SpecialtyCare

APRIL 15, 2025

Defining quality in the sterile processing department (SPD) is a challenge for many healthcare organizations and hospitals. Most of the time spent on sterile processing is not about improvement but about fighting turnover and doing damage control when delays or errors occur. One big factor is staffing proficiency, says Marcy.

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SpecialtyCare

JANUARY 16, 2025

Sterile Processing Solutions Sterile environments are essential for successful organ procurement. SpecialtyCares sterile processing solutions guarantee that all surgical instruments and equipment meet the highest standards of cleanliness and safety.

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Endovision

JUNE 27, 2019

It’s crucial for hospitals and clinics to clean and sterilise their surgical instruments in accordance with standards observed by Australia’s NSW Health. Dispose of Single-Use Items Any instrument that penetrates the skin and which cannot be adequately sterilized must not be re-used.

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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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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.

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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. OR Manager recommends a committee specifically to handle challenges such as when to use immediate-use steam sterilization. #4

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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. Surgical Technologists and Surgical Technicians. They assist the surgical team by ensuring the operating room is properly set up and sterile.

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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

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Elmed

APRIL 21, 2021

In an earlier blog we examined the report on a Denver hospital that had a large outbreak of contaminated surgical instruments (Elmed blog 47, March 10, 2021). This tragic event caused a lot of significant, painful and costly consequences to the hospital and their patients. after reprocessing.1 after reprocessing.1

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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. About 15% of these costs are those related to surgical instruments and supplies. Hospitals spend several million dollars a year on instrument sterilization, instrument tray assembly, and instrument repurchase costs.

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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 field is ideal for individuals interested in maintaining healthcare standards and supporting surgical teams.

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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. A recent post on the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) members’ discussion board from an O.R. Section 7.3

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BFW Inc.

OCTOBER 7, 2021

With the ability to view the surgical site and follow the procedure in real-time, OR team members can strengthen care coordination by anticipating the needs of the surgeon, as well as the timing of their next task. It is important for the staff to see what the surgeon sees during surgical procedures.”

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Jalal Surgical

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Circumcision Surgery at Home Circumcision is a surgical procedure that should only be performed by trained healthcare professionals in a controlled environment, such as a hospital or clinic. Anesthesia: Surgical circumcision is typically performed under local or general anesthesia to minimize pain and discomfort during the procedure.

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EARN Cares

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Some hospitals require 1-2 years of ICU or Critical Care experience in order to be hired. If you have experience in sterilizing and handling surgical instruments be confident to specifically mention them and include this as a specialized skill on your nursing resume.

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Trocar Supplies

MAY 3, 2023

The importance of preventing cross-contamination through disinfecting and cleaning surgical instruments made headlines in 2019. Surgical centers across the United States replaced single sterilization protocols with double sterilization protocols and then added an ethylene oxide step.

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Elmed

JANUARY 11, 2022

In Part I of this blog (Elmed blog #53) we discussed the fact that over the past year there has been an increased emphasis and a lot more attention placed on pre-cleaning surgical instruments at the point-of-use. The goal is to ensure pre-cleaning of instruments immediately after use and prior to transport to sterile reprocessing.

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Elmed

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Improper or inadequate decontamination, cleaning and sterilization of surgical instruments continues to be a major source of patient harm that is preventable through proper practice and adherence to manufacturers’ instructions for use (IFUs). The problem of contaminated instruments being returned to the O.R. 1 and Sept.

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Elmed

JANUARY 28, 2022

This includes not just surgical instrumentation, but any and all reusable medical devices, patient care equipment, over-bed tables, call buttons, stainless steel surfaces, touchscreens, keyboards, etc., These invisible contaminates are a major source of hospital acquired infections (HAIs), including surgical site infections (SSIs).

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Incision

OCTOBER 23, 2023

These are words no Sterile Processing Manager wants to hear. These are two of the strongest and most ruthless enemies facing the Sterile Processing Professional. Visible and invisible bioburden left over from surgery must be removed through decontamination or the instrument cannot be properly sterilized. J Am Coll Surg.

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Elmed

MARCH 10, 2021

On May 10, 2018 Porter Adventist Hospital in Denver, Colorado had to cancel all surgeries for a week due to contaminated surgical instruments being found in the O.R. This was not a unique situation, but rather another case in a long line of reported cases of contaminated instruments being returned to the O.R.

