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.

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

The Patient Safety & Decontamination Relationship

The Patient Safety & Decontamination Relationship

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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 …

Who Packed Your Parachute?

Who Packed Your Parachute?

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During my tenure as a surgical technician, I never gave a second thought to where my surgical instruments came from. The instruments were always sterilized and placed on the correct case carts ready …

SPD Employee Appreciation & Retention Relationship

SPD Employee Appreciation & Retention Relationship

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This week begins the International Sterile Processing Professionals Appreciation Week. Take time this week to personally appreciate each of your professionals in Sterile Processing.

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3 Key Steps to Become More Marketable in Sterile Processing

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Here are three things you can do to advance your career and be more marketable in sterile processing from those guys that do nothing but hire SPD and OR Techs: Moab Healthcare

5 Key Soft Skills Sterilization Techs Should Have

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Are you having trouble hiring and retaining Sterile Processing Technicians? Or, are you considering a career as a sterile processing technician?

What makes a great Sterile Processing Technician? 3 Must Have Personality Traits

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Sterile techs play a critical role in surgical outcomes. They sterilize surgical instrumentation and medical devices, and prepare the supplies needed for each surgery.

Sterilization is Not “Glorified Dishwashing”

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  • SPD Management, SPD Technicians, Surgical Leadership
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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[..]

So You Want to Be a Traveling Sterile Processing Technician?

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Travel assignments can be fun and financially rewarding. They offer a unique opportunity to explore the country, see new places, experience new cultures, and meet new friends.