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Decontamination, Disinfection and Sterilization | 5.16.23

Point of care high-level disinfection for ultrasound probes: White Paper

High-level disinfection of ultrasound probes has evolved, with manual processes being replaced by automated systems that require less hands-on time...

Care Settings | 4.18.23

Leveraging Partnerships to Reduce Insulin Needlestick Injuries

The purpose of this accredited video program (1 HR) CE is to help reduce the frequency of needlestick injuries ...

Decontamination, Disinfection and Sterilization | 1.2.23

kNOw Risk

When it comes to reprocessing transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) ultrasound probes, one cannot afford to base decisions on gut feelings. The...

Care Settings | 1.2.23

Could Trade-Offs Affect Healthcare’s Ability to Provide Safe and Effective Patient Care?

In today’s economy and the continued desire and challenge to find cost savings, many healthcare facilities are looking at trade-offs...

Decontamination, Disinfection and Sterilization | 12.30.22

Proper Cleaning: How It Affects the Outcome of High Level Disinfection

Evidence has been presented that semi-critical devices, devices that come in contact with mucous membranes or non-intact skin, such as...

Decontamination, Disinfection and Sterilization | 12.30.22

The Role of Automation in Cleaning

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that three percent of all patients treated in medical facilities contract...

Diagnostics | 12.28.22

Endoscope-associated Infections: A Microbiologists Perspective

In the wake of highly publicized endoscope-associated multidrug-resistant organism (MDRO) outbreaks, healthcare providers have focused on understanding and improving endoscope...

Diagnostics | 12.28.22

Duodenoscope-acquired Infections: Risk Factors to Consider

In the wake of highly publicized duodenoscope-associated outbreaks caused by multidrug-resistant organisms’ herculean efforts were made in order to understand...

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