Beyond the Surface - an ISSA Podcast
The Healthcare Surfaces Institute (HSI) presents Beyond the Surface, a compelling podcast exploring the foundational role of surfaces in healthcare environments and their impact on patient safety. Each episode delves into key topics like Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs), surface contamination, innovative materials, the role of surfaces in healthcare environment and how and why they support or hinder effective cleaning and disinfection practices.
Featuring healthcare professionals, infection control experts, materials scientists, and HAI survivors, this podcast blends powerful personal stories with expert insights to drive the critical changes that need to take place for improved infection prevention. Tune in to gain valuable knowledge and help create safer healthcare environments.
Beyond the Surface - an ISSA Podcast
The Challenge of Cleaning Medical Devices: A Case Study on Potential Patient Risks
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Cleaning and disinfecting medical devices and patient care equipment is challenging at best. In this segment, Barbara Strain and Linda Lybert discuss the case study “Surface disinfection incompatibility with medical devices creates potential patient risks.” This deep dive provided key insights and gaps that need to be addressed.