Newsletter Articles Our expert answers your questions about CMS' newly adopted rule and what you need to know The first disposable colonoscopy scope, the Invendoscope SC200, was recently cleared for medical use by the FDA. The single-use scope is being sold at around $200 apiece and is being marketed as a safer alternative to the current industry standard of reusable scopes. Following is a Q&A with Lisa Woodward, RN, center director for North Hills Endoscopy Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas, who discusses the benefits of the new devices and what clinics should consider before switching to the new scopes. Laundry carts should be the last thing on a facility manager’s mind, until you realize the lurking danger Marketing Spotlight Too often healthcare organizations find themselves unprepared for a hazardous situation or patient. It is in these tense moments that proper PPE training is put to use in order to protect staff and patients while minimizing risk. The only way to ensure your staff is ready for such a situation is through awareness and training on an organization-wide level. The PPE Handbook for Healthcare Facilities, sold in packs of five, is the perfect tool to give staff the knowledge and know-how of proper PPE usage. Editor's Picks November 3, 2016 Is All of Your Team In The Know? Our weekly e-newsletters can keep your team abreast of up-to-date industry information; including expert analysis where you need it most. Subscribe to any -- or all -- of our e-newsletters. |