IN THIS ISSUE... HEALTHCARE


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November 2020 • Volume 44, No. 11 SPECIAL FOCUS


6 Newswire/Fast Stats 10 SUSTAINABILITY STRIVES FOR ATTENTION, PRIORITY IN PANDEMIC-STRICKEN WORLD But some link sustainability to resilience


OPERATING ROOM


16 IV SYSTEMS STRIVE FOR ACCESS, FLUIDITY Maintaining steady fl ow of equipment, supplies and safety during continuing healthcare crisis


Photo credit: dehweh | stock.adobe.com 16 INFECTION PREVENTION


20 VIRAL VIGILANCE REQUIRES DILIGENCE Disinfectant effi cacy calls for use of the right product on the right surface


CS CONNECTION


28 ENDOSCOPE CARE 2020 In a pandemic world, endoscope care should be at or near center stage Outlook Endoscopy: What’s next for endoscope reprocessing and device design? ........p. 29 Techniques and tips for aeration, drying and storage ....................................................p. 42 Why ergonomics should not be overlooked ..................................................................p. 43 The true colors of hydrogen peroxide sterilization chemical indicator strips ...................p. 44


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46 IAHCSMM Viewpoint Want to improve quality, partnerships? Walk in each other’s shoes by David Taylor


47 CS Solutions Disinfecting dropped instruments, Cleaning verifi cation - essential for cannulated medical devices by Ray Taurasi


48 Self-Study Series Managing the reprocessing challenges of robotic instruments by Tamara Behm and Chasity Seymour


Photo credit: dottedyeti | stock.adobe.com 28 PRODUCTS & SERVICES


52 MEDICAL DISPLAYS AND MONITORS MOVE FORWARD WITH MOMENTUM Focusing on resolution quality, remote and mobile workstations, and data collection


EXPERT EXCLUSIVES


4 SKU’d POTUS purchasing


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57 Special Report Four ways high-quality medical supplies can help reduce the cost of care


58 Standard Practices How COVID-19 can accelerate economic, environmental health by Karen Conway


60 Periscope Color-coded standard needed for H2O2 sterilization indicator strips by James Schneiter


Photo courtesy: Sony Electronics 2 59 Advertiser Index/Classifi ed November 2020 • HEALTHCARE PURCHASING NEWS • hpnonline.com


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