SHARPS CONTAINER means a closable, puncture-resistant, leakproof (on sides and bottom) container made specifically to be a sharps container that can be closed for handling, storage, transportation, and disposal. A sharps container must be labeled with the international biohazard symbol. SINGLE-USE means products or items that are intended for one-time, one-person use and are disposed of after use on each client, including but not limited to cotton swabs or cotton balls, tissues or paper products, paper or plastic cups, gauze and sanitary coverings, razors, needles, scalpel blades, stencils, ink cups, and protective gloves.
SPORE TEST see INDICATOR – BIOLOGICAL INDICATOR
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP) means an instructional document that describes all procedures and processes that are to be followed step-by-step, by each worker in a facility, so as to produce the exact same results safely no matter who performs routine operations.
STERILIZATION means a validated process used to render a product free from viable microorganisms.
STERILIZATION AREA or STERILIZATION ROOM means a room or enclosed area, set apart and used only to clean, decontaminate, and sterilize instruments. STERILIZATION LOG means a physical or digital recording of autoclave cycle number, as well as type of sterilizer and cycle used; the load identification number; the load contents; the exposure parameters (e.g., time and temperature); the operator’s name or initials; date and time; and the results of mechanical, chemical, and/or biological monitoring. STRIKE BRANDING means the process by which a mark is burned with heated metal into the tissue of a person. STERILE GLOVES means a medical-grade or exam-grade disposable, single-use covering for the hands worn for protection against disease transmission. Sterile gloves have been sterilized by the manufacturer or by following the sterilization protocol set forth by the glove manufacturer.
STERILE WATER means water that is purchased from the manufacturer sterile, in a single-use container.
STERILE means a state of being free from viable microorganisms.
TATTOO means the mark resulting from the act of tattooing.
TATTOOING means any act of placing ink or other pigment into or under the skin or mucosa by the use of needles or any other method used to puncture the skin, resulting in permanent or temporary colorization of the skin or mucosa. This includes all forms of cosmetic tattooing performed on the face or body.
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