SD02 - Transportation of Medical Devices

Aims

This course will provide learners with an understanding of the techniques and practices and checks which must be applied in safely transporting sterile packs to clinical users in a way that protects their integrity, and how this might impact on patient safety.

Objectives

During this course you will learn to:

• Understand the importance of the distribution role.
• Explain best practice in handling sterile packs.
• Be aware of the potential dangers and risks when handling sterile packs.
• Understand how wearing the correct PPE minimises risk.
• Outline why sterile packs must be checked before being distributed.
• Explain what checks must be applied when preparing to distribute sterile packs.
• Understand the importance of delivery schedules.
• Understand the importance of correct labelling on trolleys, carts, and transport boxes used for the distribution of sterile packs.
• Describe the practices to be applied when loading trolleys, carts, and transport boxes.

Topics covered