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SGNA BREAKING NEWS

Announcement: SGNA Releases Revised Infection Prevention Practice Document
SGNA recently revised a practice document focused on infection prevention. The revised Standards of Infection Prevention in Reprocessing of Flexible Gastrointestinal Endoscopes (2016) refines the statement about manual cleaning of endoscopes, and includes a detailed listing of practice areas where further research is needed. SGNA is committed to providing gastroenterology nursing professionals with resources based on current evidence, and evaluates and updates practice documents when new research is published or brought forward.
As the professional organization representing GI nurses and associates, SGNA is committed to meeting the needs of our specialty with practice-related strategies. Infection Prevention is a critical issue facing GI professionals, and SGNA provides GI professionals with the necessary tools and resources to ensure the delivery of safe patient care.
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New Quick Comply Starter Kit!

Healthmark Industries is proud to present the “Quick Comply” starter kit for your Endoscopy / GI departments.

Designed to comply with AAMI ST91, the Quick Comply Kit provides key elements for cleaning verification, safe storage, traceability, and labeling all in one convenient kit: 100 ChannelCheck™ (UCC-101) that come with 2 boxes of 50 test strips and 1 control per box capable of testing any lumened instrument for residual organic soils (i.e., blood, protein and carbohydrates); 20 Valvesafe™ (VS-002 BLU) single-use polypropylene cages that attach to endoscopes for storage of up to four endoscope valves and detachable parts, the unique container design has large openings that allow disinfectants to flow through effectively and permit adequate drying in a contaminant free environment; 1 Valvesafe™ Dispenser (VSH-022) made from ABS Plastic designed to store 20 single-use Valvesafe™ cages (VS-002 BLU); 100 Green HangTime Labels (403225 HTKG) that track your endoscope by day and month to indicate the scopes last reprocess date, which includes fillable spaces for the scope serial number and initials (labels are available in other colors). The Quick Comply Kit is available for individual purchase.

Part# Description Pkg Price

QCK-101 Quick Comply Kit EA $165.00

More information available upon request. Email US or Call: 713-640-5393

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New Scope Drying Cabinet from Logiquip

Houston Hospital Services is the proud distributor for Logiquip Storage Solutions. At the IAHCSMM Conference and Expo, Logiquip launched a newly designed Endoscope drying cabinet. Logiquip is proud to offer a full line of endoscope cabinets, the Endo Dri-Stor series. Fabricated using high-quality stainless steel and available with a broad range of options including channel air purge. Designed to stylishly protect and manage scopes.

FEATURES:

• All welded type 304 stainless steel fabrication.

• Every surface is non-porous and can withstand hospital-grade disinfectants.

• Hinged glass doors with stainless steel 1-1 /2″ tubular frame and piano hinge.

• Innovative side-compartment design allows easy access for to interior components and cabinet modularity. Two storage cabinets can attach to one component cabinet, which provides significant space and cost savings

• The modular design allows for options to be added later, expanding with your needs.

• Removable bottom stainless steel drip tray allows access to adjustable leveling feet and also to clean the floor beneath the cabinet.

• LED Lighting

• More ventilation options than any other cabinet made in North America. Choose from: – Ambient without filter – Power vent with HEPA Filter – Channel Air Purge with HEPA Filter – Power vent with HEPA Filter and Individual Channel Purge

• Premium HEPA filter: removes 99:97% of particulate 0.3 micron in size

The Industry Demands REAL Channel Purge Drying Cabinets! 

Drying is a critical element in reprocessing … Endoscopes must be stored in an area that is clean, well­ ventilated and dust-free in order to keep the endoscopes dry and free of microbial contamination …. Drying cabinets are designed to control air quality and humidity, and access to endoscopes” SGNA, Standards of Infection Prevention in Reprocessing of Flexible Gastrointestinal Endoscopes, 2015

For more information or to contact us for a quote, please call 713-640-5393 or email team@hhstx.com

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National GI Nurses & Associates Week!

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Join Houston Hospital Services, Inc as we celebrate our GI professionals March 21-25. We show our love and support for these important doctors and nurses and are proud to be part of their local Houston SGNA chapter. The SGNA mission is to provide all gastroenterology and endoscopy patients, care providers and collaborative partners at all levels of practice with evidence-based procedural resources that will ensure safety from infections throughout the gastroenterology and endoscopy experience. We celebrate this week and honor all GI professionals.

Click HERE to learn more about SGNA and their educational resources.

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SGNA Houston Conference & Tradeshow Tomorrow!

On February 27, 2016, Houston Hospital Services, Inc. represents Healthmark Industries at the local Houston SGNA Annual Spring Conference and Tradeshow! Located at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Greenway from 6:30am until 5:00pm. Join us to see what’s new from Healthmark Industries and how Houston Hospital Services can help your Gastroenterology departments with the latest tools in reprocessing and cleaning verification. Anyone centered around the Gastroenterology or Endoscopy departments in the Texas Medical Center and surrounding hospital systems are encouraged to attend.

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SGNA Releases New Infection Prevention Documentation

SGNA (The Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Inc.) released new infection prevention documentation for GI professionals. Additionally, there are related educational webinars focused on the newly released documentation. For more information, see this link from Infection Control Today. To sign up for the webinars, Click Here!

 

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Join Us at SGNA Houston!

On February 27, 2016, Houston Hospital Services, Inc. represents Healthmark Industries at the local Houston SGNA Annual Spring Conference and Tradeshow! Join us to see what’s new from Healthmark Industries and how Houston Hospital Services can help your Gastroenterology departments with the latest tools in reprocessing and cleaning verification.

To see the full agenda and register for this event, please CLICK HERE!

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SGNA Houston Chapter Annual Event

Join us for the Annual SGNA Houston Chapter Event on Feb. 27, 2016  at the DoubleTree by Hilton, 6 Greenway Plaza, Houston Tx. 77046. Stay tuned for more posted details about the sessions and times.

Houston Hospital Services, Inc. will be representing Healthmark Industries, Applied Logic, Symmetry Surgical, Sterile Services, Logiquip and Pedigo.