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High level disinfection of flexible nasopharyngoscopes, videolaryngoscopes, and rigid nasal endoscopes: an evidence-based approach.
- Source :
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ORL-head and neck nursing : official journal of the Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses [ORL Head Neck Nurs] 2013 Spring; Vol. 31 (2), pp. 7-13. - Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- In 2008, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) issued new guidelines for the cleaning of nasopharyngoscope (flexible fiberoptic), videolaryngoscopes, and rigid nasal endoscopes (Rutala et al., 2008). The guidelines outlined the basic process steps and requirements including staff training, competency testing, approved products, personal protective equipment, and appropriate storage. To date, published occurrences of pathogen transmission related to procedures requiring the use of a scope have been associated with failure to follow established cleaning and disinfection guidelines or use of defective equipment (Rutala, 2011). The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (UIHC) established a multi-disciplinary team to review and revise the current policy and to generate implementation recommendations. The team used a systematic evidence-based approach to initiate the changes in practice. The initial project focus was in the Otolaryngology Department due to high scope usage in that patient care area.
- Subjects :
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S.
Fiber Optic Technology
Guideline Adherence
Humans
United States
Cross Infection prevention & control
Disinfection standards
Endoscopes microbiology
Equipment Contamination prevention & control
Evidence-Based Practice
Laryngoscopes microbiology
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1064-3842
- Volume :
- 31
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- ORL-head and neck nursing : official journal of the Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 23789530