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Audit Scope and Event Identification

IUSS event date and time documented

Record the date and time the immediate-use cycle was performed.

Procedure, case, or patient context identified

Document the case context that required the immediate-use cycle.

Instrument set or tray identified by name and unique identifier critical (required)

Identify the tray, set, or instrument load reviewed.

Review source includes sterilizer record and perioperative documentation critical (required)

Confirm the audit was performed using the cycle record and the associated clinical record or log entry.

Yes No N/A

Applicable facility policy or SOP referenced

List the policy, SOP, or local procedure governing IUSS use.

Justification for Immediate Use Steam Sterilization

Documented reason for IUSS is specific and time-sensitive critical (required)

The record states why immediate-use sterilization was necessary for this instance.

Yes No N/A

No available sterile alternative was documented critical (required)

Confirm the record explains why a presterilized or processed replacement tray was not available.

Yes No N/A

Use was consistent with facility policy and accreditation expectations critical (required)

Confirm the justification aligns with local policy and accreditation guidance for IUSS.

Yes No N/A

Implantable device involved critical (required)

Indicate whether an implantable device was included in the IUSS load.

Yes No N/A

Emergency exception documented if implantable device was involved critical (required)

If an implantable device was processed by IUSS, confirm the emergency justification is documented.

Yes No N/A

Sterilization Cycle Documentation and Monitoring

Sterilizer load record complete critical (required)

Cycle record includes load identification, cycle number, operator, and release information.

Yes No N/A

Cycle parameters met manufacturer and facility requirements critical (required)

Verify time, temperature, and pressure parameters were achieved for the selected cycle.

Yes No N/A

Chemical indicator present and acceptable critical (required)

Confirm the external or internal chemical indicator required by policy was present and showed acceptable results.

Yes No N/A

Biological indicator or other required monitoring documented critical (required)

Confirm any required biological monitoring or equivalent verification was documented per policy.

Yes No N/A

Load released only after required checks were complete critical (required)

Confirm the tray was not released until all required monitoring and documentation were complete.

Yes No N/A

Tray Transfer and Handling Practice

Tray transferred using facility-approved immediate-use handling method critical (required)

Confirm the transfer method matched the approved process for moving an IUSS tray to point of use.

Yes No N/A

Tray protected from contamination during transfer critical (required)

Confirm the tray remained protected from environmental exposure and handling contamination.

Yes No N/A

Chain-of-custody or handoff documented critical (required)

Confirm the transfer from sterile processing to the user area was documented or traceable.

Yes No N/A

Tray used immediately after sterilization critical (required)

Confirm the load was used without unnecessary delay after release.

Yes No N/A

Findings, Deficiencies, and Corrective Actions

Deficiencies identified

Select all deficiencies observed during the audit.

Note (optional)

Corrective action required critical (required)

Indicate whether corrective action, retraining, or escalation is needed.

Yes No N/A

Corrective action details

Describe the follow-up action, owner, and due date if deficiencies were found.

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Run: Immediate Use Steam Sterilization Audit

Audit Scope and Event Identification

Justification for Immediate Use Steam Sterilization

Sterilization Cycle Documentation and Monitoring

Tray Transfer and Handling Practice

Findings, Deficiencies, and Corrective Actions

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