Western Hospital's CSSD Sterile Stock Store Audit, NSQHS Standard 3.15.3

Standard 3.15.3 Western Hospital's CSSD Sterile Stock Store Audit Objective: check integrity of sterile stock store

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• Audit prepared from: NSQHS Standard 3.15.3 AS/NZS 4187:2014 Qld Health "Storage design for sterile and non-sterile stock for new and refurbished healthcare facilities"

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• Access to the storage area restricted to individuals that have been trained and deemed competent in the handling of sterilised RMD's

  Yes

  No

• Commercially prepared sterile stock is removed from outer store/transportation packaging before being brought into the sterile stock storage area

  Yes

  No

• Cardboard boxes (apart from commercial dispenser boxes) are not used for sterile stock storage

  Yes

  No

• Commercial dispenser boxes are not topped up or reused

  Yes

  No

• Shelving is manufactured from non-shedding material, easily cleanable and with smooth surface that will not damage packaging

  Yes

  No

• Shelving system does not allow sterile stock to come into contact with walls

  Yes

  No

• Shelving system is flexible (not fixed) to facilitate product changes - adjustable shelving

  Yes

  No

• Sterile stock storage area not used as a shared equipment storage space (e.g. Wheelchairs etc)

  Yes

  No

• Walls, floors and work surfaces are non-porous, smooth, and capable of being easily cleaned

  Yes

  No

• The relative humidity is within 35% to 70%

  Yes

  No

• The temperature within the storage area is between 18 degrees and 25 degrees

  Yes

  No

• Storage area is free from dust, insects and vermin

  Yes

  No

• Designated storage shelving, containers, trolleys and cupboards are clean, dry and in good condition

  Yes

  No

• Items are stored above floor level (at least 250mm) and at least 440mm below ceiling fixtures

  Yes

  No

• Sterile items are protected from sunlight

  Yes

  No

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