Infection Prevention

At Our Core

What Bugs You? 7 Facts You May Not Know About Microorganisms in Endoscopy

For those of us outside these specialties, it’s still worth knowing a bit about these sometimes ubiquitous bugs that are relevant to endoscopy and other healthcare settings. Test your knowledge below, based on content curated by ��ߺ��infection prevention specialists, available at Overview of Relevant Microorganisms in Endoscopy (olympus.com). This A-to-Z list is complete with sourced links and additional reads!

At Our Core

Infection Prevention Week 2022 - Preparing to Make an Impact

International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) is October 16-22, 2022. For over 35 years, IIPW has been dedicated to raising awareness on the importance of infection prevention, observing each year with a unique theme. This year’s IIPW theme is “The Future in Infection Prevention: 50 Years of Infection Prevention” recognizing the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology’s (APIC’s) 50th anniversary with a look back at a half century’s progress in the fight against infection, and what may come for future generations.

Medical Technologies

Opening Up a World of Reprocessing Training

As infection control practices become more rigorous, it's important for reprocessing technicians to have the time necessary for education and continued training.