SPD The Heart of the Hospital
The purpose of SPD is to distribute sterile goods throughout the whole hospital.
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Nov
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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
05
Dec
The Patient Safety & Decontamination Relationship
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 …
08
Nov
Who Packed Your Parachute?
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 …
15
Oct
SPD Employee Appreciation & Retention Relationship
This week begins the International Sterile Processing Professionals Appreciation Week. Take time this week to personally appreciate each of your professionals in Sterile Processing.
