Transmission Control26 Mai 2025

Safe & Sterile Endoscopes - The Struggle for Safety: Endoscope Reprocessing Challenges

What are the biggest roadblocks for safe and effective endoscope reprocessing? From biofilm buildup to the challenges of cleaning hard-to-reach channels, we're pulling back the curtain on the hidden obstacles that make endoscopes some of the most complex devices to reprocess! In this week's new episode from our "Safe & Sterile Endoscopes" series, Benedicta Ampadu, Global Product Manager at ASP, dives into the risks, realities, and strategies that frontline teams need to overcome their toughest reprocessing challenges. Get ready to streamline your reprocessing workflows with Benedicta's frontline insights and expert strategies for patient safety success! So, turn up the volume and join the fight for safer endoscopes -- every patient, every time!

This dynamic 6-part series explores the critical world of endoscope innovation, design, and safety. Each episode will feature insights from industry leaders and clinical experts who are transforming the way we approach scope safety and sterility. From frontline technicians to department leaders, this series will equip your team with powerful strategies to transform your reprocessing workflows!

A special thanks to our sponsor, Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP), for making this series possible! Their commitment to education and quality in endoscope care has been instrumental in bringing this series to life.

This episode is approved for 1 Sterile Processing CE through HSPA & CBPSD. Visit the Beyond Clean CE Credit Hub at https://www.beyondcleanmedia.com/ce-credit-hub to access this quiz and over 350 other free SPD CE credits.

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17 Aug 46min

Silo-Free Surgery: PATOS Without the Panic: Understanding "Present at Time of Surgery" in SSI Surveillance

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10 Aug 44min