few other ways to enhance your quality control efforts, says Ms.
Nucci. These include devices like fiber-optic scopes that check for
bioburden inside lumens or chemical analyses that swab and test
instruments for leftover proteins. But before investing in any of
these adjunct tech-
nologies, Ms. Nucci
stresses that you
must review any
clinical studies sup-
porting the tests,
since some have lim-
ited evidence back-
ing up their efficacy
claims. You could
also consider sim-
pler options. One
surveyed manager
notes that his facility
uses a magnifying
glass "to assess and
ensure that the tools
are free from visible
debris before pack-
ing for sterilization."
Verification also
applies to your
cleaning and sterili-
zation equipment.
While 72% of respon-
dents say they
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