November 17, 2021
Starting a job in Central Sterile Services (Sterile Processing), let alone healthcare, is a process!
September 23, 2021
Starting a job in Central Sterile Services (Sterile Processing), let alone healthcare, is a process!
May 14, 2021
Starting a job in Central Sterile Services (Sterile Processing), let alone healthcare, is a process!
May 14, 2021
Sterile Processing Outsourcing…. sounds like a great idea, but is it? Some facilities have tried it with a mixed bag of success;
May 14, 2021
In 2020 we faced shortages in PPE, supplies and toilet paper due to the Covid 19 epidemic.
November 7, 2020
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[..]
September 17, 2020
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
August 21, 2020
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?
May 20, 2020
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 [..]
May 12, 2020
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.
December 5, 2019
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 …
November 8, 2019
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 …
October 15, 2019
This week begins the International Sterile Processing Professionals Appreciation Week. Take time this week to personally appreciate each of your professionals in Sterile Processing.
September 16, 2019
Sterile processing has a direct and significant effect on surgeon satisfaction, risk, patient safety, revenue, and cost. Disruptions in sterile processing or improper sterilization …
August 7, 2019
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 […]
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February 7, 2019
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[..]