CATEGORY: GI

Apr 05, 2022

AORN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice: Defining and Achieving ‘clean’

Why do we need Guidelines? Reprocessing a surgical instrument is a highly technical process. Guidance is needed for all the elements of reprocessing, from point of use pre-treatment to sterilization. If a nurse or technician fails to clean and sterilize instruments correctly, the outcome can be detrimental to patient safety. This is where AORN guidelines…
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Dec 30, 2021

5 Ways to Identify The Best Reprocessing Sink for Your Department

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Dec 13, 2021

Does Ergonomics Drive Employee Satisfaction in Instrument Processing?

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Nov 17, 2021

Visual Inspection of Surgical Instrumentation: “We Cannot Clean What we Cannot See”

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Nov 12, 2021

When to Use Extended Instrument Soaking During Manual Scope Reprocessing

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Nov 04, 2021

The Three Pillars of Effective Lumened Instrument Cleaning

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Oct 15, 2021

Reprocessing Leadership: Mobilizing Your Teams for Success

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Sep 14, 2021

Reprocessing Considerations for 5 of the Most Difficult-to-Clean Surgical Instruments

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Jul 29, 2021

Best Flushing Practices for Reprocessing Scopes

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