4 Strategies to Improve OR-Sterile Processing Department Teamwork & Culture
- August 21, 2020
- Eduardo Chang
- SPD Management
- No Comments
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?
Improving the Sterile Processing Department
- May 20, 2020
- Eduardo Chang
- SPD Management, Surgical Leadership
- No Comments
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 [..]
SPD Employee Appreciation & Retention Relationship
- October 15, 2019
- Eduardo Chang
- SPD Management, SPD Technicians
- No Comments
This week begins the International Sterile Processing Professionals Appreciation Week. Take time this week to personally appreciate each of your professionals in Sterile Processing.
Impact of Sterile Processing in Hospitals
- September 16, 2019
- Eduardo Chang
- SPD Management, Surgical Leadership
- No Comments
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
- August 7, 2019
- Eduardo Chang
- SPD Management, Surgical Leadership
- No Comments
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…
Kim Simmons - SPD Manager
Large hospital in South Carolina Jim Stanicki, CRCST
Regional Director Sterile Processing | Enterprise Surgical Operations, Cleveland Clinic