Transmission Control

Welcome to final video in another three part series with Justin and Larry as they tackle gastroscope safety signals! This video is a recap on the topic that wraps everything up and gives you advice on how to handle this potential issue in the future... Want to see more? Check out our LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/transmissioncontrol/ #infectionprevention #TransmissionControl

Welcome to the second video in another three part series with Justin and Larry as they tackle gastroscope safety signals! This video expands on the topic and gives insight into what the potential risks are... Want to see more? Check out our LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/transmissioncontrol/ #infectionprevention #TransmissionControl

Welcome to the start of another three part series with Justin and Larry as they tackle gastroscope safety signals! This first video is an overview on the topic that sets the scene for the rest of this series... Want to see more? Check out our LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/transmissioncontrol/ #infectionprevention #TransmissionControl

How many times do you handle privacy curtains during a regular shift? In the acute care setting, we interact with privacy curtains day in and day out. How often do our clinicians touch the curtain, and then touch the patient? Do you know what contaminants have been found on privacy curtains? On this week's Transmission Control Vendor SpotlightTM with Karen Goelst, CEO & Founder of KleenEdge, we're going to dive into the realities of privacy curtain management and find out how privacy curtains can contribute to hospital acquired infections. We'll also learn how KleedEdge is automating privacy curtain compliance and improving patient and staff safety. KleenEdge offers multiple no-ladder solutions with one curtain per track which translates into reduced labor and a significant reduction in curtain costs. They ensure compliance with their Scan and Go Protocol software offering both periodic and Isolation room exchanges along with automated reminders and alerts. KleenEdge is committed to improving the environment offering 100% recyclable products to drive sustainability initiatives and goals. Learn more about KleenEdge by visiting www.kleenedge.com and follow them on LinkedIn and Facebook! #TransmissionControl #InfectionPrevention #Risk #privacycurtains #vendorspotlight  #HAI

Welcome to the final installment of this three part series about Candida auris! In the episode Justin and Larry wrap everything up by talking about corrective action that can be used to mitigate the spread of this deadly fungus! Want to see more? Check out our LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/transmissioncontrol/ #infectionprevention #TransmissionControl

Welcome back to this three part series on Candida auris! In this episode Larry and Justin tackle the conversation on identifying potential underlying causes to try and find some ways to prevent this from spreading! Want to see more? Check out our LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/transmissioncontrol/ #infectionprevention #TransmissionControl

Welcome to another three-part installment of the Transmission Control Newsflash! In the first part of this miniseries Justin and Larry start the conversation on Candida auris, a deadly fungus that might be spreading due to issues with medical device reprocessing. Want to see more? Check out our LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/transmissioncontrol/ #infectionprevention #TransmissionControl

How do you navigate rapidly changing and competing guidance from industry, national and various state organizations?  Laws regarding outbreak reporting also varies greatly from state-to-state and how do you develop a consistent protocol when your health organization spans multiple states?  Catherine Kroll joins Justin Poulin and Dr. Larry Muscarella to share her experiences and insights related to leadership, organizational communication and staffing during the pandemic.  Catherine also shares her story of how she combined several of her childhood interests in becoming either a detective, FBI agent or a doctor into a career as an epidemiologist.  It wasn't until Catherine's niece contracted C. diff that she became aware of the hospital environment and infection prevention.  Even though the pandemic has raised awareness and interest in infection prevention as a career path, one key to Catherine's success as a leader is continuous recruiting and championing the profession.  Today's episode is inspiring and informative! #Leadership #Communication #Staffing #TransmissionControl #Podcast #Education #IPT #InfectionPrevention #InfectionControl #Infection #ICP #PublicHealth #Healthcare

Should medical device manufacturers employ a reprocessing specialist during the development process?  Should recalls and updates impact the entire family of devices connected to the predicate device?  Does laboratory testing fall short of real-world practicality?  Jason Minutillo joins Justin Poulin and Dr. Larry Muscarella to discuss a number of topics related to medical device design that creates challenges for healthcare providers and reprocessors.  Jason outlines his concerns with vague instructions for use, improving pre-market control to limit recalls, and exploring the responsibility for MAUDE reports that are classified as “End User Error”.  This episode is packed with important details on the topics covered and you don't want to miss it!   #MAUDE # MDR #MedicalDevices #FDA #AdverseEvents #SurgicalServices #SterileProcessing #TransmissionControl #Podcast #Education #IPT #InfectionPrevention #InfectionControl #Infection #ICP #PublicHealth #Healthcare

