TY  - JOUR
T1  - VA oversight questioned
AU  - Mitka M
Y1  - 2011/06/08
N1  - 10.1001/jama.2011.773
JO  - JAMA
SP  - 2280
EP  - 2280
VL  - 305
IS  - 22
N2  - 
In 2008, improper reprocessing of endoscopes at VA facilities may have placed thousands of veterans in Tennessee and Florida at risk of exposure to hepatitis viruses and HIV. In 2009 and 2010, more than 3300 veterans were exposed to similar risks because of improper processing of ear, nose, and throat endoscopes or deficient handling of dental equipment.

SN  - 0098-7484
M3  - doi: 10.1001/jama.2011.773
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.2011.773
ER  -