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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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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.” According to a recent ECRI Institute report, failure to demand validated cleaning IFUs from your instrument manufacturers is a tremendous patient safety issue.6 2 NBC News report, New York, Dec.

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Treating Menopause with Hormone Pellet Therapy

Trocar Supplies

Considerations Before Starting Menopausal Hormone Therapy Many patients are concerned about the relative safety of bioidentical and synthetic hormones. Laboratory testing during the first 28 days of therapy will confirm how the body is responding to therapy. They receive exactly the dosage of hormone replacement they need.

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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.” As the September 2015 CDC Advisory stressed, non-compliance with the manufacturer’s recommended reprocessing procedures represents a critical gap in patient safety.3