Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 79835 - Central Sterile Supply

(a) The correctional treatment center shall have a sufficient supply of properly sterilized equipment and materials for the patient care needs.

(b) The correctional treatment center shall provide for the storage of a sufficient supply of sterile materials and shall have a system to dispense them throughout the correctional treatment center. The area in which the sterile materials are stored and dispensed shall be designated, equipped and staffed for this purpose.

(c) A specific person shall be designated to be in charge of the central sterile supply.

(d) There shall be written procedures developed and implemented pertaining to the preparation, handling and distribution of sterile supplies and equipment.

(e) There shall be effective separation of soiled or contaminated supplies and equipment from the clean or sterile supplies and equipment to prevent cross-contamination of the clean or sterile supplies and equipment.

(f) Sterile supplies and equipment shall be stored in clean cabinets, cupboards or on clean shelves. An orderly system of rotation and utilization of sterile supplies shall be used based on the shelf life of the wrap.

Notes

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 79835

1. New section filed 6-10-94; operative 1-1-96 pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 1250 (Register 94, No. 23).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 208(a) and 1267.10(a), Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1250(j) and 1254, Health and Safety Code.

1. New section filed 6-10-94; operative 1-1-96 pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 1250 (Register 94, No. 23).