Ofstead & Associates, Inc.
Beyond endoscopes: Visual inspection of surgical instrument lumens
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Retained debris and residual soil can interfere with sterilization of surgical instruments and put patients at risk. This webinar discusses tools and methods for inspecting common lumened instruments, including reusable suction tips and bone shavers. The presenters will show photos and videos of unique internal features of these instruments and tissue, bone fragments, brush bristles, and other foreign debris found in fully processed instruments. Participants will receive tips for developing a visual inspection program for lumened surgical instruments and engaging internal stakeholders to manage risk.
Objectives
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Explain the rationale for visually inspecting the lumens of surgical instruments
- Identify internal structures of surgical instruments that may impact cleaning effectiveness
- Describe debris and residues that may be detected during borescope examinations
- Discuss strategies for developing a visual inspection and quality improvement program
Content outline
- Rationale for visual inspection of lumened instruments
- Overview of the lumen inspection project
- Results of visual inspections for:
- Reusable suction tips
- Arthroscopic shavers
- Strategies for developing a lumen inspection program
- Sponsor acknowledgement (supported by an educational grant from Healthmark)
Cori L. Ofstead, MSPH
President & CEO, Ofstead & Associates
Cori Ofstead is an epidemiologist with 30 years of experience designing and conducting studies about the impact of clinical processes on patient outcomes. She has served as the Principal Investigator on numerous studies related to infection prevention, instrument processing, and vaccination against infectious diseases. Ms. Ofstead is nationally recognized for her groundbreaking research, and her studies have been published in peer-reviewed journals including CHEST, AJIC, ICHE, Urology, Journal of Hospital Infection, Endoscopy International Open, Journal of Wound Care, Gastroenterology Nursing, and Vaccine. She currently serves as a reviewer for AJIC, Endoscopy, and the Journal of Urology, and is an active member of the editorial board for AJIC. She has presented the findings of her studies at national and international conferences sponsored by the CDC, APIC, HSPA, AORN, SGNA, AGA, ASGE, and several universities. In addition, she currently serves as a preceptor for epidemiology students in the School of Public Health at the University of Minnesota.
Krystina M. Hopkins, MPH
Research Manager, Ofstead & Associates
Krystina Hopkins is a research manager with Ofstead & Associates, Inc. where she leads projects related to device processing effectiveness and environmental health, including chronic conditions, vaccination, radiation hygiene, and healthcare costs. She has an MPH in environmental health, specializing in infectious disease. Her research has been published in AJIC, ICHE, Endoscopy International Open, Journal of Wound Care, Urology, AORN Journal, BI&T (AAMI’s journal), and HSPA’s PROCESS magazine, and she is a reviewer for AORN Journal and AAMI’s BI&T. She has presented the findings of her studies at national and international conferences sponsored by the CDC, APIC, and HSPA. Ms. Hopkins has over fourteen years of hands-on health and healthcare-related research experience in diverse in-patient and outpatient settings. Prior to joining Ofstead in 2017, she supported clinical trials in environmental health, health economics, and community-based research as a research project manager at Medica Research Institute. Ms. Hopkins was also involved with projects related to molecular and microbiology, epidemiology, infectious disease, and occupational health in various roles at the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Health.
