SpecialtyCare

JUNE 21, 2025

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.

Sterile

SpecialtyCare

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

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.

Communication

Sullivan Healthcare Consulting

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Sterile processing is boring. After all, if something particularly exciting happens in your facility’s sterile processing department (SPD), it’s most likely a sign that things aren’t going well. And when a sterile processing department can do that, they can ensure an elite level of patient safety and satisfaction.

Sterile

OR Manager

APRIL 19, 2024

Nonetheless, virtually every one I saw—including those purporting to focus on technology or clinical best practices—had lessons to More » The post Editorial: Perioperative leaders push teamwork, communication at 2024 AORN Expo appeared first on OR Manager.

Communication

OR Manager

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

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.

Sterile

OR Manager

JUNE 23, 2024

Reforming instrument reprocessing practices does not always end with the main sterile processing department (SPD). Holding clinics to the same standard adds to the challenge, whether they are associated with More » The post Scaling standards from sterile processing department to clinic appeared first on OR Manager.

Sterile

Platinum Meidcal Staffing

JULY 31, 2024

Surgical Techs : Experts in assisting with surgeries and maintaining sterile environments. Sterile Processing Techs : Essential for ensuring all surgical instruments are meticulously cleaned and sterilized. Effective Communication : Maintain seamless communication with your assigned staff members.

Surgical Assisting

SpecialtyCare

OCTOBER 12, 2024

You’ll be working with professionals who value communication and cooperation. Sterile Processing : The Sterile Processing team plays a critical role in patient safety by ensuring all surgical instruments are clean, sterilized, and ready for use.

Sterile

IU School of Medicine

MARCH 11, 2024

NASA Ames runs control center or the communications with the astronauts as they work with the rodent payloads. It is mainly to keep the astronauts safe, it certainly is not sterile. A small team has been at NASA Ames and at NASA KSC over the past 2 weeks. The astronauts did a great job and our work was completed ahead of schedule.

Sterile

Trocar Supplies

MARCH 6, 2023

They are not designed to be sterilized and used again. Single-use surgical tools don't have to be cleaned and sterilized after they are used. Each instrument is sterile and ready for use. Each patient receives a sterile instrument. Steam sterilization does not always produce the formation of bacterial biofilms.

Sterile

SpecialtyCare

OCTOBER 10, 2023

I focus on] maintaining a good relationship with the staff because I communicate with them regularly and work alongside them all day. After the procedure is finished, I make sure our products are clean and sterilized. I love the teamwork between all of the MISS techs. We all work hard to ensure a positive work flow.”

Operating Room

Sullivan Healthcare Consulting

AUGUST 19, 2024

It often boils down to poor communication and a profound lack of time on both ends. Learn how a shift in interdepartmental communication revitalized a major university’s sterile processing department These two groups have very little time together. Contact Sullivan’s team of consultants today to get started.

Communication

Somnia

APRIL 5, 2023

What is probably cheaper is having pharmacy involved to sterilely draw up medications from multidose vials,” he said. Clifford Gevirtz, MD, an anesthesiologist, and the medical director of Somnia Inc., in Harrison, N.Y., noted that such an approach to containing costs is “very ambitious” and may be challenging to implement.

Anesthesia

BFW Inc.

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Optimize Care Synchronization and Communication In the operating room, clear communication and seamless coordination are required to perform safe, successful surgeries. Now, this is not to suggest that video replaces the need for verbal communication. Surgical videos can also be utilized during pre- and post-op.

Operating Room

Sullivan Healthcare Consulting

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Challenge 1: Avoiding Governance Issues With Proven Strategies If ORs and the departments that support them are not aligned or communicating, patient throughput, patient safety, and the facility’s financial sustainability are all threatened. When that happens, facilities face an uphill battle to get teams back on track. Luke’s COSM.

Operating Room

The Anesthesia Consultant

MARCH 22, 2023

The crew members teleconference with physicians on Earth, with a 20-minute communication delay because of the 140-million mile distance between them. Telemedicine can provide remote communication for medical consultation. The physicians confirm a probable diagnosis of appendicitis.

Anesthesia

SpecialtyCare

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

To improve SPD efficiency, effective management tools need to be implemented, including training and error tracking, tray optimization, and increased communication and collaboration between the SPD and the OR. The pressure for quick turnaround times only exacerbates these issues.

Collaboration

DFW Anesthesia Professionals

JANUARY 8, 2024

Research has consistently indicated that distractions from excessive noise can hinder the OR team’s focus, potentially undermining their execution of sterile practices, thus increasing the risk of surgical site infections. Noise compromises communication, posing a risk to patient safety while escalating stress among OR personnel.

Operating Room

BFW Inc.

JUNE 17, 2021

COVID-19 puts additional strain on hospital resources, due to the increased focus on sterilization and overcapacity of ICUs – improving hospital efficiency is a critical focus in response to these issues. In particular, better management of sterile instruments produces significant cost savings for hospitals.

Hospital

Incision

JANUARY 29, 2024

Many of us have seen problems caused by a lack of communication between different parts of an organization. Think surg techs not talking to sterile processing, anesthesiology not talking to recovery, surgeons not talking to anyone… Over time, behaviors develop to support the aims of the team itself, rather than the organization as a whole.