Surgical Services can be an intimidating area for Infection Prevention team members who don't have experience working in the PeriOperative environment.  How can a background in Public Health and Epidemiology make you a resource to your sterile processing department?  We find out today, as Garrett Hollembeak shares his experiences as a Manager of Sterile Processing with a unique background in Public Health and how he has taken an epidemiological approach to leading the department.  Justin Poulin and Dr. Larry Muscarella speak with Garrett about the importance of needs assessments, root cause analysis, and identifying leading and lagging factors to establish key performance indicators and continuous improvement processes.  Already know you're an #InfectionControl nerd? Subscribe here: Apple Podcasts: https://zcu.io/URFW Amazon Podcasts: https://zcu.io/p4aZ Google Podcasts: https://zcu.io/xdB0 #Epidemiology #SurgicalServices #SterileProcessing #TransmissionControl #Podcast #Education #IPT #InfectionPrevention #InfectionControl #Infection #ICP #PublicHealth #Healthcare  

Do you dread visits from surveyors and auditors?  Let's be honest, most of us do.  However, regulatory agencies perform a necessary purpose and so do your regulatory and accreditation partners within your healthcare facility.  Infection Prevention collaboration and participation in mock surveys can be critical to making improvements proactively.  Amy Asleson joins Justin Poulin and Dr. Larry Muscarella to share a positive perspective on regulatory compliance, her experience with infection prevention, and details trends that surround #sterileprocessing relative to regulatory agencies.  If you loved our most recent conversation with Jill Berends, then you won't want to miss this one! #Accreditation #Regulatory #CMS #DNV-GL #JointCommission #TransmissionControl #Podcast #Education #IPT #InfectionPrevention #InfectionControl #Infection #ICP #PublicHealth #Healthcare  

How can we make the MAUDE database more usable?  Can we create incentives to ensure that the data housed in the FDA's Adverse Event Reporting database can be used to evaluate trending and identify otherwise undetected risks with medical devices?  Justin Poulin and Dr. Larry Muscarella speak with Ryan Bass gain his insight into the current problems, gaps and potential solutions for optimizing the database and making a substantial improvement in Public Health.  This is an excellent follow up to our inaugural episode and you do not want to miss it!   #MAUDE #MDR #MedicalDevice #TransmissionControl #Podcast #Education #IPT #InfectionPrevention #InfectionControl #Infection #ICP #PublicHealth #Healthcare

If you work in healthcare, then you are a patient advocate.  You have the experience and expertise to influence change, but so often we may not be confident in speaking up.  Today's episode is a great example of bravery and what it means to do the right thing.  Jill Berends joins Justin Poulin and Dr. Larry Muscarella to share her personal advocate scenario, partnering with Infection Prevention and how social media had a great deal of influence on the situation.  Tune in this week for a fascinating story! Already know you're an #InfectionControl nerd? Subscribe here: Apple Podcasts: https://zcu.io/URFW Amazon Podcasts: https://zcu.io/p4aZ Google Podcasts: https://zcu.io/xdB0 #PatientAdvocacy #ContaminationRisk #MedicalDevice #TransmissionControl #Podcast #Education #IPT #InfectionPrevention #InfectionControl #Infection #ICP #PublicHealth #Healthcare

Infection prevention has become an increasingly significant financial concern for hospitals since the accountable care act went into effect.  Chronic wound care is costly.  What are the primary causes, risk factors and microorganisms that may be involved with chronic wounds?  How do chronic illnesses such as diabetes impact the healing process?  Joe Stoffel joins Justin Poulin and Dr. Larry Muscarella to provide a broad but detailed overview of wound care in healthcare.  Do not miss this episode! #woundcare #biofilm #chronicwounds #TransmissionControl #Podcast #Education #IPT #InfectionPrevention #InfectionControl #Infection #ICP #PublicHealth #Healthcare

