Microlesson Series: Infection Prevention Rounding in Sterile Processing Department (SPD)

1 IPU

Welcome to the APIC Microlearning Series: Infection Prevention Rounding in the Sterile Processing Department (SPD).

Brought to you by the APIC Education Committee, this three-part microlesson series provides practical guidance for infection preventionists conducting rounds in key sterile processing areas. Each lesson highlights essential considerations, best practices, and common issues to look for when rounding in:

1. Instrument Assembly and Sterilization Areas

2. The Decontamination Room

3. Sterile Storage Areas

This series is designed to support effective collaboration between infection prevention and sterile processing teams, helping to ensure safe practices and patient protection.

Continuing Education (CE) Credit: 

In support of improving patient care, The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (APIC) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 

 Nursing: 

• APIC designates this activity for 0 Nursing Contact Hours 

Physicians: 

• APIC designates this live course activity for a maximum of 0 PRA Category 1 Credits™ 
• Physicians should claim only the credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

IPUs: 

• APIC designates this activity for 1 infection prevention unit(s). 
• For more information, please see https://www.cbic.org/CBIC/Recertify/Recertification-by-Continuing-Education.htm