Current reprocessing methods do not effectively sterilize flexible endoscopes, which may pose an infection risk to patients, suggest the findings of two new studies. Here are four things to know. 1.

Current techniques used to clean endoscopes for reuse are not consistently effective, according to a new study. The findings of this study support the need for careful visual inspection and cleaning ...

A study published in the American Journal of Infection Control claims the existing scope reprocessing techniques are insufficient for flexible endoscopes. Researchers conducted visual inspections with ...

The current updates to the AAMI ST91 national standard are intended to reduce outbreaks linked to the use of contaminated endoscopes through quality processing. Key aspects of this updated standard ...

Christian Bokhove received funding from the Nuffield Foundation. Ofsted, England’s schools inspectorate, has been under significant scrutiny for the stress and mental distress it causes teachers. The ...