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Just in! My lecture: Prevention of disease transmission (Boston, MA; Sept. 27, 2008). For copies of some of my other lectures, including the one I presented at "SGNA 2008," visit the "Reference Library" page on this site.

New: Do biofilms really pose a risk? <> NYSDoH Press Release: "Dialysis Center Closes After State Citations for Poor Infection Control Practices." <> "Sterile" filtered rinse water?

Also: BIs to monitor rinse water? (Part 2) <> Biological Indicators (BIs) (Part 1) <> Q-Net's Annual quiz (2008) <> MMDI's "100 Notable People"

Position Statements: The proper use of biological indicators (BIs) <> Flash sterilization <> The reprocessing of rigid laryngoscope handles <> The FDA labeling of liquid chemical sterilants (LCSs) <> Endoscope drying <> Prevention of transmission of Clostridium difficile during GI endoscopy <> Prevention of tranmission of HCV during GI endoscopy <> "Sterile" filtered rinse water <> Infection control guidelines and conflicts of interest <> Clinical use of wet instruments <> Lessons form a bron choscope case

Also new: FDA warning about the STERIS System 1 (May 15, 2008) <> My lecture at "SGNA 2008" <> Clostridium difficile: "Much ado about nothing"? <> Biofilms, 'C. diff,' and high-level disinfection <> The reuse of syringes linked to transmission of HCV in Long Island <> Overview of HCV outbreak in Nevada

More stuff: 15 steps to stopping hospital infections <> CA Dept. of Health: How to reprocess rigid laryngoscopes <> ASGE's position on manual cleaning (7-07) <> Reprocessing flexible and rigid laryngoscopes: Are quaternary ammonium disinfectants adequate?
Three comprehensive articles on reprocessing laryngoscopes <> Part 1: Materials Management in Healthcare <> Part 2: Materials Management in Healthcare <> Q-Net: Website of the month <> Q-Net in Italian: Potential errors in instrument reprocessing

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Important media reports that discuss instrument reprocessing mishaps.
Discussions of recent nosocomial outbreak investigations.

Recent FDA Public Health Advisories, device recalls and safety alerts.
Descriptions of how to reprocess different instruments.
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