D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 25-E, § 207
Preventing Contamination - Reusable Instruments and Sterilization Procedures
Effective Dec 10, 202168 DCR 013026Authority: Section 4902 of the Department of Health Functions Clarification Act of 2001, effective October 3, 2001 (D.C. Law 14-28; D.C. Official Code § 7-731(a)(10) and (b) (2018 Repl.)), and Mayor’s Order 2007-63, dated March 8, 2007. Source: Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 013026 (December 10, 2021).District of Columbia, Office of the Secretary
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Licensees shall ensure reusable instruments are cleaned by gloved personnel prior to sterilization as specified in § 203.6 using the following methods:
- (a) Manually clean the items by using a stiff bristle brush under water with a solution of low-residue detergent, with care taken to ensure the removal of any pigment or body substances not visible to the eye, thoroughly rinse with at least warm water and then drain, and clean by soaking in a protein dissolving detergent-enzyme cleaner used according to the manufacturer's instructions; or
- (b) Rinse and dry the items prior to packaging for sterilization.
SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 013026 (December 10, 2021).