This is a shame, and certainly makes a case for virtual colonoscopies too. This portion puzzled me as well to have one VA facility send their equipment 30 miles outsourced to another VA facility to sterilize, which every facility should have their own sterilizing facilities.
Sterilization at a VA Hospital – Should this be outsourced for another VA facility to sterilize tools and equipment used?
Over 40 VA medical centers have been investigated for carrying out unsanitary procedures and even accidentally infecting veterans with
such deadly viruses as HIV and Hepatitis. Nancy Cordes reports.
Deadly VA Colonoscopies - CBS News Video
Related Reading:
Terrence Howard and CDC – Media Discussing the Importance of Screening for Colon Cancer
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HIV risk at Miami VA hospital – Colonoscopy equipment sterilization questioned
VA Warns Advises thousands to be tested for Hepatitis and HIV
Sterilization at a VA Hospital – Should this be outsourced for another VA facility to sterilize tools and equipment used?
HIV risk at Miami VA hospital – Colonoscopy equipment sterilization questioned
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