Did you know that you can be involved in the creation of new industry standards for healthcare?  Pamela Arora, the new President and CEO of AAMI (Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation) joins Justin Poulin and Dr. Larry Muscarella following her first week at AAMI, which happened to be a very busy one.  Pamela discusses a recent meeting with the standards development volunteers, next steps for the committee behind ST91, and the sterilization-focused track of sessions at the upcoming AAMI Exchange in June.  Above all else, there is a call to action to get involved in the development of these standards for frontline healthcare workers across the country! #AAMI #Standards #Guidelines #sterilization #ST91 #PB70 #TransmissionControl #Podcast #Education #IPT #InfectionPrevention #InfectionControl #Infection #ICP #PublicHealth #Healthcare

The second phase of the pandemic has hit healthcare hard; staffing shortages.  How have you been able to deal with the sustained burden and chronic fatigue that can trap us in the constant cortisol response?  Dr. Hudson Garret has a great deal of expertise, but especially as a resiliency practitioner and joins Justin Poulin and Dr. Larry Muscarella on this episode of Transmission Control to offer up some tips for how to bounce back quickly.  Tune in today as we learn ways that healthcare organizations are using resiliency practitioners to help teams to be more effective and assist frontline healthcare workers to be happier, more productive and feel supported by senior leadership through tough times. Already know you're an #InfectionControl nerd? Subscribe here: Apple Podcasts: https://zcu.io/URFW Amazon Podcasts: https://zcu.io/p4aZ Google Podcasts: https://zcu.io/xdB0 #resilience #resiliency #infectiousdisease #chronicfatigue #TransmissionControl #Podcast #Education #IPT #InfectionPrevention #InfectionControl #Infection #ICP #PublicHealth #Healthcare

How much do you know about the chemicals that are used to reprocess reusable endoscopes?  With the advancing design complexity of these devices, effective cleaning solutions are critical to patient safety.  Kris Murphy has spent his career in research/development and joins Justin Poulin and Dr. Larry Muscarella to provide an overview of the chemistries used to clean and disinfect flexible endoscopes, share his thoughts on current industry trends, and tackles the debate regarding the use of simethicone in GI procedures. Already know you're an #InfectionControl nerd? Subscribe here: Apple Podcasts: https://zcu.io/URFW Amazon Podcasts: https://zcu.io/p4aZ Google Podcasts: https://zcu.io/xdB0 #simethicone #cleaning #disinfection #medicaldevice #superbug #chemistry #chemicals #reprocessing #flexibleendosopes #GI #endoscopy #scopes #endoscope #TransmissionControl #Podcast #Education #IPT #InfectionPrevention #InfectionControl #Infection #ICP #PublicHealth #Healthcare

Minimally invasive surgery was introduced to reduce the rate of infection, but the technology has come a long way. In recent years, single use devices have emerged as an alternative to reprocessing medical devices with a focus most recently in the world of endoscopy. Dr. Stephen Snyder has been performing procedures since the beginning and joins Justin Poulin and Dr. Larry Muscarella to provide his perspective on the history of arthroscopy, recent developments and what the future may have in store. We hope you can join us! Already know you're an #InfectionControl nerd? Subscribe here: Apple Podcasts: https://zcu.io/URFW Amazon Podcasts: https://zcu.io/p4aZ Google Podcasts: https://zcu.io/xdB0 #Arthroscopy #singleuse #disposable #arthroscope #endoscopy #scopes #endoscope #TransmissionControl #Podcast #Education #IPT #InfectionPrevention #InfectionControl #Infection #ICP #PublicHealth #Healthcare

Infection prevention audits are critical to continuous improvement, but may not always be welcomed by department staff.  What can be done to improve receptiveness and encourage collaboration when sharing the results of the audits?  If you don't have auditing tools in place, where do you even start?  What resources are available to you?  Misty Dillon speaks with Dr. Larry Muscarella and Justin Poulin to lay out best practices for implementing audits and key components that can ensure success! Already know you're an #InfectionControl nerd? Subscribe here: Apple Podcasts: https://zcu.io/URFW Amazon Podcasts: https://zcu.io/p4aZ Google Podcasts: https://zcu.io/xdB0 #Audits #TransmissionControl #Podcast #Education #IPT #InfectionPrevention #InfectionControl #Infection #ICP #PublicHealth #Healthcare

