Which team is described as cleaning and sterilizing instruments for every case?

Which team is described as cleaning and sterilizing instruments for every case?

• A. Central Sterile
• B. Ortho Surgical Team
• C. Materials Manager
• D. OR Manager

Answer: (A)

Central Sterile is the team that handles cleaning and sterilizing instruments for every case. They take used instruments through decontamination, inspect and assemble instrument sets, and then sterilize them using appropriate methods and indicators. After ensuring each set is complete and sterile, they distribute the instruments to the operating room for daily surgeries. This role exists specifically to maintain infection control and instrument readiness for every procedure. The orthopedic surgical team consists of surgeons and perioperative staff for ortho cases, not the sterilization process. The Materials Manager handles purchasing and inventory, while the OR Manager oversees operating room operations without performing sterilization.

Central Sterile is the team that handles cleaning and sterilizing instruments for every case. They take used instruments through decontamination, inspect and assemble instrument sets, and then sterilize them using appropriate methods and indicators. After ensuring each set is complete and sterile, they distribute the instruments to the operating room for daily surgeries. This role exists specifically to maintain infection control and instrument readiness for every procedure. The orthopedic surgical team consists of surgeons and perioperative staff for ortho cases, not the sterilization process. The Materials Manager handles purchasing and inventory, while the OR Manager oversees operating room operations without performing sterilization.