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