What level of trust to do you have in the healthcare industry?  What does it mean to truly advocate for patient safety and the public interest?  What can you be doing as healthcare workers and consumers to influence positive change?  Lisa McGiffert, Patient Safety Activist at Patient Safety Action Network joins Dr. Larry Muscarella and Justin Poulin to share her passion for patient advocacy and ending harm by increasing transparency and accountability on this episode of Transmission Control! We hope you can join us! Already know you're an #InfectionControl nerd? Subscribe here: Apple Podcasts: https://zcu.io/URFW Amazon Podcasts: https://zcu.io/p4aZ Google Podcasts: https://zcu.io/xdB0 #patientsafety #patientadvocate #patientsafetyactionetwork #TransmissionControl #Podcast #Education #IPT #InfectionPrevention #InfectionControl #Infection #ICP #PublicHealth #Healthcare

Hand washing has taken the stage, front and center during the pandemic. With over 50 billion moments of hand hygiene occurring annually in acute care settings, there are so much potential for human error. So what can we do about it?! Carmela Mascio, President & Co-Founder at LivOnyx joins Dr. Larry Muscarella and Justin Poulin to share her experience becoming an entrepreneur, her work in antibiotic discovery and how that work now applies to her passionate mission to take hand hygiene to the next level. Already know you're an #InfectionControl nerd? Subscribe here: Apple Podcasts: https://zcu.io/URFW Amazon Podcasts: https://zcu.io/p4aZ Google Podcasts: https://zcu.io/xdB0 #handhygiene #antimicrobial #handwashing #antibiotic #antibioticresistance #entrepreneur #TransmissionControl #Podcast #Education #IPT #InfectionPrevention #InfectionControl #Infection #ICP #PublicHealth #Healthcare

On this episode of Transmission Control, we tackle the topics of design & improvements to medical devices and the guidelines and standards which guide them. Christian Berling joins Dr. Larry Muscarella and Justin Poulin to share his experience dating back over a decade regarding the research & development of reusable laryngoscopes, and discuss variations in the standards of care from one manufacturer to another, minimum standards based on device classification, as well as how state guidelines may differ from accreditation organizations.  Hope you can tune in! Already know you're an #InfectionControl nerd? Subscribe here: Apple Podcasts: https://zcu.io/URFW Amazon Podcasts: https://zcu.io/p4aZ Google Podcasts: https://zcu.io/xdB0 #OEM #MedicalDevice #classification #laryngoscope #design #guidelines #standards #accreditation #TransmissionControl #Podcast #Education #IPT #InfectionPrevention #InfectionControl #Infection #ICP #PublicHealth #Healthcare

Have we lost our patient focus when it comes to regulating and evaluating hospital performance?  Has this resulted in a cost shift away from patient care?  Could all these agencies come together and create a single unified system for surveillance and surveys?  Dr. Salah Qutaishat joins Dr. Larry Muscarella and Justin Poulin to discuss his thoughts on aligning regulatory guidelines and hospital surveys with patient outcomes.  Don't miss this episode of Transmission Control! #surveillance #surveys #patientcare #regulatory #accreditation #TransmissionControl #Podcast #Education #IPT #InfectionPrevention #InfectionControl #Infection #ICP #PublicHealth #Healthcare

Have you ever thought about the purpose of the white paper that pulls down over the exam table when you visit your primary care physician's office?  Do gloves give the general public and healthcare practitioners a false sense of security?  How do we ensure that cleaning and disinfection processes have been done correctly in Primary Care offices?  Jim Gauthier joins Dr. Larry Muscarella and Justin Poulin to discuss his thoughts on establishing a higher visible commitment to infection prevention and control in outpatient settings.  Don't miss this episode of Transmission Control! #hightouch #primarycare #PCP #outpatient #dentist #dental #cleaning #disinfection #gloves #hygiene #TransmissionControl #Podcast #Education #IPT #InfectionPrevention #InfectionControl #Infection #ICP #PublicHealth #Healthcare

Hospital beds and mattresses are the highest touch surfaces in healthcare facilities around the world.  This represents a significant opportunity for the transmission and cross infection of dangerous bacterium such as C. diff.  Not only the mattress, but the beds and frames themselves.  On this episode of Transmission Control, we asked Bruce Rippe, CEO at Trinity Guardion to join Dr. Larry Muscarella and Justin Poulin to discuss the systemic challenges for effectively cleaning and disinfecting hospital beds and mattresses.  Don't miss this episode where we lay down the truth of cleaning & disinfecting all things hospital beds! Already know you're an #InfectionControl nerd? Subscribe here: Apple Podcasts: https://zcu.io/URFW Amazon Podcasts: https://zcu.io/p4aZ Google Podcasts: https://zcu.io/xdB0 #hospital #beds #tables #surgical #cleaning #mattresses #patientsurface #TransmissionControl #Podcast #Education #IPT #InfectionPrevention #InfectionControl #Infection #ICP #PublicHealth #Healthcare

