![]() Review emergency procedures with staff-how to handle patient emergencies as well as what to do in case of fire, etc. ![]() Observe a complete sterilization cycle, looking for any signs of malfunction, such as a steam leak.Check power cords for all electronic equipment around the office and replace any that are frayed or worn.Change oil (if oil-lubricated) of compressor.Verify computer backup by restoring from a backup.Ĭhange sterilizer door gasket, bellows and fill filters.Check life of computer battery backup (UPS).Check hydraulic fluid of patient chair.Lubricate drive chain on Dent-X processors. ![]() Clean model trimmer wheel and drain lines.Check tubing on delivery systems, nitrous, and vacuum as well as handpiece gaskets and/or coupler O-rings for signs of wear.Check compressor oil (if oil-lubricated).Check filters on compressor and central vacuum.Check air and water filters in junction boxes.Using heat-resistant PPE, check sterilizer safety valve while under pressure … and check sterilizer door for plumb.Clean Pan or Ceph X-ray screens with a screen cleaner.Lubricate joints in operating lights, sterilizer door hinges, air/water syringe buttons, and other similar items around the office.Check emergency resuscitation equipment.Special cleaning solution may be required as well.Perform extended cleaning of X-ray processor per manufacturer's recommendations.Clean boiling chamber of water distiller.Empty and clean out bottles of self-contained water systems.You may need to let them dry over the weekend as well. Clean processor racks according to manufacturer's instructions.An auto-drain can also be installed on your compressor to drain as needed, automatically. Check oil on oil-lubricated compressors and drain compressor tank.Clean operating light reflectors and lens shields (make sure reflectors are cool first).Disassemble and lubricate vacuum valves (HVE and SE).Check and replace or clean out central vacuum and main water-line filters.Be certain to securely replace the lid of the trap afterward. Check chairside trap screens and lid O-rings for wear, and replace if necessary.Check sterilizer filters and perform a spore test.Check autoclave safety valve by pulling on the ring with pliers (it should spring back). Clean interior and exterior of sterilizer(s), including reservoir.Dry water lines by purging with air (if using self-contained water systems).If using a Dent-X processor, remove the cover and slide the covers of the solution trays to the side, allowing vapors to escape. Turn off all equipment as above-delivery systems, oxygen and nitrous tanks, sterilizer, processor, compressor, vacuum and main water line.Empty waste bottle/tank on sterilizers equipped with one.Be certain to securely replace the lid of the trap after checking screen on trap. Clean out or change chairside vacuum traps and run vacuum system cleaner through all vacuum lines.Clean the sterilizer door gasket with a soft cloth and mild (non-antibacterial) liquid soap.Verify previous day's computer backup and install next generation of media (i.e., the next drive/cartridge etc.,.Refill water bottles of self-contained systems. ![]()
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