Any and all steps taken by you and your staff to reduce the risk of an instrument contaminated with organic debris being returned to surgery will help reduce the risk of a patient contracting...
Duodenoscopes Updates I: In April of this year the FDA issued its latest Safety Communication on duodenoscopes. The patient infection risks that are caused by the cleaning and sterilization challenges...
How long can sterile packs and trays be stored and still remain sterile? This is a frequently asked question in CS, SPD and OR departments. Regretfully, organizations such as the...
Why the OR Must Moisten All Instruments Immediately After Use The single biggest problem facing personnel in the decontamination area is receiving surgical instruments from the OR that have dried...
Is The Need For Validated IFUs A New Issue? Over the past several years a recurring topic of these weekly blogs has been the need for all healthcare facilities to...
