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  • AORN 2026 - Experts Address Endoscope Reprocessing Gaps With Borescope Inspections and Frontline Education

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    Infection Control Today
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    Kind
    Conference coverage
    Topics
    Endoscope Reprocessing, Infection Prevention, Operating Room, Sterile Processing

    Jessica Alicdan, MPH, AL-CIP, CIC, infection preventionist at UC San Diego Health, presented at AORN 2026 on endoscope reprocessing challenges. The session highlighted the importance of pre-cleaning, visual inspection, and borescope assessments in preventing device-related infections, while emphasizing collaboration between perioperative teams and sterile processing departments.

  • Check Out Jessica Alicdan's Story

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    Voyage San Antonio Magazine
    Date
    Kind
    Interview / profile
    Topics
    Career Journey, Infection Prevention, COVID-19 Response, Leadership, Public Health

    An in-depth interview covering Jessica's journey from pre-med to becoming an Infection Preventionist, her work during COVID-19, and her role as California APIC President.