Disposable Blue wrap. This year’s toilet paper!
In 2020 we faced shortages in PPE, supplies and toilet paper due to the Covid 19 epidemic.
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May
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Nov
5 Fun Facts About Sterile Processing
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[..]
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Sep
SPD Challenges: Unprocessed Trays at 0700 The Dirty Truth
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
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Aug
4 Strategies to Improve OR-Sterile Processing Department Teamwork & Culture
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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May
Improving the Sterile Processing Department
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 [..]
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May
Elective Surgery Will Resume: Is Your SPD Ready?
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.
