Kan. Admin. Regs. § 28-34-13 - Central sterilizing and supply
(a) Policies and
procedures shall be established in writing for storage, maintenance, and
distribution of supplies and equipment.
(b) Sterile supplies and equipment shall not
be mixed with unsterile supplies, and shall be stored in dust-proof and
moisture-free units. They shall be properly labeled.
(c) Sterilizers and autoclaves shall be
provided of appropriate type and necessary capacity to adequately sterilize
instruments, utensils, dressings, water, operating and delivery room materials,
as well as laboratory equipment and supplies. The sterilizers shall have
approved control and safety features. The accuracy of instruments shall be
checked periodically by an approved method. Adequate surveillance methods for
checking sterilization procedures shall be employed.
(d) The date of sterilization or date of
expiration shall be marked on all sterile supplies, and unused items shall be
resterilized in accordance with written policies.
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