H I G H - L E V E L
D I S I N F E C T I O N
thorough cleaning and repair. If the failures mounted, we'd present the data at a
You've Been Sued: Now What?
physicians' meeting and halt the use of simethicone in scopes.
We all know that patients sometimes experience bad
outcomes in healthcare. Unfortunately, almost 20,000
Analyzing the results
times per year, bad outcomes lead to malpractice suits,
We tested every flexible endoscope that saw simethicone for a year, from February 2012
expensive, time-consuming, emotionally painful affairs
through January 2013. Eleven of our physicians had used the compound in 140 scopes.
that frequently involve surgical facilities as well as
One doc used it in 44 scopes during the study, another in only 1. Out of 140 scopes tested, none failed the channel-check test after the initial cleaning phase.
So it was that much more satisfying when I was able to report to the quality assurance
and process improvement committee in February that the data showed overwhelmingly
physicians. When it happens, you can't turn back the
clock and do the case over. But you can maximize
your chances for justice, reduce exposure for
your facilities and make the ordeal easier on
yourself if you're prepared. Learn the
ropes at OR Excellence this fall in "You've
positive results and that no corrective action was necessary. Not to mention that my
Been Sued: Now What?" a presentation
supreme confidence in our reprocessing staff's abilities was confirmed. OSM
by Jan Kleinhesselink, RN, BSHM, and
Ms. Raio (lraio@theendocenter.com) is the purchasing supervisor and technical manager at
The Endo Center at Voorhees in Voorhees, N.J.
Carmen Lester, RN, JD.
Jan Kleinhesselink,
RN, BHSM
Carmen Lester,
RN, JD
Chief Quality Officer
Lincoln Surgical
Hospital
Lincoln, Neb.
Chief Clinical Officer
Lincoln Surgical
Hospital
Lincoln, Neb.
To read a Q&A with
these speakers,
please visit us at:
www.orexcellence.com/conference-connections/2013/02/14
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