Sterile Precision: Winning the Fight Against SSIs in the OR Tackling the Persistent Challenge of Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) remain one of the most stubborn and costly healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), responsible for up to 20% of all HAIs and impacting 2–5% of inpatient surgical patients. These infections extend hospital stays, increase readmissions, and elevate […]

Would You Have Surgery at Your Hospital? A Wake-Up Call for CEOs Would You Have Surgery at Your Hospital? A Wake-Up Call for Hospital CEOs Imagine sitting on an operating table at your own hospital. As the anesthesia kicks in, a question lingers: Would I feel confident in the safety, quality, and consistency of this […]

  The Importance of KPIs & Metrics in Sterile Processing Sterile Processing Departments (SPDs) play a crucial role in healthcare facilities, ensuring that surgical instruments and equipment are properly sterilized and ready for use. The efficiency and effectiveness of these departments directly impact patient safety and operational success. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics are […]

Urgent Solutions for Hospital Safety as HICPAC Dissolves Urgent Solutions for Hospital Safety: Moab Healthcare Steps Up as HICPAC Dissolves The abrupt dissolution of the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC) has sent shockwaves through the healthcare community, leaving hospitals exposed and vulnerable. For over three decades, HICPAC provided evidence-based infection control guidelines that […]