Numerous surgeries were cancelled last week at the Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge, Alberta after finding residue on surgical instruments. Until the problem is resolved, equipment is being sent to other Alberta Health Services facilities for reprocessing.
In the past year the auditor general has identified concerns over the reprocessing of medical devices at healthcare facilities within the province emphasizing the importance of proper reprocessing of equipment for patient safety. Additionally, the auditor general notes that in order to consistently and properly reprocess medical devices a system must be established to oversee and direct the province's facilities.
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In the past year the auditor general has identified concerns over the reprocessing of medical devices at healthcare facilities within the province emphasizing the importance of proper reprocessing of equipment for patient safety. Additionally, the auditor general notes that in order to consistently and properly reprocess medical devices a system must be established to oversee and direct the province's facilities.
Click here to read the full news article...
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