Live From Industry: The Last Mile of Endoscope Reprocessing Drying and Storage

CE/IPU: 0

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 @ 1 pm ET

Speaker: Rebecca Alvino, RN, MS, CNS, CIC, CNOR, CRCST, NEA-BC, FAPIC

In endoscope reprocessing, the final stages can make the difference in patient safety. The Last Mile of Endoscope Reprocessing: Drying and Storage will take a closer look at the final key steps for these reusable medical devices. This session will highlight why drying and storage deserve as much attention as cleaning and high-level disinfection.

Learning objectives

1. Describe the role and importance of drying and storage in reprocessing to prevent microbial growth following high-level disinfection
2. Identify risks associated with inadequate drying and improper storage
3. Discuss the variation in standards and guidelines for drying and storage of endoscopes

By registering for this webinar, you agreed to be contacted by program sponsor and APIC Industry Partner: Olympus

Continuing Education (CE) Credit: 

In support of improving patient care, The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (APIC) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 

 Nursing: 

• APIC designates this activity for 0 Nursing Contact Hours 

Physicians: 

• APIC designates this live course activity for a maximum of 0 PRA Category 1 Credits™ 
• Physicians should claim only the credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

IPUs: 

• APIC designates this activity for 0 infection prevention unit(s). 
• For more information, please visit CBIC's website