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Safety

Consumer Reports Examines Safety for Hospitals

For the first time, the consumer-ratings magazine and website Consumer Reports has ranked hospitals for safety. The report, which is part of the August issue and is available online, covers issues such as infection control, surgical mistakes, readmissions, and unclear ...More
July 9, 2012
Posted in News
Best Practices for Scope Cleaning

If only the process of scope cleaning were as easy as house cleaning: finding gumption and spare time on a Saturday. Sure, some house cleaning methods are easier than others (dusting vs. polishing, for instance) but the consequences of one choice over another are tiny. Say ...More
February 20, 2012
Posted in Articles, Procedures
Study: Workplace Safety Programs Work if Strongly Enforced

SAN FRANCISCO―A longstanding California occupational safety program requiring all businesses to eliminate workplace hazards can help prevent injuries to workers, but only if it is adequately enforced, according to a new study by the RAND Corporation. ...More
January 27, 2012
Posted in News, Industry Issues
Should Patients See Their Doctor's Medical Notes?

BOSTON—Patients are overwhelmingly interested in exploring the notes doctors write about them after an office visit, but doctors worry about the impact of such transparency on their patients and on their own workflow, a Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) study ...More
January 13, 2012
Posted in News
FDA Coalition Working to Prevent Surgical Fires

SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is building a coalition of public and private healthcare organizations to prevent a medical error—the surgical fire. A surgical fire is a fire that occurs in, on or around a patient undergoing a medical or surgical ...More
December 15, 2011
Posted in News, Industry Issues, Procedures
A Sterile-Processing Salute to Service: Michele De Meo

Sterile processing is the backbone of medical procedures, yet the people who keep tools and equipment clean at healthcare facilities are often overlooked at best, ignored or belittled at worst. Regardless, most sterile processing technicians and managers march on, taking ...More
October 10, 2011
Posted in Articles, Industry Issues, Procedures
Association Defends Colon Cleansing in Medical Journal

In August, The Journal of Family Practice published an article called, "Dangers of Colon Cleansing" that received a lot of national attention. The Global Professional Association for Colon Therapy (GPACT), which is an alliance of colon-cleanse supporters, ...More
October 3, 2011
Posted in News, Industry Issues, Procedures
Free Webinar on Endoscope Reprocessing

On Sept. 14, 2011, Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) will host the seventh in a series of informational Webinars titled “Transitioning our Endoscope Reprocessing to a Higher Standard of Care.” The webinar is free. ...More
September 8, 2011
Posted in News, Industry Issues, Procedures
Study: Drugs Made Offshore are Lower Quality

Drugs produced in offshore manufacturing plants—even those run by U.S. manufacturers—pose a greater quality risk than those prepared in the mainland United States, according to a new study. ...More
September 7, 2011
Posted in News, Industry Issues
Experts: Major Resurgance of Avian Flu Possible

Patients don’t visit endoscopy clinics because of flu symptoms, but as a healthcare provider, it’s still important to be aware of potential pandemics, especially for illnesses as serious as avian flu. The United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) today urged ...More
August 29, 2011
Posted in News, Disorders