May - Infection Control Table of Contents 5 Ways to Standardize Skin Prepping Practices Applying preps the same way every time eliminates the variables that increase infection risk. A Look Inside Low-Temp Sterilization 6 points to keep in mind about reprocessing heat-sensitive instruments. Are Your Endoscopes Really Clean? Don't bet on it. A study shows just how difficult the devices are to disinfect. Combat Biofilm Tips to prevent bacteria's slimy fortress from forming on your instruments. Get Reprocessing Right With Every Tool, Every Time Q&A with Weston "Hank" Balch, CRCST, CER, CIS, CHL, instrument care expert and sterile processing podcaster. Make the Switch to Rigid Sterilization Containers Do away with blue wrap for reprocessing high-volume instrument sets. On Point No More Excuses Patient Warming Stops SSIs Cold Maintaining normothermia promotes wound healing and helps reduce infection risks. Scratch Beneath the Surface Audit the effectiveness of OR cleaning by taking a big-picture view of the entire process. Stop the Spread of MRSA Nasal decolonization is a practical way to lower infection risks. Twice the Protection Double gloving prevents injury and infection, so why aren't more surgical teams doing it? DID YOU SEE THIS?
