A daily process in which exposed surfaces of the operating room are cleaned and disinfected. 

A process that removes organic or inorganic soil or debris using friction detergent and water. 

A method of transporting surgical supplies and equipment to and from the instrument processing and supply areas. 

A method of transporting surgical supplies and equipment to and from the instrument processing and supply areas. 

A process that uses the form of matter known as plasms during the sterilization process. 

A test that identifies air leaks and ineffective air removal in steam sterilization process. 

A process that removes organic or inorganic soil or debris using friction detergent and water. 

The hospital department where medical devices, instruments and equipment are reprocessed; this process may also take place in Central Processing ( CP) department.  ( word and abbreviation)

A quality control mechanism used in the process of sterilization. It consists of a closed system  containing harmless, spore-forming bacteria that can be rapidly cultured after the sterilization process. 

A process during ultrasonic cleaning in which air bubbles implode ( burst inward), releasing particles of soil or tissue debris.