Table 7 Percentages of reprocessing cycles following standard transport and storage practices
Standard practices | Estimate | Standard Error | 95% Confidence Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Lower | Upper | |||
Sterilized packages are checked for integrity, and compromised packages are repackaged and re-sterilized before use | 0.0% | – | – | – |
Sterilized items are transported and delivered in a dry and clean container | 47.2% | 9.4% | 27.8% | 67.5% |
Sterilized packages are allowed to cool down to room temperature before storage | 89.1% | 6.8% | 63.3% | 97.5% |
A separate area is allocated for storage of sterilized medical devices | 40.9% | 6.7% | 27.1% | 56.3% |
Sterilized packages are stored and distributed according to “the first one to enter is the first one to leave” | 25.1% | 8.9% | 10.4% | 49.1% |
The area for storing sterilized packages is well-ventilated and provides protection against dust, moisture, insects, and temperature and humidity extremes | 31.5% | 16.5% | 7.8% | 71.6% |