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. So what should be prioritized for the sake of this outcome?

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Jalal Surgical

APRIL 11, 2023

Why Sterilization is essential for surgical instruments Sterilization is crucial for surgical instruments because it helps to prevent the spread of infections and diseases between patients. Several Sterilization methods include autoclaving, ethylene oxide gas sterilization, and radiation sterilization.

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Anaesthesia News

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

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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.

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CME Corp

MARCH 12, 2025

Sterile processing departments (SPDs) are critical in both hospitals and surgery centers. They ensure that surgical tools and medical devices are properly cleaned, inspected, sterilized, and stored for future use.

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SpecialtyCare

MARCH 15, 2025

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. Sterile Processing and Instrument Sterilization What Is Sterile Processing?

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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.

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CME Corp

JANUARY 14, 2025

These infections, often stemming from contaminated instruments or improper sterilization practices, pose a significant risk to patient safety and can lead to extended hospital stays, increased medical costs, and even loss of life. In healthcare, the prevention of Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) is a high priority.

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Jalal Surgical

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

What is the sterilization Of Surgical Instruments? Sterilization is a process aimed at eliminating or destroying all microbial life forms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores. Various method s are employed for Sterilization , depending on the nature of the items or surfaces being treated.

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ARC/STSA

JUNE 22, 2023

Our amazing educators met in April to support one another, share tips for starting a sterile processing program, and discuss how sterile processing and surgical technology programs can have a mutually beneficial relationship. Education is important to ensure proper sterilization. Here are some tips and resources to get started.

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OR Manager

AUGUST 28, 2024

Here, we apply this More » The post Water quality: 5 Ws and an H for sterile processing pros appeared first on OR Manager. Asking who, what, why, when, where, and how—otherwise known as the “5 Ws and an H”— is a time-tested way for writers and researchers to ensure comprehensive coverage of any topic.

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Jalal Surgical

MAY 15, 2023

inches) Material: ASI 420 stainless steel Autoclavable: Yes Non-Sterile: No Rustproof: Yes Tip: Sharp Handle: Ergonomic What kind of clamp is used for a Vasectomy? Vasectomy is a commonly performed surgical procedure for male sterilization. mm to 4 mm in diameter What is the common method to sterilize Vasectomy instruments?

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SpecialtyCare

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Role and Responsibilities of a Surgical First Assistant SFAs are integral to the surgical process, performing tasks that include: Preoperative Preparation : They prepare the operating room by ensuring all necessary instruments and equipment are sterilized and arranged according to the surgeon’s preferences.

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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.

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SpecialtyCare

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Ensuring Sterility and Safety: Upholding strict sterilization protocols to prevent infections and maintain a safe surgical environment. 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.

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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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Incision

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Welcome back to our series on the inner workings of the Sterile Processing Department (SPD). In our previous article, "Sterile Processing and the Operating Room: Why Patient Safety Can't Be Rushed", we emphasized the importance of embracing the 4.5-hour Sterilization is the standard to ensure a patient’s safety.

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Incision

OCTOBER 3, 2023

A Partnership for Patient Care The Operating Room (OR) and the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) are two pillars that hold up the complex structure of frontline surgical care. This article works as a guide to understanding why sterile processing can't be rushed and why it takes time to ensure the utmost patient safety in surgical care.

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Platinum Meidcal Staffing

DECEMBER 16, 2024

They provide critical intraoperative support, assisting with retraction, suturing, and maintaining a sterile field. Registered Nurse First Assistants (RNFAs) are essential in complex surgeries like distal biceps tenodesis. Their medical expertise bridges the gap between the surgeon and patient, ensuring seamless communication and care.

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Perioperative Consulting

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Learn more about perioperative consulting practices in our perioperative blog

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Perioperative Consulting

JANUARY 17, 2018

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Platinum Meidcal Staffing

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

They monitor patient vitals, manage wound closures, and maintain a sterile field. For healthcare facilities looking to improve OR efficiency, Platinum Medical Staffing offers highly trained surgical assistants and RNFAs who excel in complex and fast-paced surgical environments.

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Perioperative Consulting

JUNE 20, 2019

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SpecialtyCare

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Key contributions include: Promoting Surgical Safety : SpecialtyCare’s SFAs are adept at maintaining a sterile environment, managing surgical instruments, and ensuring seamless coordination during procedures. Their expertise reduces the risk of infections and complications.

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The Scrub Life

AUGUST 23, 2022

Listen to Chris Blevins discuss the Sterile Processing Microcredential with Hank Balch of BeyondClean.net To Listen To Episode – CLICK HERE Hank Balch, founder Beyond Clean To learn more about the Beyond Clean Healthcare Sterile Processing Microcredential CLICK HERE ASSOCIATION OF SURGICAL TECHNOLOGISTS

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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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Perioperative Consulting

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

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Trocar Supplies

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Instead of counting out supplies and running an autoclave machine for hours to get everything sterile and ready for use, you can just peel open the top of a disposable tray and all the tools you need are right there. Take out anything that doesn’t work or is expired and replace each with a sterile, unopened version.

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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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OR Manager

MAY 23, 2024

However, diligently checking every instrument prior to sterilization is essential to ensuring safe, proper functioning. Inspecting surgical devices is a time-consuming process. As the last people to see More » The post Common inspection points for surgical instrumentation appeared first on OR Manager.

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OpFlow

APRIL 30, 2021

Total number of instruments removed from OB/GYN trays: 2,826 Reduction of 79,748 instruments that need to be sterilized each year Cost avoidance of $211,950 for instrument re-purchase Annual sterile processing expense reduction of $67,786 Decrease of 377 hours of sterile processing personnel time annually Return to Publications

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OpFlow

OCTOBER 19, 2020

That resulted in a total of 2,652 instruments removed from circulation for those two tray types, which can now be re-allocated as inventory and re-purposed to other trays or hospitals within the system, and no longer incur avoidable depreciation, re-purchase, and unnecessary sterile processing. Click here for the full presentation.

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The Circulating Life

OCTOBER 10, 2022

I’m frustrated with the sterile processing department (SPD). Priorities Surgery requires sterile instruments. Without surgery and sterile procedures, SPD is unnecessary. And without sterile instruments, surgery and sterile procedures can’t happen. Sterile instruments are fundamental to surgery.

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Platinum Meidcal Staffing

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

They are responsible for maintaining a sterile environment, assisting surgeons, and ensuring patient safety throughout the surgical process. This involves sterilizing instruments, setting up equipment, and ensuring all safety protocols are followed.

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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.

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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. Nurses : Highly trained to deliver exceptional patient care in a surgical setting.

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SpecialtyCare

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Assisting with patient positioning and sterile draping. Some of their primary duties include: Preoperative Preparation Reviewing patient medical histories and surgical plans. Ensuring all necessary instruments and equipment are available and functioning. Handling and passing surgical instruments to the surgeon.

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