contents healthcarehygienemagazine vol . 6 no . 4 april 2024
BUILDING BRIDGES BETWEEN INFECTION PREVENTION / EPIDEMIOLOGY , SCIENTIFIC R & D , MANUFACTURING AND REGULATORY / COMPLIANCE cover story
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Innovative Training Program Improves SPD Technicans ’ Mastery of Complex Skillsets
By Kelly M . Pyrek
feature
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External Transport of Instrument Trays and Associated Environmental Impacts
By Cathy Castro , Chem Eng , MS , ASQ CQA ; Tracy Raymond , BHA , MSM , CRCST , CIS , CER , CHL ; and Jen Barnickel , BHA , CRCST , CIS , CH columns
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Researchers Propose a New Cleaning Classification to Supplement the Spaulding System
By Kelly M . Pyrek
under the microscope
Measles Once Again ?
By Rodney E . Rohde , PhD , MS , SM ( ASCP ) CM , SVCM , MBCM , FACSc
infection prevention
The Role of Human Factors Engineering in Infection Prevention
By Susan Singh , MPH , CIC on the cover
Filamentous material , bioburden and defects within the lumens and channels of endoscopes can be identified through visual inspection using a borescope . Image courtesy of Healthmark Industries Inc . Turn to page 12 to discover how a new and innovative training program helps sterile processing technicians to visually inspect endoscopes using borescopes .
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Hand Hygiene Compliance : A Common Sense Approach
By Robert Lee
sterlie processing
Sterile Processing Leaders : Are You Keeping Track of IFU and Manufacturer Updates ?
By David Taylor III , MSN , RN , CNOR
long-term care infection prevention
The Key to Significantly Improving Your Facility ’ s IP & C Program : Getting Creative
By Buffy Lloyd-Krejci , DrPH , MS , CIC , LTC-CIP
healthcare textiles & laundry
Sustainable Strategies for Hospitals : Transforming Linen and Laundry Operations
By Gregory Gicewicz
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