DS 33 - Enhancing Disinfection and Sterilization Practices in Multi-hospital Setting Through Collaboration Between Infection Prevention and Perioperative Teams
Infection Prevention Senior Specialist Corewell Health
Disclosure(s):
Eileen R. Thompson, MPH, MS, MS, CIC: No financial relationships to disclose
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participant will be able to describe three strategies used to enhance compliance with high-level disinfection and sterilization protocols in a multi-hospital setting.
Upon completion, participant will be able to explain how collaboration between Infection Prevention, Operating Room, and Sterile Processing Department teams can contribute to a reduction in short-turn-around sterilization volume.
Upon completion, participant will be able to describe two audit-feedback mechanisms that support sustained compliance with sterilization protocols.
