Explanation should include

personal protective equipment (PPE)
sterilizing instruments and materials
operating sterilized equipment, using autoclave and other acceptable methods such as dry heat and chemical-vapor sterilization
conducting biological monitoring of sterilization equipment
listing criteria for sterilization center
washing hands
disinfecting treatment areas
maintaining Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) housekeeping requirements
using protective barriers and disposable items
disposing of medical waste
attending to special considerations, including patient charts, radiographs, medical laboratory specimens, and disinfection of impressions, laboratory cases, and laboratory areas.

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