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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Appropriate PPE is worn in the decontamination area critical (required)

Verify staff are wearing task-appropriate PPE for handling contaminated instruments and surfaces.

Yes No N/A

Gloves, gown, mask/face protection are intact and used correctly critical (required)

Check for visible tears, gaps, or improper donning/doffing that could expose staff to contamination.

Yes No N/A

Eye and face protection is available and used when splash risk is present critical (required)

Confirm splash-resistant eye/face protection is available and used during manual cleaning and chemical handling.

Yes No N/A

PPE donning/doffing supplies are accessible at point of use

Verify PPE supply location is stocked and positioned to support correct workflow without cross-contamination.

Yes No N/A

Contaminated PPE is disposed of or reprocessed per procedure

Confirm used PPE is handled according to facility infection-control and waste-disposal procedures.

Yes No N/A

Cleaning Chemistry and Concentration

Cleaning chemistry is labeled with product name and dilution instructions critical (required)

Confirm the container or dispensing system identifies the chemical and the required dilution method.

Yes No N/A

Measured chemistry concentration is within acceptable range critical (required)

Record the measured concentration and compare it to the manufacturer or facility-approved acceptable range.

Chemistry test strips or verification method are in date and available critical (required)

Verify the concentration verification method is current, not expired, and appropriate for the chemical used.

Yes No N/A

Chemical containers are stored and handled to prevent mix-ups

Check that containers are closed, segregated, and not at risk of being confused with other solutions.

Yes No N/A

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are accessible for active cleaning chemicals

Confirm SDS access is available to staff in the decontamination area or via approved electronic access.

Yes No N/A

Ultrasonic Cleaning Process

Ultrasonic cleaner is filled to the correct operating level critical (required)

Confirm the tank level is within the manufacturer-specified operating range before use.

Yes No N/A

Ultrasonic cleaning time meets the required cycle duration critical (required)

Record the actual cycle time and compare it to the required time in the equipment IFU or facility SOP.

Ultrasonic cleaner temperature is within the required range

Document the operating temperature and verify it matches the manufacturer or facility-approved range.

Items are loaded to allow solution contact and do not exceed capacity

Verify instruments are arranged to permit full exposure to the cleaning solution and are not overcrowded.

Yes No N/A

Ultrasonic cleaner is cleaned and maintained per schedule

Confirm routine cleaning, degassing, and maintenance are documented according to the equipment schedule.

Yes No N/A

Washer-Disinfector Cycle Verification

Correct washer-disinfector cycle is selected for the load type critical (required)

Confirm the cycle chosen matches the device type, soil level, and manufacturer instructions for use.

Yes No N/A

Cycle parameters are verified against the printed or electronic record critical (required)

Check that time, temperature, and any required wash phases match the approved cycle record.

Yes No N/A

Cycle printout or electronic record is retained for the load critical (required)

Verify a cycle record is available and linked to the processed load or batch identifier.

Yes No N/A

Alarms, errors, or aborted cycles are documented and escalated critical (required)

Confirm any cycle deviation is recorded, investigated, and escalated according to procedure.

Yes No N/A

Washer-disinfector indicators and maintenance status are current

Verify routine maintenance, calibration, and any required indicators are current and documented.

Yes No N/A

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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Washer-Disinfector Cycle Verification

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