Flexible endoscope sterilizer usability study in an endoscopy center - 24/11/25
Doi : 10.1016/j.ajic.2025.08.013
Kathleen McMullen, MPH, CIC, FAPIC, FSHEA a, ⁎ 
, Shelley Bujnak, MSN, BC-NE b, Steve Kovak, MHA, CER, CRCST, CHL a, Jennifer Jaffe, MBA, BSN, RN, CIC a
, Shelley Bujnak, MSN, BC-NE b, Steve Kovak, MHA, CER, CRCST, CHL a, Jennifer Jaffe, MBA, BSN, RN, CIC a a Mercy Quality and Safety Center, Chesterfield, MO
b Mercy Hospital South, St. Louis, MO
⁎ Address correspondence to Kathleen McMullen, MPH, CIC, FAPIC, FSHEA, Mercy Quality and Safety Center, Chesterfield, MO. Mercy Quality and Safety Center Chesterfield MO
Résumé |
Terminal sterilization of all flexible endoscopes is a near-future reality. This study describes considerations and challenges of implementing this technology within endoscopy centers.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Key Words : Endoscope, sterilization, high level disinfection
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| Conflicts of interest: Kathleen McMullen is a speaker for BD, Solventum and HB Fuller. |
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Vol 53 - N° 12
P. 1344-1346 - décembre 2025 Retour au numéro
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