Infection Control

Surgical Site Infections Often Follow Gastrointestinal Surgery

Posted 02/27/18 | Post a comment

Pentax Voluntarily Recalls ED-3490TK Video Duodenoscopes for Design and Labeling Changes

Pentax will replace the forceps elevator mechanism, O-rings and the distal end covering.

Posted 02/09/18 | Post a comment

Weighing Your Fluid Waste Disposal Options

Are you using the best method for your facility?

Posted 02/09/18 | Outpatient Surgery Editors | 1 comment

10 Tips for Effective Endoscope Reprocessing

Check out this expert advice to strengthen your flexible endoscope cleaning and disinfection practices.

Posted 02/09/18 | Weston "Hank" Balch, CRCST, CIS, CHL | Post a comment

Skin Prep Pop Quiz

Test your knowledge on best practices for preventing surgical site infections.

Posted 02/09/18 | Kendal Gapinski, Contributing Editor | 1 comment

State Judge Dismisses Some Bair Hugger Lawsuits

Posted 01/15/18 | Post a comment

Infection Prevention: Don't Define Your Reprocessors By Their Failures

Let your sterile processing department prove itself to you.

Posted 11/29/17 | Weston "Hank" Balch, CRCST, CIS, CHL | Post a comment

Is It Time to Sterilize Endoscopes?

A much-needed higher standard may be on the horizon.

Posted 11/29/17 | Jim Burger, Senior Editor | Post a comment

Is Your Cleaning Barely Scratching the Surface?

Tap into the science of surface disinfection to rid your rooms of infection-causing bioburden.

Posted 11/29/17 | Daniel Cook, Executive Editor | 1 comment

Limit Foot Traffic in Your ORs

Posted 11/20/17 | Post a comment