#48 Inside the Scope: Fixing the Gaps in Endoscope Reprocessing

Update: 2025-07-03

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Confused by endoscope reprocessing gaps? Join hosts Nikki, Jess, and guest Frankie Catalfumo as they dig into brush types, drying myths, storage debates, and why IFUs can't be trusted blindly. Packed with humor, hard truths, and baking analogies, this episode arms you with practical advice and a few laughs to stop biofilm from crashing your sterile party. Tune in!

With special guest:

Frankie Catalfumo, MPH, CIC, CRST, Director of Practice Guidance and Health Equity, APIC

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#48 Inside the Scope: Fixing the Gaps in Endoscope Reprocessing

Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC)

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#48 Inside the Scope: Fixing the Gaps in Endoscope Reprocessing

Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC)

#48 Inside the Scope: Fixing the Gaps in Endoscope Reprocessing