Can carpet be just as safe and possibly more effectively cleaned than vinyl floors in the healthcare setting? In the acute care setting, healthcare professionals are very familiar with vinyl floors and assume that they are easier and more effectively cleaned.  However, in long term care facilities there are additional considerations such making the environment have a warmer feel and home-like. On this week's episode of Transmission Control, Catherine Hilliker joins Dr. Larry Muscarella and Justin Poulin to research findings on carpet cleaning and explore considerations such as the cost and cleaning time with carpets versus other flooring options.  This has been a hot topic in the UK in recent years, why so little attention in the United States?  Tune in and find out! Already know you're an #InfectionControl nerd? Subscribe here: Apple Podcasts: https://zcu.io/URFW Amazon Podcasts: https://zcu.io/p4aZ Google Podcasts: https://zcu.io/xdB0 #interiordesign #carpet #antimicrobial #stone #tile #vinyl #processes #products #people #TransmissionControl #Podcast #Education #IPT #InfectionPrevention #InfectionControl #Infection #ICP #PublicHealth #Healthcare

Are your hospital scrubs actually clean? What does that process even look like at your facility? Are they laundered onsite? Offsite? Or even washed at home?  If your hospital or another 3rd party launders them for you, how can you be certain that you get your uniform back?  On this week's episode of Transmission Control, Aniruddha Banerjee, Director & Global Head of Healthcare at Lindström joins Justin Poulin and Dr. Larry Muscarella to discuss infection control risks around healthcare uniforms and introduces us to the concepts of hygienically clean and “smart” textiles. If you've ever had a question about dirty scrubs, this episode was made for you! We hope you can join us! Already know you're an #InfectionControl nerd? Subscribe here: Apple Podcasts: https://zcu.io/URFW Amazon Podcasts: https://zcu.io/p4aZ Google Podcasts: https://zcu.io/xdB0 #TransmissionControl #Podcast #Education #IPT #InfectionPrevention #InfectionControl #Infection #ICP #PublicHealth #Healthcare #dirtyscrubs #dirtytruth #uniforms #scrubs #labcoats #RFID #technology #processes #products #people

Why should hospitals take a dynamic approach toward technology supporting the infection prevention and control efforts of environmental services?  Tune in to this week's episode of the Transmission Control podcast and find out!  Often times, hospital procedures are in direct conflict with the desired outcomes for patients.  Marc-Oliver Wright joins Justin Poulin and Dr. Larry Muscarella to talk about how IP professionals can determine whether there are human or system's issues that need to be addressed, provides a review of available technology and offers some recommendations for how these technologies should work together as it relates to environmental cleaning and disinfection. Hope you can join us! Already know you're an #InfectionControl nerd? Subscribe here: Apple Podcasts: https://zcu.io/URFW Amazon Podcasts: https://zcu.io/p4aZ Google Podcasts: https://zcu.io/xdB0 #EVS #Environmental #Cleaning #Disinfection #UV #Chemicals #technology #processes #products #people #TransmissionControl #Podcast #Education #IPT #InfectionPrevention #InfectionControl #Infection #ICP #PublicHealth #Healthcare

The pandemic not only required more Infection Prevention & Control professionals to manage the urgent call for support, but it also expedited retirement plans for many nurses who were in the high risk age group.  Hospitals now find themselves struggling to fill existing positions as they attempt to expand their Infection Prevention and Control teams.  On this week's episode of Transmission Control, Jacob Hutcherson joins Justin Poulin and Dr. Larry Muscarella to talk about recruiting to fill today's Infection Prevention needs and some tips for addressing the workforce shortage over the long term. We hope you can join us! Subscribe here: Apple Podcasts: https://zcu.io/URFW Amazon Podcasts: https://zcu.io/p4aZ Google Podcasts: https://zcu.io/xdB0 #Recruiting #StaffingShortage #Training #Certification #TransmissionControl #Podcast #Education #IPT #InfectionPrevention #InfectionControl #Infection #IPC #PublicHealth #Healthcare  

