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

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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

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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

Thoughts Before Promoting Managers

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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…

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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 

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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 Hospital

SPD The Heart of the Hospital

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The purpose of SPD is to distribute sterile goods throughout the whole hospital.

Forming Quality Relationships with Hospital Leadership

Forming Quality Relationships with Hospital Leadership

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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

SPD Cultural Onboarding: The Edge Your Department is Missing

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Starting a job in Central Sterile Services (Sterile Processing), let alone healthcare, is a process!

Disposable Blue Wrap. This years toilet paper

Disposable Blue wrap. This year’s toilet paper!

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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

5 Fun Facts About Sterile Processing

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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

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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

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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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