We're happy to present you with this month's collection of top industry related news and articles. Enjoy!
DMC Layoffs don’t Include Sterilization Facility
The Detroit News – 29 November, 2016
The Detroit Medical Center is laying off some of its 12,400-member workforce, but it has exempted workers at the heart of a recently concluded federal probe into dirty surgical instruments at its five Midtown hospitals.
Chinese City Halts Bird Trade over Flu Epidemic Fears
PressTV.com – 26 December, 2016
Bird flu in China. We can only hope that the precautions taken will suffice birdflu infection control.
Russia, Brazil Firms Agree to Develop Irradiation Center to Sterilize Medicines
Sputnik – 02 December, 2016
Russia’s state-run United Innovation Corporation and Brazilian consultancy CK3 signed a memorandum of understanding to develop an irradiation center that would sterilize healthcare and cosmetic products.
Follow These Guidelines To Innovate Well
Daily News – 20 December, 2016
3M takes an innovative look at the Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) and comes up with out of the box solutions.
Trial to Begin for Pharmacist Linked to Fungal Meningitis Outbreak
CNN – 04 January, 2017
More than 700 people in 20 states were diagnosed with fungal meningitis and other infections after receiving contaminated medication in 2012. Sixty-four patients in nine states died, making it the deadliest meningitis outbreak in US history.
Can A New Device Put An End To Contaminated Duodenoscopes?
Consumer Advocacy News – 03 January, 2017
A new device looks to completely eradicate deaths caused by contaminated duodenscopes.
Raid of Unlicensed Plastic Surgeon's Home in Delta Prompts Alert about Health Risk
Straight.com – 11 January, 2017
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia is urging all clients of an unlicensed plastic surgeon in Delta to see a registered physician for possible HIV and hepatitis testing.
3 Ways Big Data Will Ensure your Sterile Processing Department is Part of the Digital Transformation
Ascendco Health – 16 January, 2017
How can big data position your sterile processing department to intercept the predicted spending lanes of 2017 and be a part of the solution? Here are 3 examples that align with expressed areas of focus by 20 of our nations largest healthcare delivery systems.
NASA Glenn RED Team Helps EP+R Sterilize Ambulances
ECN Magazine – 17 January, 2017
When a small business in Kent, Ohio was looking for help to advance one of their products, it came from an unexpected source.
No Infections Reported
Pasadena Weekly – 12 January, 2017
Hospital officials are warning heart surgery patients that they may have been exposed to bacteria due to sterilization problems with medical equipment.
Professional Body Piercing Checklist: What to Look for in a Piercer
Body Candy – 17 January, 2017
A license does not mean that the piercer is properly trained to perform piercing properly.
Sterilization in Dentistry is always important.
Health Department Finds Dead Mice, Insects, Dirty Instruments
NBC – 09 January, 2017
How would you feel if you found dead mice, insects and dirty instruments inside your dentist's dental clinic sterilization room?
Dirty Dental Tools Put Dozens at Risk for Disease
Necn – 10 January, 2017
Patients of a dental clinic in Morrsville, Vermont may have been exposed to pathogens on improperly-cleaned dental equipment.
Dentist Who May Have Exposed 500+ Vets to HIV and Hepatitis Resigns in Shame
Rare – 03 December, 2017
There are so many cases of improper sterilization in dental clinics. The latest is a dentist who may have exposed 500+ vets to HIV and Hepatitis. Wonder what can be done?
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