HLD Taskforce

HLD Taskforce

Taskforce Chair: Jennifer Davidson Feliu, Park Nicollet 
Taskforce Co-Chair: Matt Thell, M Health Fairview 

The APIC Minnesota High-Level Disinfection Taskforce is a discussion and resource group meeting virtually, monthly to discuss current issues and topics relative to high-level disinfection.

 

  • Learn from one-another knowledge, experiences, and opinion
  • Provide guidance on issues and topics   
  • Review accreditation, federal and professional standards 
  • Review complex issues and topics and how to approach 
  • Review information from manufacturers and industry     
  • Review new and emerging technologies and practices
  • Review published articles, scientific studies, and professional opinions
  • Review questions and issues from members and provide consensus response               
  • Share policy, procedure, study, and other materials (as appropriate)

 

Recent Topics Included:

  • CDC-HICPAC resource
  • Multisociety guideline on reprocessing flexible GI endoscopes and accessories
  • Processing ultrasound transducers and covers use
  • Processing flexible endoscopes

 

If you are interested in joining this group please contact Mike Festa, Mandy Halvorson or Jennifer Davidson-Feliu