As Perioperative Healthcare Leaders, we can all agree that these are unprecedented times. Staffing and supply resources have rightfully been diverted to care of COVID 19 patients.
Where does the decontamination process begin in sterile processing? First, we have to understand what decontamination is and how important decontamination is to the patient …
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…
Are you having trouble hiring and retaining Sterile Processing Technicians? Or, are you considering a career as a sterile processing technician?
Sterile Processing Department Staffing is a challenge for most facilities. The work is hard, and the pay is poor. The turnover and vacancy rates are high. As a result, hiring managers often compromise standards[..]
It’s easy to underestimate the importance of the role of sterilization technicians behind the scenes in the operating room. But the many years of education and experience[..]
Trained, vetted sterilization technicians are essential to the success of your healthcare facility. You need them to keep your patients safe, your surgeons happy and your[..]
Most surgeons have a choice on where they practice. That’s why most choose to work in hospitals where they have confidence that [..]