Year in Review: Sterile Processing
In case you missed any of this content, ICT presents the 2018 Year in Review for sterile processing.
Articles:
Behind the Curtain of Sharps Injury Prevention and Device Reprocessing
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/sterile-processing/behind-curtain-sharps-injury-prevention-and-device-reprocessing
Device-Related Infections: Patient-Ready Bronchoscopes Found to be Contaminated Despite Cleaning and Disinfection
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/sterile-processing/device-related-infections-patient-ready-bronchoscopes-found-be-contaminated
Moving Away From Manual Reprocessing of Endoscopes
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/sterile-processing/moving-away-manual-reprocessing-endoscopes
Cleanliness and Sterility Assurance in Central Sterile and the Operating Room
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/sterile-processing/cleanliness-and-sterility-assurance-central-sterile-and-operating-room
IPs Meet the SPD: Why You Should Partner to Reduce Risk
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/sterile-processing/ips-meet-spd-why-you-should-partner-reduce-risk
The Challenges Associated with Loaner Instrumentation
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/sterile-processing/challenges-associated-loaner-instrumentation
New Standard Helping SPDs Implement Quality Management Systems
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/sterile-processing/new-standard-helping-spds-implement-quality-management-systems
Sterile Processing: Where We are Now and What Lies Ahead
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/sterile-processing/sterile-processing-where-we-are-now-and-what-lies-ahead
News & Studies:
Survey Reveals Worldwide Practices on Flexible Endoscope Reprocessing
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/sterile-processing/survey-reveals-worldwide-practices-flexible-endoscope-reprocessing
FDA Issues Statement on Rates of Duodenoscope Contamination From Preliminary Postmarket Data
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/sterile-processing/fda-issues-statement-rates-duodenoscope-contamination-preliminary-postmarket-data
Infection Rates After Colonoscopy, Endoscopy at ASCs are Far Higher Than Expected
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/ambulatory-care/infection-rates-after-colonoscopy-endoscopy-ascs-are-far-higher-expected
FDA Warns Duodenoscope Manufacturers About Failure to Comply With Postmarket Surveillance Studies to Assess Contamination
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/fda/fda-warns-duodenoscope-manufacturers-about-failure-comply-postmarket-surveillance-studies-assess
Unmasking Vaccine Myths: Dr Marschall Runge on Measles, Misinformation, and Public Health Solutions
May 29th 2025As measles cases climb across the US, discredited myths continue to undercut public trust in vaccines. In an exclusive interview with Infection Control Today, Michigan Medicine’s Marschall Runge, PhD, confronts misinformation head-on and explores how clinicians can counter it with science, empathy, and community engagement.
Silent Saboteurs: Managing Endotoxins for Sepsis-Free Sterilization
Invisible yet deadly, endotoxins evade traditional sterilization methods, posing significant risks during routine surgeries. Understanding and addressing their threat is critical for patient safety.
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.
From the Derby to the Decontam Room: Leadership Lessons for Sterile Processing
April 27th 2025Elizabeth (Betty) Casey, MSN, RN, CNOR, CRCST, CHL, is the SVP of Operations and Chief Nursing Officer at Surgical Solutions in Overland, Kansas. This SPD leader reframes preparation, unpredictability, and teamwork by comparing surgical services to the Kentucky Derby to reenergize sterile processing professionals and inspire systemic change.
