Online Dental CE

Leann Keefer on Sure-Check Sterilization Pouch (02:15) Sponsor: Crosstex Presenter: Ms. Leann Keefer, RDH, MSM Released: 8/28/14 Play Clinical Tip

Leann Keefer discusses sterility assurance in the form of instrument packaging in particular the use of the Sure-Check® Sterilization Pouch.

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Leann Keefer on Sure-Check Sterilization Pouch - Sterility and Features (02:42) Sponsor: Crosstex Presenter: Ms. Leann Keefer, RDH, MSM Released: 8/28/14 Play Clinical Tip

Leann Keefer emphasizes the need for sterility variable indicators and discusses the features of the Sure-Check® Sterilization Pouch.

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Crosstex for Sterility Assurance: Every Load/ Every Day/ Every Week, Don't Risk it! Sponsor: Crosstex Released: 7/29/14 Play Clinical Tip

As your compliance partner we want to ensure you are following best practices for infection control. CDC and AAMI guidelines recommend biological testing should be performed at least on a weekly basis. Please check state recommendations for additional information. Visit: cdc.gov or aami.org

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In-Office Biological Monitoring: How to use Crosstex ConFirm® Incubators and Vials Sponsor: Crosstex Released: 7/29/14 Play Clinical Tip

In-Office Spore Testing (Biological Monitoring) Summary: • Sterilizer monitoring requires the use of BOTH an unprocessed Control vial and a processed Test vial. • Both the Control and Test vial culture medium start out purple in color. • The Test vial is processed along with a load in a sterilization cycle, whereas, the Control vial is not processed. • Before placing both vials into an appropriate pre-set temperature incubator, both vials must be activated by crushing the sides. • Upon full incubation, the processed Test vial should remain purple (indicating no spore growth) and the unprocessed Control vial should turn yellow (showing spore growth).

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Understanding Steam Sterilization Sponsor: Crosstex Released: 7/29/14 Play Clinical Tip

Meeting the parameters of time, temperature and steam under pressure, steam sterilization is the most effective and efficient sterilization method in dentistry. Understand how to maintain your sterilizer; use the appropriate accessories; record sterilization parameters and what to look for during the ideal sterilization cycle.

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Mail-In Biological Monitoring (Spore Testing) Sponsor: Crosstex Released: 7/29/14 Play Clinical Tip

Understand the process of Mail-In Biological Monitoring, including the proper use and placement of spore test strips in both the sterilizer and mail-in envelope. Demonstrated using the Crosstex ConFirm Mail-In Sterilizer Monitoring Service.

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Sterilization Pouches - Dos & Don'ts Sponsor: Crosstex Released: 7/29/14 Play Clinical Tip

Improper usage of Sterilization Pouches can lead to infection control breaches. Most failures are due to human error. Learn the ins and outs of utilizing sterilization pouches in your practice.

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