Infection Control

Can Endoscopes Be Cleaned?

Posted 04/24/18 | Post a comment

Rev Up Your Reprocessing Room

8 exciting high-tech advances on the horizon for your facility's instrument hub.

Posted 04/09/18 | Weston "Hank" Balch, CRCST, CIS, CHL | Post a comment

How We Implemented MRSA Screening

By targeting our most vulnerable patients, we dramatically reduced SSIs.

Posted 03/14/18 | Roberta Schofield, MSN, APRN, PCNS-BC, CNOR | 1 comment

Why Did FDA Send Duodenoscope Manufacturers Warning Letters?

Posted 03/13/18 | Post a comment

A Smarter Way to Sterilize Instruments

Sterile processing departments should be built to bridge the gap between reprocessing techs and OR teams.

Posted 02/28/18 | Anna Merriman, Associate Editor | Post a comment

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