Article offers reprocessing recommendations
Since deadly "superbug" outbreaks were linked to dirty duodenoscopes, healthcare facility professionals are looking for assurances that their flexible endoscopes are truly clean, according to an article on the Outpatient Surgery website.
The article offers tips based on new AORN recommendations to help ensure scopes are safe for patients.
Recommendations include:
• Recording when cleaning begins
• Mechanically cleaning the scopes
• Verify the cleaning
August 16, 2016
Topic Area: Infection Control
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