$20 Million Wake-Up Call: The Cost of Sterilization Failures in Healthcare

April 29, 2025
dgdesign
SPD Management, Surgical Leadership
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$20 Million Wake-Up Call: The Cost of Sterilization Failures in Healthcare Portland Timbers MLS goalkeeper Jake Gleeson was awarded over $20 million after surgical plates inserted into his legs were allegedly not properly sterilized, leading to severe infections, multiple surgeries, and ending his career. This case underscores the vital importance of proper sterilization procedures in...

Differences and Similarities in Sterile Processing Between Large and Small Hospitals

April 7, 2025
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SPD Management, Surgical Leadership
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Differences and Similarities in Sterile Processing Between Large and Small Hospitals Sterile processing is critical in any hospital, ensuring that surgical instruments and medical devices are properly cleaned, sterilized, and ready for use. While the fundamental principles of sterile processing remain consistent, there are notable differences and similarities between large and small hospitals in managing...

Thoughts Before Promoting Managers

March 18, 2025
dgdesign
SPD Management, Surgical Leadership
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Thoughts Before Promoting Managers While scrolling through LinkedIn, I saw a quote: “When you promote the wrong person, you begin to lose your best people.” After working in Healthcare for over 25 years, this is a common practice, and I have witnessed it many times. Promoting the wrong person can have far-reaching consequences, especially when…

November 22, 2024
dgdesign
SPD Management, Surgical Leadership
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SPD Scorecards: The Hidden Key to Hospital Efficiency and Revenue When Did You Last Review Your SPD KPIs and Scorecard? In the healthcare industry, delivering high-quality patient care, ensuring operational efficiency, and maintaining financial stability are paramount. Hospitals face numerous challenges, including regulatory compliance, resource allocation, and patient satisfaction. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are essential…

Ensuring Excellence in Sterile Processing: From the Quality Perspective

November 7, 2024
dgdesign
SPD Management, Surgical Leadership
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Ensuring Excellence in Sterile Processing: From the Quality Perspective Quality Directors recognize that the meticulous processing of surgical instruments and devices in the SPD is crucial for preventing surgical site infections (SSIs) and cross-contamination, making it the backbone of patient safety. In this edition of the Intel for Healthcare Leaders newsletter, we explore the…

SPD The Heart of the Hospital

November 17, 2021
Moab Healthcare
SPD Management, SPD Technicians
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The purpose of SPD is to distribute sterile goods throughout the whole hospital.

Forming Quality Relationships with Hospital Leadership

September 23, 2021
Moab Healthcare
SPD Management
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When going into a new healthcare organization you always want to give yourself time to get to know the facility and find out what works

SPD Cultural Onboarding: The Edge Your Department is Missing

May 14, 2021
Moab Healthcare
SPD Management
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Starting a job in Central Sterile Services (Sterile Processing), let alone healthcare, is a process!

Disposable Blue wrap. This year’s toilet paper!

May 14, 2021
Moab Healthcare
SPD Management, Surgical Leadership
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In 2020 we faced shortages in PPE, supplies and toilet paper due to the Covid 19 epidemic.

5 Fun Facts About Sterile Processing

November 7, 2020
Moab Healthcare
SPD Management, SPD Technicians
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Sterile Processing Departments are often called the “Heart of the Hospital.” SPD is the area in a hospital or surgery center where cleaning and sterilization[..]

SPD Challanges: Unprocessed Trays the durty truth

SPD Challenges: Unprocessed Trays at 0700 The Dirty Truth

September 17, 2020
Moab Healthcare
SPD Management, SPD Technicians
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If you have managed SPD, you know the drill: Monday morning, dirty trays are at a minimum and things are generally “caught up”. Each day thereafter, the quantity of dirty

4 strategies to improve processing department teamwork & culture

4 Strategies to Improve OR-Sterile Processing Department Teamwork & Culture

August 21, 2020
Moab Healthcare
SPD Management
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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?

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This group of amazing hard working dedicated sterile processing techs has been a true blessing. I am glad to have this team of people to help me and my staff weather this storm.

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, supervisors, and managers. We have been very pleased with their approach and support to us the “customer”.

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…

Don Owens, RN, BSN

Associate Chief Nursing Officer

Moab provides professional and experienced staff that are dedicated to all things Sterile Processing. They are open-minded, willing to learn your processes and willing to help those that are new to the field. Their behavior and performance is outstanding!

Anna Grayson, MS, RN, CRCST, CHL

Director of Sterile Processing

This group of amazing hardworking dedicated Sterile Processing techs has truly been a blessing.

Sterile Processing Manager

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Director of Sterile Processing