Question

A hospital has been having a lot of problems with patients getting infections after surgeries. As a new employee of the hospital,you are tasked with solving this problem. you notice that only the patients from endoscopic procedures (surgeries done with cameras in the body)are getting these infections. please explain how you would, as s scientist, help solve this problem. use words (when appropriate) hypothesis ,data, theory experiment. explain why a law may or may not be helpful.

Answer 1

For solve infection problem in endoscopic procedures-

1 -verify all medical staff who cleaning and disinfection of GI endoscope are trained and competent to do per manufactures instructions for use

2- ensure appropriate personal protection is worm at all time and proper ventilation room

3- preclean endoscope in procedure room immediately after use

4-perform leak testing before manual cleaning

5-ensuring and documenting correct time and temperature ensure use of proper connectors....