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Hospital Operating Room Sterile 
SpecialtyCare
JUNE 28, 2025
Understanding and implementing SPD best practices isn’t just about meeting requirements—it’s about creating a culture of excellence that permeates every aspect of sterile processing operations.
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SpecialtyCare
MARCH 15, 2025
Table of Contents What Is Hospital Surgical Support? Sterile Processing and Instrument Sterilization 4. From sterile processing and perfusion services to intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) and surgical assistants, hospital surgical support teams are the unsung heroes behind every successful operation.
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SpecialtyCare
JUNE 13, 2025
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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Platinum Meidcal Staffing
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
In the high-stakes environment of the operating room, a surgeon’s success is rarely a solo achievement. They monitor patient vitals, manage wound closures, and maintain a sterile field. Increased OR Efficiency The presence of a skilled assistant translates into a more efficient operating room.
SpecialtyCare
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Assisting Surgical Teams: Providing direct support to surgeons and operating room staff by ensuring that all necessary instruments and equipment are available and functioning correctly. Ensuring Sterility and Safety: Upholding strict sterilization protocols to prevent infections and maintain a safe surgical environment.
Concordia Anesthesiology
OCTOBER 12, 2021
In almost every hospital the OR is the “lion”, bringing in the largest share of revenue (as much as 70%) - and eating up a large share (an estimated 40%) of a hospital’s total expenses. link] Efficient Case Scheduling - Secret to a Well-Run OR Operating room costs can be categorized as fixed or variable.
Platinum Meidcal Staffing
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Operating Room (OR) nurses, also known as perioperative nurses, play an essential role in surgeries. They are responsible for maintaining a sterile environment, assisting surgeons, and ensuring patient safety throughout the surgical process. What Does an OR Nurse Do?
SpecialtyCare
NOVEMBER 23, 2024
Supporting Hospitals with a Dependable Workforce SpecialtyCare’s nationwide network of highly trained Surgical First Assistants allows hospitals and surgical centers to maintain uninterrupted operations and meet the increasing demand for surgical services. Their expertise reduces the risk of infections and complications.
Platinum Meidcal Staffing
AUGUST 31, 2024
Whether at leading healthcare facilities like USPI and SCA Surgery Centers, or local hospitals across Maryland, D.C., and Virginia, these professionals are the backbone of the operating room. Their expertise ensures that every procedure is performed smoothly and successfully. The post The Unsung Heroes of Maryland, D.C.,
SpecialtyCare
JANUARY 12, 2025
Sterile Processing Solutions Why It Works: 3. Sterile Processing Solutions Maintaining sterile surgical instruments is non-negotiable in healthcare. SpecialtyCares sterile processing services adhere to stringent industry guidelines, ensuring that surgical tools are cleaned, sterilized, and ready for use.
MEDITEK
NOVEMBER 25, 2022
Our surgical equipment experts are knowledgeable about the needs of ORs and can help create a harmonious flow in the operating room. The operating room ceiling system is one of the most important (and expensive) pieces of real estate in your facility.
Sullivan Healthcare Consulting
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Luke’s Health System, Robert Eisenberg, RN, MBA, CASC, Senior Vice President, ASC Practice Leader, Sullivan Healthcare Consulting, Nicole Brown, Chief Operating Officer Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, St. Luke’s wanted the surgery center to run with the operational mentality of an ambulatory surgery center (ASC). have three ORs.
The Circulating Life
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Since we’re celebrating this week, here are 12 reasons why I love working in the operating room. 1 – Scrub Caps Scrub caps serve a valid purpose in the operating room, for sure. 5 – Scrubbing I wasn’t taught to scrub when I started in the operating room. We get to see and do SO MUCH!
BFW Inc.
OCTOBER 7, 2021
Healthcare organizations may be deterred from using surgical cameras in the operating room for numerous reasons, including high equipment costs, potential workflow disruption, and patient privacy concerns. However, the impact surgical videos have on clinical performance, patient outcomes, and efficiency are invaluable.
Transforming Outcomes
JUNE 26, 2020
When you think of the operating room (OR), what comes to mind? At my first hospital, I visited the nursing director regularly to see if there were any openings. Managing the room, including supplies, equipment, lighting and documentation. The circulating nurse ensures there’s not a break in sterile technique.
