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In recent years, there has been an increased discussion in the healthcare arena concerning the proper, consistent cleaning and reprocessing of endoscopes. The failure of some healthcare facilities to protect patients from exposure to disease has made headlines. Reacting to those headlines, accreditation agencies and health departments are increasing their surveillance of practices of scope reprocessing.More...
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As a leader in the industry, SGNA first participated in a workshop with the FDA to discuss the factors that affect reprocessing of reusable devices. SGNA’s Practice Committee subsequently reviewed and commented on the FDA draft guidance document, “Processing/Reprocessing Medical Devices in Health Care Settings: Validation Methods and Labeling." More...
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Historically, surgical technology has been characterized as relatively conservative with low levels of innovation. With a number of ground-breaking developments, this is no longer the case. One particularly interesting area that has advanced recently is the field of 3D endoscopy, where visualization technology is transforming the tools available to surgeons and the effectiveness of their procedures.More...
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Endoscopy nurses and technicians have to know the latest clinical information in order to best serve their patients. However, it's also advisable to know about the industry itself. This way, industry members have a better idea of the market trends that are currently wielding influence, and the trends that are on the way. These issues can affect salary, staffing opportunities, and patient volume. More...
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EndoNurse spoke with Carol Imes, RN, MPA, CNOR, director of nursing at Ohio's Mentor Surgery Center, and Charlotte Applen, chief infection preventionist at Banner Surgery Centers in Ariz., to get their expert advice on how to handle important infection control issues in your ASC.More...
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