AECN High Level Disinfection (HLD) 101

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Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 1:00 AM - Friday, October 6, 2028, 11:59 PM CT

ANCC Contact Hour(s) (0.50 hours), General Attendance (0.50 hours)

High Level Disinfection (HLD) 101 is an educational activity that was provided live in FY26, now available through IPCE to allow associates to learn at their own time and pace. This training provides a comprehensive framework for the safe handling, cleaning, and disinfection of reusable medical instruments, including endoscopes, probes, and dilators, with a specific focus on clinics and medical offices in ambulatory care settings. Designed for frontline staff and clinical support teams, this session walks participants through each critical step in the reprocessing workflow—from point-of-use pre-cleaning to proper disinfection, drying, storage, and documentation—tailored to the operational realities and constraints of ambulatory environments.

1. Describe the key steps of the Autoclave - Sterilization process for reusable medical instruments in ambulatory settings, including cleaning, disinfection, and proper storage, in alignment with infection prevention standards.
2. Identify potential risks or gaps in current HLD - Sterilization practices, and apply appropriate auditing and oversight strategies to ensure process reliability, compliance, and patient safety.

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 0.50 IPCE credits for learning and change.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing no less than 20 days before the course will be refunded, less a 20% administrative fee. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after that date. Please send cancellation requests to [email protected]

Ascension reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
Ascension is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CE/CME Coordinator.

Ascension adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of CE/CME. Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Ascension adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.