Discussions in Infection Control

An independent site by Lawrence F Muscarella PhD -- a national authority on the causes and prevention of healthcare-associated infections and related errors.

Category: Infection Prevention

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Improper Use and Reprocessing of a Gastrointestinal Endoscope’s Auxiliary Water System

April 8, 2013 Lawrence F Muscarella PhD

August 16, 2013 — In December, 2008, clinicians identified an adverse event at the Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC) in Murfreesboro (TN) that sparked a national discussion about the quality…

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Types and Characteristics of Biological Indicators for Monitoring Sterilization Processes

March 22, 2013 Lawrence F Muscarella PhD

Note: Dr. Muscarella is accepting new clients seeking guidance in infection prevention, hospital infections, instrument reprocessing, and other related topics. April 30, 2013 (By Lawrence F Muscarella, PhD) — A…

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