5 Advantages of Automation in Ultrasound Probe Reprocessing
Automated technologies in the healthcare industry can offer substantial benefit to clinicians and the patients they serve. This white paper examines how automating the manual processes of ultrasound...
View ArticleCan the Old Way of Doing Things Be Replaced with Automation?
The Spaulding Classification aides healthcare workers in determining the level of cleaning and disinfection the ultrasound probe must undergo before being returned for patient screening. Rinsing and...
View ArticleManual vs. Automation
Reusable medical devices including ultrasound transducers or probes must be cleaned and subsequently disinfected between each patient to prevent the spread of infection. Proper cleaning of ultrasound...
View ArticleSymposium: Solving Complex Problems in Device Reprocessing
Symposium Topics: o Disinfection of Ultrasound Probes used for Percutaneous Procedures o Manual Cleaning of Endoscopes: Looking Ahead to the Next Gold Standard Ultrasound-guided percutaneous procedures...
View ArticlePathogen Education Sheet: Candida auris
Whether or not you have encountered C. auris in your facility, learning about this drug-resistant yeast can help you prepare. This pathogen education sheet includes an overview of C. auris, including...
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Education and training for your environmental services (EVS) staff is essential to help eliminate the environment as a source of infection. Use this EVS protocol and checklist to help ensure that C....
View ArticleHierarchy of Pathogen Resistance
Using the proper disinfectants for the pathogens of concern in your facility is essential. Use this resource to quickly see how long common healthcare pathogens survive on hard surfaces, and how...
View ArticlePreventing Damage To Ultrasound Probes
Ultrasound probes play a crucial role in modern healthcare, providing valuable diagnostic insights to healthcare professionals in mere moments. However, transvaginal, transrectal, and surface...
View ArticleA Complete Users Reprocessing Guide for Ultrasound Probes
Reprocessing medical devices is crucial to patient safety and the prevention of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Proper medical device reprocessing requires a balance between the time and...
View ArticleEconomic Impact of HAIs
According to a 2019 CBS poll,1 for about 43% of Americans, affording medical care is a financial hardship. While the reasons for high health care costs is varied and nuanced, the occurrence and...
View ArticleAutomation of Cleaning and HLD is the Logical Solution for Ultrasound Probe...
Reprocessing medical devices is crucial to patient safety and the prevention of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). A study by The Joint Commission in 2016 found that 74 percent of all immediate...
View ArticleAn Evidence-Based Guide to PIVCs
Bringing more attention to peripheral intravenous catheters: Even though the reported incidence of bloodstream infections (BSIs) is lower in PIVCs compared to central venous catheters (CVCs), PIVCs are...
View ArticleMaking peripheral lines a central focus: A clinical evidence summary
Peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs, PVCs and PIVs) are some of the most frequently used vascular access devices in health care settings, with 60% – 90% of hospitalized patients requiring an IV...
View ArticleSafe Skin, Safe Patients: The Value of Patient Hygiene (Clinical consensus...
Background: The scale and impact that healthcare acquired infections (HAIs) have on the health system represents a persistent challenge for hospitals over many decades. Despite the best efforts of...
View ArticleHibiclens Stands out in Cleansing Power
Background: Effective skin cleansing plays an essential role in preventing healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs) and promoting positive outcomes. Traditionally, soap and water have been the go-to...
View ArticleHAIs Beyond the ICU
Background: Healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs) are a common problem in healthcare. They impact patients in all facility types, including hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, nursing homes and...
View ArticleDial® Professional Healthcare Brochure
Dial® has been a trusted household brand for over 75 years with a focus on antibacterial protection. Dial® hand soaps are tough on bacteria but gentle on skin. Our formulas are pH balanced,...
View ArticleMpox Pathogen Tools
In August 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared mpox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). Learn more about this pathogen from infection prevention expert Doe Kley,...
View ArticleSeven Day Hang Time Study
CS Medical commissioned a study to determine how long a high-level disinfected TEE ultrasound probe can remain in an AirClean® Systems CleanShield® positive pressure HEPA filtered storage cabinet...
View ArticleCleaning Makes all the Difference
The use of automated disinfection devices does not eliminate this crucial step. If pre-cleaning is skipped or performed improperly, the disinfection procedure is compromised. Cleaning is defined as...
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