Surgery

Trocar Supplies

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

A reusable trocar might be used hundreds or even thousands of times, with sterilization after every use and periodic sharpening following your clinic protocols. A disposable trocar is, by definition, used just once. However, there can be patient specific needs that affect the choice between single-use and reusable trocars for some patients.

Hematoma

ARC/STSA

JUNE 22, 2023

Deanna Hayden Chippewa Valley Technical College, Eau Claire, Wisconsin Being the last line of defense for patient safety and sterility in the operating room requires someone with strong and effective communication. I have always had a passion for surgery and can’t wait to see where my journey as a surgical technologist takes me.

Surgical First Assistant

SpecialtyCare

OCTOBER 13, 2023

My day-to-day would be a combination of supporting surgical procedures, collaboration and effective communication with the surgical team, and always being available to assist with emergency surgeries after hours,” says Dionna. Rewards of the Job Dionna’s everyday experience consists of a variety of tasks and interactions. “My

Collaboration

The Anesthesia Consultant

OCTOBER 18, 2017

At this point you move to his left arm, prep the skin with Betadine, and in a sterile fashion withdraw 20 ml of the patient’s blood into a syringe. Because communication is important, the anesthesiologist also contacts the attending orthopedic surgeon and discusses his intended plan. 2012;344:e3675.

Anesthesiologist

EARN Cares

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The nursing skills that a CNM should detail within their nursing resume and nursing background include clinical skills, communication talents, emergency response acumen, patient-centered care examples and high attention to detail via record-keeping. Emphasize strong communication skills, especially in patient education and counseling.

Nurse

Anaesthesia News

MARCH 6, 2024

The device is made of silicone (latex free) and is re-usable, after sterilization in an autoclave, up to 50 times. Internal cricoid pressure provided by the inbuilt cushion device maintains communication between the sump area and the upper end of esophagus. There are six sizes, suitable for neonates up to large adults.(Table)

Anesthesia

The Circulating Life

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Honestly, I don’t know what I was even expecting, but what I saw was a well-organized surgical department with shelf after shelf of instrument trays and sterile supplies. When I walked into the OR for orientation on Sunday morning, I was amazed by what I saw.

Operating Room

MEDITEK

JANUARY 26, 2022

Skytron is the Healthcare Efficiency Specialist, providing full-room solutions of capital equipment, architectural and real-time information systems for Medical, Surgical, Sterile Processing, and Infection Prevention. Skytron is an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) distributor. Getinge acquired Maquet in 2000.

Operating Table

MEDITEK

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Surgical Booms for Optimal Movement With the advancement of technology, more Canadian healthcare facilities are using surgical booms with cutting-edge communications and video systems. Our products support minimally-invasive procedures, medical imaging, and communications. Million by 2027. BMJ Qual Saf. 2013;22(9):710-718. Health Syst.

Operating Room

SpecialtyCare

MAY 3, 2025

At SpecialtyCareUS.com, we understand that maintaining proper sterile processing services is critical to healthcare delivery and patient safety. This comprehensive FAQ addresses the most common questions about sterile processing services, procedures, standards, and best practices. Can sterile processing services be outsourced?

Sterile

SpecialtyCare

APRIL 4, 2025

At the heart of this effort lies sterile processing solutionsthe systematic decontamination, preparation, and sterilization of medical instruments and equipment. At the heart of this effort lies sterile processing solutionsthe systematic decontamination, preparation, and sterilization of medical instruments and equipment.

Sterile

SpecialtyCare

MARCH 22, 2025

At SpecialtyCare, were proud to introduce the Sterile Processing Solutions Calculator our second online tool designed to empower hospital leaders with real-time insights into operational efficiency and performance. Table of Contents Why Sterile Processing Matters More Than Ever What Is the Sterile Processing Solutions Calculator?

Sterile

SpecialtyCare

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The OR cannot function properly without an effective sterile processing department (SPD). Without fostering inter-departmental communication, supporting training initiatives, and implementing best practices, the SPD is bound to suffer, and it will show up in dollar amounts. But soft costs often prove to be much more damaging.

Sterile

SpecialtyCare

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The efficiency of the OR is directly tied to the efficiency of the sterile processing department (SPD). A handful of factors that can drag down SPD performance include cleaning or sterilization errors, staff turnover, complex instrumentation, a lack of safety culture, miscommunication, and delays.

Sterile

Sullivan Healthcare Consulting

JANUARY 13, 2025

Three Overlooked Factors Influencing Patient Throughput in Outpatient Clinics Scheduling Sterile Processing Interdepartmental Communication Several factors influence patient throughput in outpatient facilities, and understanding these can help in identifying and addressing potential bottlenecks. Ready to get started?

Sterile

Sullivan Healthcare Consulting

JANUARY 13, 2025

Yet, it stands the test of time, and its framework provides a solid foundation for sterile processing departments (SPDs) to build on. Change is often necessary in sterile processing departments because they are linchpins in the perioperative process. However, not all groups will share that knowledge.

Sterile

SpecialtyCare

JUNE 2, 2025

The sterile processing department (SPD) plays a critical role in both OR efficiency and safety. In our latest podcast episode , we talked to Gregg Agoston, our Vice President for Service Lines Sales, and Marcy Konja, leads and manages our sterile processing business.

Safety