Cidex OPA
Checklist for Compliance
Safety
Room where Cidex is used has air exchanges equal to a surgical suite or a GUS hood is in
place to exhaust fumes
Personal protective equipment (eye protection, impervious gown and gloves) are in evidence
Staff using Cidex can describe the PPE donned prior to use
An eye wash station is present or can be reached within 10 seconds of unobstructed walking
A spill kit is present that contains glycine to neutralize the Cidex
Solutions and Test Strips
Open and unopened bottle of Cidex have not exceeded the manufacturer’s expiration date printed on the
container
Opened solution bottles are labeled with an open date and 75-day expiration date
Soaking containers are Cidex approved containers (should be stamped with Cidex name)
Poured solution has been in soaking containers for < 14 days
A log or label on the container indicated the 14 day expiration date of the poured solution
Testing strips match the same type of Cidex in use (OPA, Activated, Plus, etc.)
Testing strips have not exceeded the expiration on the bottle
Testing strips were dated when opened and have not exceeded 90 days after opening
Quality control was conducted and documented on the test strips when opened and periodically at a
frequency determined by the organization
QC included 3 negative (1/2 strength Cidex diluted with water) and 3 positive solutions (full
strength Cidex)
Process
Equipment are thoroughly cleaned and dried in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations prior
to high level disinfection
The manufacturer of the equipment recommends the use of Cidex for high level disinfection as
evidenced by manufacturer’s literature
Urological scopes are not disinfected in Cidex
Testing of the Cidex has been conducted and documented prior to each use
A timer is present to measure the 12 minute immersion time
Equipment has not exceeded the 12 minute immersion time as evidenced by the Cidex log unless
recommended by the manufacturer
The written procedure describes that each piece of equipment is rinsed 3 times in potable water for non-
critical devices and in sterile water for critical devices that may be entering a sterile part of the body
Staff can articulate that each piece of equipment is rinsed 3 times in appropriate, fresh water
Equipment are thoroughly dried to inhibit microbial growth
Disinfected and dried equipment are stored in a manner to prevent recontamination
Disposal
Cidex disposal process has been approved by the Facilities Director to ensure compliance with local and
state regulations
Staff Competency
A procedure is readily available to the staff performing high level disinfection
There is documented training and competency for all staff performing high level disinfection
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