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The Importance Of Pre-Cleaning Instruments At Point Of Use (Part I)

Elmed

This new, increased emphasis on pre-cleaning is important to you, your facility and most importantly, to your patients and their safety. A quick review of those sources and organizations will help explain the new emphasis on pre-cleaning, what is driving it and why it is important for your patients’ safety.

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Hospital Forced To Cancel Surgeries For A Week Due to Contaminated Instruments

Elmed

Recent infection control lapses due to non-compliance with recommended reprocessing procedures highlight a critical gap in patient safety.” Hours later, he said he woke up from anesthesia and learned the surgery to fix his spine started – but was aborted before the procedure could be finished. after reprocessing.

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PATIENT HARM CAUSED BY IMPROPER/INADEQUATE INTRUMENT REPROCESSING

Elmed

Recent infection control lapses due to non-compliance with recommended reprocessing procedures highlight a critical gap in patient safety.” 2 The New Jersey Department of Health found that members of HealthPlus’ staff were not following proper sterilization procedures. 1 and Sept. 7, 2018 and allowed it to reopen on Sept.

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Treating Menopause with Hormone Pellet Therapy

Trocar Supplies

Most women find menopause to be an uncomfortable experience. Drastic reductions in the production of estrogen lead to issues with vaginal and dermal dryness, insomnia, emotional lability, hot flashes, night sweats, chills, and weight gain. The Women's Health Initiative followed 27,347 women from 1993 to 1998.