VA Investigating Potential Contamination of Scopes
CNN.com is reporting today that the Department of Veterans Affairs is looking into a possible link between poorly sterilized endoscopy equipment and a veteran who tested positive for HIV. The investigation comes at the request of Florida senator Bill Nelson and follows the new story that as many as 10,000 veterans may have been exposed to HIV and hepatitis at three VA facilities while undergoing colonoscopies and other procedures. To read the rest of this news item from CNN.com, CLICK HERE.
Endoscopes and Lumened Instruments: New Studies Highlight Persistent Contamination Risks
May 7th 2025Two new studies reveal troubling contamination in both new endoscopes and cleaned lumened surgical instruments, challenging the reliability of current reprocessing practices and manufacturer guidelines.
Happy Hand Hygiene Day! Rethinking Glove Use for Safer, Cleaner, and More Ethical Health Care
May 5th 2025Despite their protective role, gloves are often misused in health care settings—undermining hand hygiene, risking patient safety, and worsening environmental impact. Alexandra Peters, PhD, points out that this misuse deserves urgent attention, especially today, World Hand Hygiene Day.
