During the preparation for an upcoming surgery, you, as a medical assistant, are responsible for preparing the surgical items that will be autoclaved. After wrapping the surgical instruments, what is the next important step to ensure proper sterilization and tracking?
Label the items with the contents, sterilization date, and expiry date, and initials of the person who prepared the pack.
Label the items with the department name to ensure it is returned after sterilization.
Label the items with the contents and the name of the surgeon performing the procedure.
Write the expiry date only, as the contents can be determined at the time of use.