LAC 51:XXVIII.115. Cleaning Methods Prior to Sterilization [formerly paragraph 28:008]

A. [Formerly paragraph 28:008-1] Each operator shall clean all non-electrical instruments prior to sterilizing by brushing or swabbing to remove foreign material or debris, rinsing, and then performing either of the following steps: 1. immersing them in detergent and water in an ultrasonic unit that operates at 40 to 60 hertz, followed by a thorough rinsing and wiping; or 2. submerging and soaking them in a protein-dissolving detergent or enzyme cleaner, followed by a thorough rinsing and wiping. B. [Formerly paragraph 28:008-2] For all electrical instruments, each operator shall perform the following: 1. first remove all foreign matter; and 2. disinfect with an EPA-registered disinfectant with demonstrated bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal activity used according to manufacturer's instructions.