Point-of-use cleaning and transportation trays
Pre-cleaning at the point of use should be the first step of
reprocessing endoscopes, yet nearly one-third (31%) of our
respondents say they aren't doing it. After use, staff should flush
endoscopes with an enzymatic solution and remove organic
material from the exterior of the scope, says Ms. Nucci. You can
make the task easier with customizable single-use endoscope
kits equipped with a brush, pre-moistened sponge and pre-mea-
sured enzymatic solution. "A custom pack takes the guesswork
out and ensures consistent best practices," she says.
To reduce the risk of bioburden, keep all surgical instruments
moist with an enzymatic solution, especially if the case is longer
than an hour, says Ms. Nucci. Easy-to-use pre-cleaning enzymatic
sprays, foams and gels prevent blood and organic matter from
drying and impeding sterilization.
Safe transportation of dirty instruments and scopes to your
reprocessing area in a rigid, covered container is also key, says
Ms. Nucci. To help limit mix-ups, many survey respondents note
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