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Episodes

87. ST91 – Part 5 of 6: Quality Assurance

Whether you’re a veteran of flexible endoscope processing, or brand new to the field, this podcast series on ST91 is designed for you! 

In this episode, Dr. Mary Ann Drosnock takes us through the steps of flexible endoscope quality assurance. What steps are required? How often? And does staff need to be certified to reprocess flexible scopes? Answers to these questions and more inside with the former co-chair of ST91!

86. ST91 – Part 4 of 6: Handling and Storage of Scopes Post-Processing

Whether you’re a veteran of flexible endoscope processing, or brand new to the field, this podcast series on ST91 is designed for you!

What do the new standards state about how you should be transporting your scopes? And are there new evidence-based recommendations about the type of storage system that is preferred? Join us as we speak to John Whelan about these questions and more!

85. ST91 – Part 3 of 6: Point of Use Treatment and Leak Testing

Whether you’re a veteran of flexible endoscope processing, or brand new to the field, this podcast series on ST91 is designed for you!

Why is pre-cleaning is no longer the terminology used when talking about what is done at the point-of-use? And what is a “Leak Tester Tester” (not a typo)? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this episode with our guest, John Whelan!

84. ST91 – Part 2 of 6: High Risk Endoscopes, Manual Disinfection, and Sterilization

Whether you’re a veteran of flexible endoscope processing, or brand new to the field, this podcast series on ST91 is designed for you!

In this episode, Dr. Mary Ann Drosnock explains what “high-risk endoscopes” are within ST91, why the standards now recommend moving away from “manual disinfection” of flexible scopes, and the push for the industry to move towards sterilization.

83. ST91 – Part 1 of 6: What is ST91? An Introduction to Flexible Endoscope Standards

Whether you’re a veteran of flexible endoscope processing, or brand new to the field, this podcast series on ST91 is designed for you! Dr. Mary Ann Drosnock introduces us to the newest AAMI standard for flexible endoscope processing, ST91. From the background and history of the standard, to what the language in this document means, this is a perfect introduction for those who want to learn more about ST91.

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About Instructor

Kevin Anderson

Kevin Anderson is a Clinical Education Coordinator for Healthmark Industries. He is a registered nurse (BSN) with multiple certifications including CNOR, CRCST, CHL, CIS and CER. Before joining Healthmark Industries, Kevin worked for 18 years in the acute care setting serving in various clinical and leadership capacities including clinical coordinator of general surgery, operating room manager and manager of sterile processing and endoscopy services. His sterile processing team was recognized with IAHCSMM’s Confidence Builder Award for their outstanding quality improvement in 2018.

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