Aligning on aeration, drying, storage and transport standards.

The article discusses the proactive approach of the Sanford Hospital Sioux Falls Central Processing/Surgical Services (SP) department with regards to endoscope processing standards. Topics discussed include the aeration and drying of endoscopes before storage to prevent the growth of bacteria and the formation of biofilm, the proper scope storage to protect them from damage and contamination, and the transport of scopes via the two-cabinet process.