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How to Improve Communication Between the SPD and the OR

SpecialtyCare

The sterile processing department (SPD) and the OR work hand in hand, but they don’t always see eye to eye. To help both departments function smoothly, it’s imperative to create an environment for clear communication, consistent reporting, good-faith problem-solving, and mutual understanding.

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Distal Biceps Tenodesis Surgical Assisting with Arthrex Techniques

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They provide critical intraoperative support, assisting with retraction, suturing, and maintaining a sterile field. Their medical expertise bridges the gap between the surgeon and patient, ensuring seamless communication and care. Every role contributes to the procedures success, ensuring the highest standards of care.

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Sterile Processing Department Workflow: Optimizing Efficiency with SpecialtyCare

SpecialtyCare

The sterile processing department workflow encompasses every step from the moment contaminated instruments leave the operating room to their return as sterile, ready-to-use surgical tools.

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The Vital Role of a Cardiothoracic Surgical First Assistant in Modern Healthcare

SpecialtyCare

The CSFA is not just a passive participant in the operating room; they are an active collaborator who anticipates the surgeons needs, manages surgical instruments, and assists with critical tasks such as suturing, tissue manipulation, and hemostasis (control of bleeding). Assisting with patient positioning and sterile draping.

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Career Opportunities in Sterile Processing: Build Your Future with SpecialtyCare

SpecialtyCare

Table of Contents Discover Rewarding Career Opportunities in Sterile Processing Why Choose Career Opportunities in Sterile Processing? As surgical procedures continue to increase and infection prevention becomes increasingly critical, career opportunities in sterile processing are expanding rapidly across the country.

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6 Ways to Improve Communication Between the SPD and the OR

SpecialtyCare

The sterile processing department (SPD) and the OR work hand in hand, but communication between the two can be disjointed and incomplete, resulting in unnecessary waste and preventable errors. Here are six ways to improve communication between the SPD and the OR in a way that reduces both costs and risks: #1 – Educational Tours.

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Why OR leaders should revisit sterile processing basics

OR Manager

Sterile Processing Department (SPD) managers and technicians know a thing or two about pressure. In a recent webinar covering sterile processing basics, Cori L. Ofstead, MSPH, president and CEO of Ofstead More » The post Why OR leaders should revisit sterile processing basics appeared first on OR Manager.

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