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Expanding Sterilization Options for Medical Devices

Sterilization renders a medical device free from viable microorganisms to help prevent the transmission of harmful organisms to patients and help reduce the risk of hospital-acquired infections (HAI). According to the United States Food & Drug Association (FDA)... Read More

Managing a Water Crisis in Sterile Processing

Sterile processing professionals are tasked with managing hundreds of instruments daily, staff shortages, and so much more. Policies and procedures are often in place for common occurrences, such as a failed quality test, but one thing a department manager may not be prepared for... Read More

SPD Staffing & Training: Critical To An Effective Sterile Processing Program

Effective sterilization of surgical instruments and devices is critical. The Sterile Processing Department (SPD) technicians' primary role is to clean, sterilize, store, and track surgical instruments and devices used in medical procedures. Improperly processed surgical instruments can impact patients' safety... Read More

What is Offsite Reprocessing

The Sterile Processing Department (SPD) is a highly critical department at a healthcare facility. The SPD is responsible for cleaning, decontaminating, sterilizing, and preparing surgical instruments for the Operating Room (OR). Many SPDs face challenges daily, from influxes in surgical case volumes and staffing shortages... Read More