Here are four best practices for maintaining good infection control at GI/Endoscopy-driven surgery centers. 1. Suction gross contamination out of the scope post procedure. Generally, ...

Few nurses or endoscopy technicians undergo formal training on infection control and reprocessing before joining endoscopy units, according to a study published in the American Journal of Infection ...

Karen Smith, nursing director at Central Illinois Endoscopy Center in Peoria, says a random auditing of the facility’s compliance to infection control practices and increased regulations on infection ...

Recent 11-day closure of endoscopy department confirmed by hospital and OHA officials; free patient testing offered Providence Medford Medical Center and Oregon Health Authority officials this week ...

Self-paced Endoscopy Technician program prepares students for certification through online modules in GI procedures and endoscopic equipment handling. In just six weeks, learners can gain the hands-on ...