Quick Question #11
November 2004

This survey was answered by 178 ASORN members from 41 different states.

1. How does your facility clean instruments between cases?
   1. Rinse only in sterile water in basin on the back table,
      then autoclave 35%
   2. Clean with enzymatic cleaner and rinse thoroughly,
      then autoclave 30%
   3. Send to a central sterilizing area for cleaning and
      autoclaving 23%
   4. Other 12%
      1. combination of the above choices, some exceptions listed
      2. wash, decontaminate-then sterilize
      3. ultrasonic cleaner
      4. wavacide
      5. high pressure steam after cleaning with water
      6. enzymatic cleaner, Ivory soap, and rinse
2. Please describe your work setting
   1. A privately-owned ambulatory surgery center 54%
   2. A hospital (community or university) based
      ambulatory surgery center 39%
   3. I do not work in a surgery center and do not
      know what is done 7%

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