Ensuring the efficacy of endoscopes is paramount in preventing healthcare-associated infections. This process involves rigorous testing...
As a sterile-processing professional, I’m often asked, “Which standards or guidelines should I follow in endoscopy?”...
The effectiveness of a sterilization process is contingent upon a successful preparation phase, the proper operation...
OSHA’s regulation on occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens requires employers to identify tasks and positions that...
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Since the publication of AAMI ST91:2021 National Standards for processing flexible and semi-rigid endoscopes, medical device...
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration’s regulation on occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens requires employers to...
Is your facility challenged by a less-than-ideal flow in the endoscope-reprocessing workspace? Never fear—we’re here to...