I cannot think of any two departments in healthcare that depend on each other and require teamwork more than the Operating Room and Sterile Processing Departments. So why is it so common to see an “us versus them” mentality?
Not that long ago, Healthcare organizations were reluctant to “invest” in their Sterile Processing Departments. Critical infrastructure and human capital needs were tabled while funding was being utilized [..]
This week begins the International Sterile Processing Professionals Appreciation Week. Take time this week to personally appreciate each of your professionals in Sterile Processing.
Sterile processing has a direct and significant effect on surgeon satisfaction, risk, patient safety, revenue, and cost. Disruptions in sterile processing or improper sterilization …
3 Ways to Increase Retention in Your Sterile Processing Department High turnover rates of SPD directors and managers, educators, supervisors, and technicians can have a significant effect on the OR and elsewhere in a healthcare institution. Total hospital turnover rates across the nation are 19.1 percent, according to the 2019 National Health Care Retention…
This group of amazing hard working dedicated sterile processing techs has been a true blessing. I am glad to have this team of peo...
Kim Simmons - SPD Manager
Large hospital in South Carolina
Moab was able to source and provide an experienced and talented group of technicians and leadership with lead technicians, supervi...
Jim Stanicki, CRCST
Regional Director Sterile Processing | Enterprise Surgical Operations, Cleveland Clinic
We have noticed a significant difference in our SPD services since getting MOAB’s help…