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Assessment of the Effectiveness of Five Initiatives for the Prevention of CLABSIs in ICUs

December 21, 2012 Lawrence F Muscarella PhD

The following is an abstract of Dr. Miscarella’s peer-reviewed article entitled “Assessment of the Reported Effectiveness of Five Different Quality-Improvement Initiatives for the Prevention of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections in…

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Review of an Evaluation of the STERIS Reliance EPS Reprocessor

December 18, 2012 Lawrence F Muscarella PhD

BACKGROUND: This blog by Lawrence F Muscarella, PhD, discusses his comprehensive review of a published evaluation of the STERIS Reliance Endoscope Processing System (“EPS”; Steris Corp., Mentor, OH), which is…

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Let Sleeping Dogs Lie? The Importance of Transparency in Infection Control

December 17, 2012 Lawrence F Muscarella PhD

Letting sleeping dogs lie is usually prudent. But, awakening these dogs from a lazy afternoon nap and having them stand on all four legs is sometimes warranted and apt, in…

Assessment of the Effectiveness of Five Initiatives for the Prevention of CLABSIs in ICUs

Review of an Evaluation of the STERIS Reliance EPS Reprocessor

Let Sleeping Dogs Lie? The Importance of Transparency in Infection Control

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Guidance to Prevent Adverse Events, Including Mucosal Tissue Injuries, When Using Duodenoscopes with a Single-Use Endcap