Enzymatic Expert | Peggy Spitzer

Endoscopy teams need protocols and supplies to prevent dried soils in endoscopes. Delays and dried soils may lead to biofilm and potential patient infections. The right supplies will help deal with three critical elements for reducing dried soils: Time, time and time! When researching supplies for endoscopy point of use precleaning, test samples of products…

Contaminated Instruments frequently take a one to two-hour trip from the end of treatment to the start of soak time in Central Processing. Meanwhile blood and other soils are drying to create biofilm and corrosion. The challenge for the healthcare facility is creating a team process to prevent formation of dried soils and biofilm on…