Environmental Services touches every surface of the hospital, but do we always recognize how integral they are to the infection control team?  Additionally, EVS workers have direct patient contact but have you considered how much influence they have on the patient experience?  Did you know that the patient care experience has a direct impact on the healthcare organizations finances?  Darrel Hicks has made a lifelong career advocating the important role that  EVS technicians play in healthcare, touting training and certification.  On this week's episode of Transmission Control, Darrel joins Dr. Larry Muscarella and Justin Poulin to share a deeply personal story highlighting how critical EVS is to patient care and preventing infection.  You don't want to miss this episode of Transmission Control! To learn more about HCAHPS scores click here: https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Quality-Initiatives-Patient-Assessment-Instruments/HospitalQualityInits/HospitalHCAHPS Subscribe here: Apple Podcasts: https://zcu.io/URFW Amazon Podcasts: https://zcu.io/p4aZ Google Podcasts: https://zcu.io/xdB0 #EVS #environmentalservices #surfacedisinfection #cleaning #patientcare #patientexperience #HCAHPS #environmentofcare #sanitation #TransmissionControl #Podcast #Education #IPT #InfectionPrevention #InfectionControl #Infection #ICP #PublicHealth #Healthcare

There is no doubt that Long Term Care facilities were hit hard during the pandemic.  In many cases, these facilities do not have a dedicated infection control practitioner on staff which represented a significant gap in preparedness planning and exacerbated the struggles of reacting quickly and effectively to the viral threat.  On this week's episode of Transmission Control, Buffy Lloyd-Krejci joins Dr. Lawrence Muscarella and Justin Poulin to discuss long standing limitations and concerns surrounding infection control practices in long-term care and the significant opportunities for training, not only for clinical staff but non-clinical staff and the general public at large.  Tune in to learn where Buffy believes long term care needs to go from here! Subscribe here: Apple Podcasts -> https://zcu.io/URFW Amazon Podcasts -> https://zcu.io/p4aZ Google Podcasts -> https://zcu.io/xdB0 #pandemic #pandemicpreparedness #LTC #LongTermCare #TransmissionControl #Podcast #Education #IPT #InfectionPrevention #InfectionControl #Infection #ICP #PublicHealth #Healthcare

You may be familiar with biofilm but what do you know about small colony variants -- and the impact that they have on infection control and public health?  All living organisms have a universal prime directive, which is to survive. What does that mean for those of us whose prime directive is to protect our patients against infectious agents? On this week's episode of Transmission Control, we talk to Wava Truscott, PhD. MBA about how bacteria adapt to their environment and become stronger.  While Dr. Truscott “loves bugs” and has made them her life's work, she also has a unique ability to explain complex concepts in microbiology by making them simple and providing real world applications for information that positively impacts healthcare organizations.  On this interview, Dr. Truscott joins hosts Dr. Lawrence Muscarella and Justin Poulin to explore the topics of antibiotic resistance, surgical instrument cleaning implications for Sterile Processing, and the future threats that need to be on your clinical radar. Subscribe here: Apple Podcasts -> https://zcu.io/URFW Amazon Podcasts -> https://zcu.io/p4aZ Google Podcasts -> https://zcu.io/xdB0 #Germs #bugs #biofilm #bacteria #Cdiff #microbiology #spd #sterileprocessing #antibiotic #resistance #TransmissionControl #Podcast #Education #IPT #InfectionPrevention #InfectionControl #Infection #PublicHealth #Healthcare

Within the world of GI endoscope reprocessing there exists a debate on whether or not sterile water should be used during procedures versus tap water.  Running parallel to that debate is whether the industry should move to the sterilization of flexible scopes, continue with high level disinfection (HLD), or consider conversion to single use disposable endoscopes that have recently entered the market.  Following up on our recent Transmission Control interview with Dr. Raman Muthusamy regarding the Multi-Society Guidelines for Reprocessing Flexible GI Scopes, we take a deeper dive with Jim Collins, BS, RN, CNOR of the Cleveland Clinic to walk through the addition of population-based guidelines which are at the heart of all of these debates. On this episode we explore the advantages of population-based practices against the potential complexities of introducing two or more standards of care.  Tune in to hear Jim's perspectives on facility risk assessments and take a look back at how the pandemic altered the world of GI endoscope reprocessing. #TransmissionControl #Podcast #Education #PublicHealth #InfectionControl