BFW Inc.
JUNE 17, 2021
Operating room inventory and equipment account for nearly 60% of total hospital costs alone. However, cost is just one factor worth considering when you’re looking to improve hospital efficiency. Let’s take a deeper look at the relationship between hospital performance, equipment, and processes.
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OpFlow
JULY 22, 2021
Wood, MD, MBA, FACS ABSTRACT Surgical procedures account for over 60% of the operating cost of a hospital. Hospitals spend several million dollars a year on instrument sterilization, instrument tray assembly, and instrument repurchase costs. million per year from using the model-recommended solution at the hospital.
SpecialtyCare
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Table of Contents Meet Alex A Passion for the OR A Journey of Growth Team Spirit and City Pride Rewarding Moments Encouragement for Future Colleagues Join Us in Celebrating Meet Alex As an Operating Room Specialist Manager (OSM), Alex has been with SpecialtyCare for nearly five years.
MEDITEK
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
From one family business to another, Meditek is proud to partner with Dr. Mach and officially offer their first-class, german-made LED lights to hospitals and private healthcare facilities across Canada. Mach LED Lights are the best addition to what we call the “ perfect storm ” for your operating room.
Pima Medical Institute
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
The fast-paced world of hospitals and surgery centers rely on the surgical team to ensure safe and successful outcomes. Responsibilities in the Operating Room Surgical Technologists : Surgical technologists have a comprehensive role. They assist the surgical team by ensuring the operating room is properly set up and sterile.
OpFlow
JANUARY 26, 2021
Wood, MD, MBA ABSTRACT: Introduction Surgical procedures account for 50% of hospital revenue and approximately 60% of operating costs. On average, less than 20% of surgical instruments are used during a case, and the expense for re-sterilization and assembly of instrument trays ranges from $0.51-3.01 Farber, MD ; Benjamin C.
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Blickman Industries
OCTOBER 22, 2020
You may not think that reaching out to Blickman with an idea or customization is all that important, but it teaches us about what's important in today's hospitals. They were pioneering new surgical practices and were insistent on sterile conditions in the operating room.
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Trocar Supplies
AUGUST 21, 2023
Used by various professionals, autoclaves play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of both patients and practitioners. When it comes to surgical procedures, dental treatments, laboratory experiments, hormone pellet therapy, or the artistry of tattoos, cleanliness, and sterility are of paramount importance.
The Anesthesia Consultant
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
To aid you in visualizing yourself in the hospital, I’m substituting the pronoun “you” instead of “I” in the narrative below. You complete your morning bathroom and breakfast routines, and leave your residence at 0630 hours for the hospital. You take the elevator to the third floor and proceed to the locker room.
SpecialtyCare
OCTOBER 10, 2023
The operating room is no stranger to me and is a place I enjoy spending my time for work.” After the procedure is finished, I make sure our products are clean and sterilized. I was surprised that we were able to travel and help hospitals and patients, not just in the city we’re from.”
OpFlow
DECEMBER 9, 2021
This issue is present at most (if not all) hospitals across the country, as has been well-established by dozens of articles in peer-reviewed journals. These publications span all surgical specialties and hospital settings, the full spectrum of procedure types, across pediatric and adult services lines.
SpecialtyCare
OCTOBER 12, 2024
As a trusted partner to hospitals across the United States, SpecialtyCare offers a wide range of career paths in healthcare that provide meaningful work, professional development, and competitive benefits. This role involves advanced technology and direct involvement in the operating room, providing vital support during complex procedures.
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BFW Inc.
MAY 17, 2023
In a recent article published by Healthcare Purchasing News, the need for quick turnover of patient and operating rooms requires a thorough and rapid method to disinfect these spaces. 3 UV-C light is now widely considered an important adjunctive measure in hospital infection protocols, for its versatility.
RASA Training
OCTOBER 24, 2018
December 2018 – Happy Holidays October 2018 – Happy Halloween March 2017 – The Giving Issue October 2016 Contact Form Landing Page Hospital Programs Monthly Surgical Assisting Newsletter Our monthly surgical assisting newsletter is sent out to bring you news and stories helpful and interesting to your career. Welcome to Our Archives!
