Filthy surgical instruments: The hidden threat in America's operating rooms

By Joe Eaton

How contaminated medical devices expose patients to infection

Excerpts from this story referencing "Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital":

"… one,” said Sharon Greene-Golden, a central sterile processing manager at Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital in Newport News, Va., and president-elect of the International Association …"

CORRECTED: States pushing efforts to require certification for cleaning medical instruments

By Joe Eaton

States pushing certification requirement for workers who clean surgical instruments

Excerpts from this story referencing "Jo Colacci":

"… rkers.“In New York, you need the unions to get the bill through,” said Jo Colacci, government affairs director at IAHCSSM, which is the main force behind th …"