Endoscope drying times and the use of an alcohol rinse has become an area for debate and emerging research is increasing with each passing day.  Advanced inspection technology such as borescopes and the development of ATP testing offer additional measures to evaluate the effectiveness of cleaning the small diameter working channels of flexible scopes.  On this episode of Transmission Control, Nancy Robinson, Ph.D,  and Tamara Behm, MSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC, CER, CQIA, CCSVP, from STERIS Infection Prevention Technologies join hosts Justin Poulin and Dr. Larry Muscarella to discuss recent research that was published in the American Journal of Infection Control.  We explore current standards and put them up against real world application, discovering gaps and outline some potential changes to increase compliance and patient safety.  Our guests also explain the impact that channel design and air pressure have on the drying process and the pros and cons of using and alcohol flush. If you're involved with endoscopes, you'll want to be involved in this episode!  To subscribe to the Transmission Control podcast and catch our future episodes releasing every other week visit: Apple Podcasts -> http://bit.ly/TCPod-Apple Amazon Podcasts -> http://bit.ly/TCPod-Amazon Google Podcasts -> http://bit.ly/TCPod-Google iHeartRadio -> http://bit.ly/TCPod-iHeartRadio Spotify -> http://bit.ly/TCPod-Spotify Stitcher -> http://bit.ly/TCPod-Stitcher Or follow us on social media at: Facebook: https://zcu.io/OcRu Linkedin: https://zcu.io/YdIR #FlexibleScope #GI #Gastrointestinal #WorkingChannels #Cleaning #DryTime #SuperBugs #IP #IC #TransmissionControl #Podcast #Education #IPT #InfectionPrevention #InfectionControl #Infection #PublicHealth #Healthcare

Given the rising concerns of endoscope-related infections around the country, organizations, agencies, and providers believed it was imperative to evaluate the current literature and standards for endoscope reprocessing. Joining us for this week's episode of Transmission Control, Dr. Raman Muthusamy joins Dr. Lawrence Muscarella and Justin Poulin to discuss the critical updates made to the Multisociety Guidelines for Reprocessing Flexible GI Scopes in the early 2021. These updates have helped to reduce confusion about how to navigate conflicting industry guidelines and recommendations from various organizations, but ongoing updates are necessary as the industry continues to explore the many factors that have resulted in “superbug” outbreaks.  Dr. Raman Muthusamy has been front and center in this conversation, is co-author of the multisociety guideline document. In this interview he shares his knowledge of the recent updates to the guidelines (such as facility based risk assessments), the discussion around sterilization versus high level disinfection, and standards of care that are population based rather than universal. Access a copy of the Multisociety guideline on reprocessing flexible GI endoscopes and accessories here. To subscribe to the Transmission Control podcast and catch our future episodes releasing every other week visit: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1570808792 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0jpO4r4RvFIfoMVcx7yln2?si=x_pDH2EjTLClpgNT2TC67w   Or follow us on social media at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Transmission-Control-103851988489519 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/transmissioncontrol/ #GI #Endoscopes #Guidelines #Multi-Society #SuperBug #Outbreaks #FlexibleScopes #TransmissionControl #Podcast #Education #IPT #InfectionPrevention #InfectionControl #Infection #PublicHealth #Healthcare

Did you know there was database that concealed millions of medical device malfunction and injury reports from public view?  Neither did anyone else until Christina Jewett, Senior Correspondent with Kaiser Health News broke the story in the spring of 2019. On this inaugural episode of the Transmission Control podcast focused on public health themes from around the globe, Christina joins Dr. Lawrence Muscarella and Justin Poulin for a discussion on her ground-breaking investigation into the FDA's Adverse Event Reporting database also known as MAUDE.  Christina explains how the MAUDE database came to be, highlights her concerns regarding exemptions and identifies remaining issues that are just waiting for another investigative journalist to tackle. If you are interested in the topics of medical devices, patient safety, government regulation, and public health you won't want to miss this show!  To subscribe to the Transmission Control podcast and catch our future episodes releasing every other week visit: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1570808792 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0jpO4r4RvFIfoMVcx7yln2?si=x_pDH2EjTLClpgNT2TC67w   Or follow us on social media at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Transmission-Control-103851988489519 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/transmissioncontrol/ #TransmissionControl #Podcast #Education #IPT #InfectionPrevention #InfectionControl #Infection #PublicHealth #Healthcare #MAUDE #FDA #AdverseEvent #Reporting