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Flexible endoscopes are complex devices that can be difficult to clean, therefore facility personnel responsible for ...

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 ...

Preventable GI endoscope damage can primarily be avoided by following proper handling practices during procedures; thorough ...

Cleaning is a critical part of endoscope processing. It sounds obvious, but the chemicals we use ...

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 ...