Michael
Vendors & Hospitals: Time for a Fresh Start
Despite the common goal of delivering value for their surgeon and the patient, the relationship between hospitals and vendors can be fragile and sometimes even contemptuous. This happens when their methods for “delivering” are at odds with one another. The results of this divergence can be expensive and can undermine their shared goal. To mend…
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Can My Detergent Kill Germs? – Part II
A previous “Expert Series” segment addressed misinformation about the application of detergents for disinfection. Recently this issue came up in the Journal of Thoracic Disease when discussing reprocessing of bronchoscopes [1]. In a section titled “Infection control considerations for the use of bronchoscopes in suspected or confirmed COVID-19 patients” it is stated “The SARS-CoV-2 virus…
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