BFW Inc.
AUGUST 11, 2021
High operating room administration costs due to surgery cancellations and lengthy block times. Pro: These lights provide a lot of illumination and are a basic essential for any operating room. Since blood absorbs light, operating rooms require a higher level of illumination than most other environments.
The Anesthesia Consultant
NOVEMBER 13, 2019
Or is it an expensive gadget for hospitals and surgeons to market and attract potential patients? The da Vinci surgeon sits at a console in the corner of the operating room, with his back to the patient and his face in a 3-D viewer, which gives a high-definition, magnified view of the surgical site.
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Elmed
JANUARY 11, 2022
Over the past year there has been a lot of increased emphasis and attention placed on pre-cleaning surgical instruments at the point of use prior to transport to sterile reprocessing. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is responsible for the quality and safety of healthcare delivered by hospitals and healthcare facilities.
ARC/STSA
JUNE 22, 2023
Luke’s University Hospital, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania I am extremely humbled and thankful to be a recipient of this scholarship. 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.
Symmetry Surgical
JULY 4, 2016
Cushing with the use of electrosurgery to remove the mass with very little bleeding, and the operation was a resounding success. 86 years have passed since that initial use of electrosurgery, and it has has become a mainstay in operating rooms, with over 80% of all surgeries involving the practice.
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Incision
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Over 5 million of these come directly from hospitals in the US healthcare system [ 1 ]. Hospitals in the UK's National Health Service (NHS) contribute a comparatively modest 156,000 tons; for reference, this is still the equivalent of around 400 Boeing 747 jets fully loaded with waste per year [ 2 ]. But what actually happens to it?
Incision
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Within a hospital, between 20 and 70% of this can be directly traced back to the operating department [ 2 , 3 ]. Daily, US operating rooms (ORs) generate up to 2000 tons of waste [ 4 ]. Perfectly good, entirely sterile and, above all, much-needed surgical supplies are routinely discarded in American operating rooms.
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SpecialtyCare
OCTOBER 12, 2023
I originally started out as a certified sterile processing technician. It starts out very early, getting to the hospital an hour before my cases start. “But I remained optimistic about finding a career in something that I would love, and SpecialtyCare has been that and more for me,” he says. “I
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MEDITEK
JANUARY 26, 2022
With so many options for premium operating tables, you may find it challenging to select a surgical table for your hospital. However, the operating tables market is growing and will reach US $1,043.41 With this forecasted growth rate, you need to know how to quickly find the best surgical tables for your operating room (OR).
The Anesthesia Consultant
OCTOBER 18, 2017
You utilize the current multimodal strategies for operating room anesthesia and postoperative pain reduction, including an ultrasound-guided adductor canal block with 0.5% He wants to get out of bed, walk as much as possible, and go home from the hospital as soon as he can. mls of 0.75% bupivicaine plus 25 µg of fentanyl and.300
Sullivan Healthcare Consulting
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
ASCs’ efficiency, lower costs, and high-quality patient care often allow them to earn higher margins than traditional surgical settings like hospital ORs or hospital outpatient departments (HOPDs). Looking beyond the numbers is one of the smartest steps any investor can take.
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Incision
JANUARY 29, 2024
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. Part of the phrase's popularity surely comes from the commonality of what it describes.
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SpecialtyCare
OCTOBER 10, 2023
You get to interact with the doctors, scrub techs, nurses, and even hospital administration.” “If you’re interested in healthcare, but not sure where exactly you fit in, this is an amazing starting point,” says Jean-Imani. We love building up our team and watching them excel in their skills and patient care.
EARN Cares
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Some hospitals require 1-2 years of ICU or Critical Care experience in order to be hired. Operating Room, Perioperative or Surgical Services Resume Example Operating Room Registered Nurses (OR RNs) can be named by various nursing job titles including surgical services registered nurses and/or perioperative registered nurses.
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SpecialtyCare
OCTOBER 5, 2024
Sterile Processing Consulting 4. SpecialtyCare plays a pivotal role in helping hospitals optimize their surgical services by providing skilled clinical specialists, advanced technology, and data-driven insights. Table of Contents SpecialtyCare’s Comprehensive Approach to Surgical Services 1. Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) 2.
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