Name of Policy: Cleaning and Disinfecting of Transvaginal Transducer using Cidex OPA Policy Number: 3364- 135-026 Department: Radiology Approving Officer: Chief Executive Officer - UTMC Responsible Agent: Interim Chairman & Professor, Radiology Scope: Radiology/Ultrasound ^HEALTH THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO Effective date: 5/1/2017 Initial Effective Date: 9/1/2011 Pi New policy proposal X Minor/technical revision of existing policy r~| Major revision of existing policy F1 Reaffirmation of existing policy (A) Policy statement The transvaginal transducer is to be disinfected immediately after each use to protect patients and personnel from a variety of pathogens, according to manufacturer's recommendations. (B) Purpose of policy To assure all transvaginal transducers are optimally cleaned prior to each use. (C) Procedure 1. Remove all organic matter and other residue with the Metrisponge from the tip to the cable for 2-3 minutes. Rinse with water. 2. Disinfect the transducer in Cidex OPA solution for a minimum of 12.5 minutes. Be veiy careful not to submerge the control housing or connector in the disinfecting solution. 3. Wipe the steering mechanism with a sani-wipe. 4. After cleaning the TV probe use disinfectant spray inside sink and on sink surfaces. 5. Following immersion in Cidex OPA solution, thoroughly rinse the probe by immersing it completely in a large volume (EG 2 gallons) of water. Repeat this procedure three times (for one minute each) with a volume of fresh rinse water. 6. Dry with a clean lint free towel. 7. Inspect the transvaginal transducer for bumps, cracks, and cuts. 8. Insert the transvaginal transducer into a probe cover. 9. Suspend the transvaginal transducer on wall mounted rack. 10. Assure that information is logged on probe cleaning log.

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Page 1: Name of Policy: Cleaning and Disinfecting of … 3364-135-026 Cleaning and Disinfecting of Transvaginal Transducer using Cidex OPA Page 2 Approved by: Haitham Elsamaloty, ]Vl Interim

Name of Policy: Cleaning and Disinfecting of TransvaginalTransducer using Cidex OPA

Policy Number: 3364- 135-026

Department: Radiology

Approving Officer: Chief Executive Officer - UTMC

Responsible Agent: Interim Chairman & Professor, Radiology

Scope: Radiology/Ultrasound

^HEALTHTHE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO

Effective date: 5/1/2017

Initial Effective Date: 9/1/2011

Pi New policy proposal X Minor/technical revision of existing policyr~| Major revision of existing policy F1 Reaffirmation of existing policy

(A) Policy statement

The transvaginal transducer is to be disinfected immediately after each use to protect patients andpersonnel from a variety of pathogens, according to manufacturer's recommendations.

(B) Purpose of policy

To assure all transvaginal transducers are optimally cleaned prior to each use.

1. Remove all organic matter and other residue with the Metrisponge from the tip to the cablefor 2-3 minutes. Rinse with water.

2. Disinfect the transducer in Cidex OPA solution for a minimum of 12.5 minutes. Be veiycareful not to submerge the control housing or connector in the disinfecting solution.

3. Wipe the steering mechanism with a sani-wipe.

4. After cleaning the TV probe use disinfectant spray inside sink and on sink surfaces.

5. Following immersion in Cidex OPA solution, thoroughly rinse the probe by immersing itcompletely in a large volume (EG 2 gallons) of water. Repeat this procedure three times (forone minute each) with a volume of fresh rinse water.

6. Dry with a clean lint free towel.

7. Inspect the transvaginal transducer for bumps, cracks, and cuts.

8. Insert the transvaginal transducer into a probe cover.

9. Suspend the transvaginal transducer on wall mounted rack.

10. Assure that information is logged on probe cleaning log.