1. A. [Formerly paragraph 28:008-1] Each operator shall clean all non-electrical instruments prior to sterilizing by brushing or swabbing to remove foreign material or debris, rinsing, and then performing either of the following steps:

   1. 1. immersing them in detergent and water in an ultrasonic unit that operates at 40 to 60 hertz, followed by a thorough rinsing and wiping; or
   2. 2. submerging and soaking them in a
      protein-dissolving detergent or enzyme cleaner, followed by a thorough rinsing and wiping.

2. B. [Formerly paragraph 28:008-2] For all electrical instruments, each operator shall perform the following:

   1. 1. first remove all foreign matter; and
   2. 2. disinfect with an EPA-registered disinfectant with demonstrated bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal activity used according to manufacturer's instructions.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 40:4, R.S. 40:5, and 40:2833.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, LR 28:1459 (June 2002).