Key measures still overlooked in endoscope reprocessing. (Viewpoint).

From: Healthcare Purchasing News | Date: June 1, 2003 | Copyright information

Most central service professionals are keenly aware of the infection risks associated with the reprocessing of flexible endoscopes. After all, just a few months ago, endoscope-related infections made headlines after numerous patients from a prestigious healthcare institution became infected after undergoing the procedure and being exposed to a contaminated device. Similarly unpleasant episodes, ranging from tuberculosis and hepatitis C transmission have been reported for years.

Despite the reports, and even alerts from the FDA and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...

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