In April of 2006 Wilson J, Tate D. had found that MRSA survived up to 3 weeks on the surgical marking pens(1). As Recently as April 2012 the Health Care Infection Society altered their guidelines on “the facilities required for minor surgical procedures and minimal access interventions(2)” to emphasize single patient use even with skin markers. Even the barrel of a marker can contain harmful organisms(3)!
“A range of strategies and approaches have been developed... read the full story here at www.viscot.com!
Friday, June 21, 2013
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Viscot Medical Celebrates National Time Out Day!
Today is National Time Out Day, marking the importance of surgical time outs and checklists. The AORN introduced the day as “a powerful tool that supports surgical nurses’ ability to speak up for safe practices in the operating room” and the Joint Commission has recognized its significance in the battle against... Read more here at www.viscot.com!
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