High-Level Disinfection: Every Step is Critical

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Managing medical instruments and endoscopes through the high-level disinfection (HLD) process is complex and cumbersome. There are over 100 steps to accurately perform HLD, and each is critical to ensure patient safety and infection prevention. This session will provide a comprehensive overview of each step in performing high-level disinfection on semi-critical medical equipment and endoscopes. Topics covered will include evidence-based processes in documentation, staff orientation and annual education, and process audits. The presenter has over twenty years of experience in managing, educating, and consulting on HLD processes, education, and audits and has achieved both her CGRN and CFER certifications....