MDRAO Announcements
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MDRAO Announcements
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Fraser Health
With support from his family and Indigenous programs, Jerome found a rewarding career that honors his heritage and encourages others to embrace change. Visit https://www.fraserhealth.ca/news/2025/Feb/From-hard-hats-to-scrubs to view the full article online. |
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Public Health Ontario
If a public health inspector deems the membrane effective, cartridge grips can be classified as non-critical for cleaning and disinfection. Visit https://www.publichealthontario.ca/-/media/Documents/T/24/tattoo-cartridge-grips-reprocessing-risks.pdf?rev=3e22727bb9554f60ac366592005c3ed5&sc_lang=en&hash=74288AFF156B7AA2B207F140977292E2 to view the full article online. |
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Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News
Alternatives like hydrogen peroxide vapor exist, but EtO remains crucial for delicate instruments, posing challenges for complete phase-out. Visit https://www.gastroendonews.com/Endoscopy-Reprocessing-Infection-Control-and-Operations/Article/12-24/Ethylene-Oxide-Medical-Sterilization-Dangers/75914 to view the full article online. |
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Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News
A multidisciplinary team should oversee water management, including risk assessments and regular reviews. Visit https://www.gastroendonews.com/Endoscopy-Suite/Article/12-24/Water-Quality-Endoscope-Reprocessing/75913 to view the full article online. |
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ECRI
AAMI ST108:2023 defines water categories and parameters, emphasizing design, monitoring, and maintenance to ensure patient safety and device efficacy. Visit https://home.ecri.org/blogs/ecri-blog/new-water-quality-standards-for-medical-device-processing to view the full article online. |
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Federation of American Scientists
The FDA aims to reduce significant waste from single-use devices (SUDs) by promoting reusable devices and reprocessing SUDs. Visit https://fas.org/publication/device-reprocessing-health-care/ to view the full article online. |
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PubMed
A new study found no significant differences in microbial growth reduction between different brush types (bristle, squeegee, hybrid) used for cleaning flexible endoscopes. Visit https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40008272/ to view the full article online. |
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PubMed
Proper PPE and further research on ventilation and additional aerosol sources in MDRDs are required to sterilize from potential harmful bacteria. Visit https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39952612/ to view the full article online. |
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PubMed
An analysis of the MAUDE database revealed 2591 reports of rhinolaryngoscope issues from 2016-2023, including 2534 malfunctions, 56 injuries, and one death. Visit https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39912248/ to view the full article online. |
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Having a Team Leader with a positive attitude changes the dynamic of the workplace. A happier team means a happier workplace!
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