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13. What is Delayed Processing of Endoscopes?
In this episode, Kevin Anderson and John Whelan discuss delayed endoscope processing. John answers the questions, what is delayed processing and how do we do it correctly?
12. Listener Questions and Feedback
Kevin and Stephen Kovach discuss customer questions and feedback to previous episodes. Topics covered in this episode include knowing your ultrasonic IFU before you purchase, and how to manage your water quality.
11. Hands Across the Water: An Interview with Harry Oussoren and Adam Okada
In this special edition episode we talk with Harry Oussoren, Sterile Medical Device Expert from the Netherlands, and Adam Okada, SPD Educator from California. Harry and Adam share what has changed in their respective departments during the pandemic, and whether or not those changes will last after the pandemic.
10. How do I Know that my Ultrasonic is Cleaning Lumened Devices Effectively?
Ultrasonic irrigators are indispensable pieces of equipment in any SPD. However, all of our cleaning equipment is subject to failure. We need to make sure that our equipment is working properly. In this episode, we talk with Stephen Kovach about how to know if our ultrasonic cleaners are cleaning the inside of lumens adequately.
9. Bonus Episode – Interview with Infection Preventionist Jackie Daley
Jackie shares with us observations and lessons learned regarding PPE during the pandemic.
8. What is Cavitation, and How do we Know Our Ultrasonic has Adequate Cavitation?
Stephen Kovach explains ultrasonic cavitation, how to test for it, and why it is important.
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