Infection Prevention

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What Bugs You? 7 Facts You May Not Know About Microorganisms in Endoscopy

For those of us outside these specialties, it’s still worth knowing a bit about these sometimes ubiquitous bugs that are relevant to endoscopy and other healthcare settings. Test your knowledge below, based on content curated by Olympus infection prevention specialists, available at Overview of Relevant Microorganisms in Endoscopy (olympus.com). This A-to-Z list is complete with sourced links and additional reads!

At Our Core

Infection Prevention Week 2022 - Preparing to Make an Impact

International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) is October 16-22, 2022. For over 35 years, IIPW has been dedicated to raising awareness on the importance of infection prevention, observing each year with a unique theme. This year’s IIPW theme is “The Future in Infection Prevention: 50 Years of Infection Prevention” recognizing the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology’s (APIC’s) 50th anniversary with a look back at a half century’s progress in the fight against infection, and what may come for future generations.

Medical Technologies

Opening Up a World of Reprocessing Training

As infection control practices become more rigorous, it's important for reprocessing technicians to have the time necessary for education and continued training.

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