Application of failure mode and effect analysis in improving cleaning effect of medical power tool

Abstract

Objective To consummate the cleaning process of medical power tool so as to improve the quality of cleaning of medical power tool. Methods The failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA) project group was built up in April 2016. The cleaning process of medical power tool was analyzed with the method of FMEA. The intervention was carried out aiming at high risk factor. Besides, the cleaning process of medical power tool was consummated and improved continually combining the detection results of ATP bioluminescence assay. The risk assessment of the cleaning process of medical power tool was carried out to determine high risk factors and formulate as well as implement improvement measures. The control effect of risk priority number (RPN) of cleaning on medical power tool and cleaning effect were compared before (March 2016) and after (September 2016) FMEA. Results The RPN of the cleaning process of medical power tool decreased from (218.17±89.14) before implementing FMEA to (33.26±9.54) after implementing FMEA. The qualified rate of ATP bioluminescence assay in washing quality increased from 68.6% to 98.5% before and after implementation with a significant difference (χ2=22.94, P<0.01) . Conclusions The application of FMEA can effectively control the risk factors of the cleaning process of medical power tool, improve the cleaning quality of power tool and reduce the opportunity for infection in patients. Key words: Failure mode and effect analysis; Cleaning; Medical power tool; Management