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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

Integrated Operating Rooms

Operating rooms (OR) have evolved tremendously with technological innovations delivering enhanced patient care in and out of the OR. Hospitals continue to design operation theatre rooms focusing on greater functionality and improved patient comfort... Read More