Sterilizer Bowie-Dick Test Daily Log

Daily record for documenting Bowie-Dick test results for sterilizers, including pass/fail outcome, corrective action, and verification of equipment readiness before use.

Submission Notice

• What happens after I submit?
  A record will be created for audit trail purposes. Failed tests should trigger corrective action and equipment hold until resolution.

Sterilizer Details

• Test Date
  Select the date the Bowie-Dick test was performed.
• Test Time
  Record the time the test was completed.
• Sterilizer ID
  Enter the equipment identifier or asset tag for the sterilizer.
• Sterilizer Location
  Optional location detail, such as SPD, OR core, or room number.
• Completed By
  Enter the name or employee identifier of the person performing the test.

Test Conditions

• Cycle Type
  Select the cycle type used for the test.
• Test Pack / Indicator Brand
  Optional: record the Bowie-Dick test pack or indicator brand used.
• Cycle Temperature (°C)
  Optional: record the cycle temperature if tracked by your facility.
• Cycle Exposure Time (minutes)
  Optional: record the exposure time if tracked by your facility.

Test Result

• Test Result
  Select whether the Bowie-Dick test passed or failed.
• Indicator Observation
  Optional: describe the indicator pattern or any abnormal observation.
• Equipment Status After Test
  Select the sterilizer status after the test result is reviewed.

Corrective Action and Verification

• Reason for Failure
  Describe the suspected cause or observed issue.
• Corrective Action Taken
  Document the action taken to address the failed test, such as service review, maintenance, or retest.
• Retest Required?
• Retest Date
  If a retest was completed, record the date here.
• Verified By
  Optional: enter the name or identifier of the person who verified the corrective action.