Infection Control Consulting Services (ICCS) Founder and President Phenelle Segal, RN, CIC, FAPIC, discussed a recent outbreak of mold at a California hospital with Outpatient Surgery Magazine.

The mold was found growing in a sterilization sink.

In the column, Ms. Segal explains some possible origins of the mold and emphasizes the need for organizations to perform proper cleaning in the decontamination room.

Access the Outpatient Surgery Magazine column here.