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. 

Rapid sterilization of instruments to be used immediately. This process previously called flash sterilization.  ( word and abbreviation) 

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)

Any equipment, instrument, implant, material or apparatus used in diagnosis, treatment or monitoring of patients. 

Cleaning, disinfection, and preparation of the operating room between patients. 

Cleaning, disinfection, and preparation of the operating room between patients. 

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