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Total Scope

APRIL 7, 2025

Proper care and handling are key to the longevity of your surgical instruments. Even though stainless-steel instruments are viewed as the best material, you cant assume that they are entirely corrosion-resistant. Immediately after use, clean and dry your instruments. Store instruments in dry areas.

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SpecialtyCare

APRIL 12, 2025

Sterile processing department support is one of the most vital yet often overlooked services in any healthcare facility. At SpecialtyCare, we understand that sterile processing department support is essential to patient safety, surgical efficiency, and regulatory compliance. What Is Sterile Processing Department Support?

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SpecialtyCare

MAY 27, 2025

When You Say “I Need Sterile Processing Support for My Hospital” – We Listen Hospital administrators and surgical directors across the country face a common challenge: maintaining efficient, compliant sterile processing operations while managing costs and ensuring patient safety.

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SpecialtyCare

MAY 16, 2025

The Critical Role of Sterile Processing in Healthcare Sterile processing technician jobs represent one of the most vital yet often overlooked career paths in healthcare. At SpecialtyCare, we recognize that sterile processing technicians are the unsung heroes of the operating room. Our team members benefit from: 1.

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SpecialtyCare

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Enhancing Patient Safety with Stringent Sterile Processing Standards 2. Improving Operational Efficiency with Streamlined Instrument Processing 3. In the healthcare environment, particularly in surgical settings, sterile processing is a foundational aspect of patient safety. Cost Savings and Equipment Longevity 4.

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SpecialtyCare

APRIL 15, 2025

Defining quality in the sterile processing department (SPD) is a challenge for many healthcare organizations and hospitals. Most of the time spent on sterile processing is not about improvement but about fighting turnover and doing damage control when delays or errors occur. One big factor is staffing proficiency, says Marcy.

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SpecialtyCare

APRIL 29, 2025

In the complex ecosystem of modern healthcare, few departments play as crucial a role in patient safety as sterile processing services. These specialized teams work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that medical instruments and equipment are properly cleaned, disinfected, and sterilized before being used in patient care.

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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?

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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?

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SpecialtyCare

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The OR cannot function properly without an effective sterile processing department (SPD). When hospital leaders recognize how expensive and risk-laden it is to neglect the SPD, they can start to understand how its optimization is not only cost-effective but transformative for the OR, staff morale, and patient outcomes.

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SpecialtyCare

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The efficiency of the OR is directly tied to the efficiency of the sterile processing department (SPD). And because the efficiency of the OR can be tied to revenue, the SPD can either be a revenue generator or a serious cost drain for your hospital. Instead of a loss of billable minutes, hospitals can be facing malpractice lawsuits.

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OR Manager

MAY 28, 2025

Preventing infection from contaminated surgical tools requires attention to every link in a complex chain of processes, from point-of-use pretreatment in the OR to the moment the freshly disinfected or sterilized item arrives at the next patients bedside.

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Sullivan Healthcare Consulting

JANUARY 13, 2025

By augmenting their understanding of what influences patient throughput (hint: its just about everything a facility does or doesnt do), outpatient surgery centers like hospital outpatient departments (HOPDs) and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) can supercharge their patient throughput and maximize their revenue. Ready to get started?

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SpecialtyCare

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Knowledge of Cutting-Edge Surgical Technology How SpecialtyCare Stays Ahead 5. Commitment to Patient Safety and Sterile Technique Key Responsibilities in Patient Safety How SpecialtyCare Enhances Patient Safety 6. A highly skilled SFA can make a critical difference in surgical efficiency, patient safety, and overall surgical success.

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SpecialtyCare

JANUARY 30, 2025

A surgical first assist (SFA) plays an essential role in supporting surgeons during procedures by providing hands-on assistance, improving workflow, and ensuring optimal patient care. These professionals must work seamlessly with the surgical team and adhere to strict protocols to maintain sterile field integrity and minimize complications.

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OR Manager

APRIL 29, 2025

However, surgical patient outcomes hinge on more than the competence of those working in these inherently intense environments More » The post How dialogue, data bridge the OR-SPD information gap appeared first on OR Manager. In the OR, precision and focus can mean the difference between life and death.

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