OpFlow

DECEMBER 9, 2021

These publications span all surgical specialties and hospital settings, the full spectrum of procedure types, across pediatric and adult services lines. They have consistently demonstrated low usage (typically less than 20-30%) of instruments that are opened for a given surgery.

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Jalal Surgical

DECEMBER 9, 2023

What is the meaning of Spine Surgery? Spinal surgery is a medical procedure performed to address various conditions affecting the spine , including herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and deformities. Spine surgery’s primary goal is to relieve pain, increase mobility, and improve the overall function of your spine.

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

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OR Manager

AUGUST 28, 2024

For many in the healthcare industry, imagining surgery without onsite sterile processing seems unthinkable. Then again, performing total joints in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) was unthinkable 10 years More » The post Offsite sterilization fuels onsite efficiency for lean ASCs appeared first on OR Manager.

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Jalal Surgical

MAY 10, 2023

Rhinoplasty (sometimes Known as a “Nose Job” is a surgical Procedure Used to remodel the nose. The surgery can be done for cosmetic purpose, such as improving the look of a nose, or for functional purpose, such as correcting breathing issues or other medical concerns. Instruments for Rhinoplasty with names and images: 1.

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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. In this blog, we’ll go into detail on how to sterilise your tools, in order to prevent infection post-surgery.

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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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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. Responsibilities in the Operating Room Surgical Technologists : Surgical technologists have a comprehensive role.

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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. Pre-prepared surgical trays also benefit procedures in a number of ways, such as: Time savings. Cost savings.

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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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Platinum Meidcal Staffing

JULY 31, 2024

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

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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). A trail of evidence points to improper instrument cleaning practices and the hidden menace known as biofilm.” after reprocessing.1 after reprocessing.1

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SpecialtyCare

OCTOBER 12, 2024

You’ll play a role in life-saving surgeries, crucial monitoring during operations, and other tasks that ensure better health outcomes for patients nationwide. Here are some of the career paths available: Surgical Neurophysiology : As a Surgical Neurophysiologist, you’ll work with surgical teams to monitor the nervous system during surgeries.

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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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Jalal Surgical

DECEMBER 17, 2022

Dissecting forceps can be used to manage tissue and other materials and manipulate needles and other instruments when performing. While performing surgery, dissecting forceps are used to handle tissues and other materials and control needles and other devices. Sponge Holding forceps. Mayo Scissors.

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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.

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Jalal Surgical

DECEMBER 5, 2023

What Is CIRCUMCISION sURGERY? Circumcision surgery is a medical procedure that involves the removal of the foreskin , the fold of skin covering the head (glans) of the penis. This surgical intervention is one of the oldest and most common procedures worldwide, often performed for cultural, religious, or medical reasons.

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BFW Inc.

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Through research with surgical video experts and global acute care teams that use BFW Headlight/Video Camera Systems , we have concluded the following 5 reasons why every surgeon should be utilizing cameras in the OR. Surgical videos can also be utilized during pre- and post-op.

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EARN Cares

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Lastly, detail specific nursing skills related heart procedures or surgeries that you have experience performing and what responsibilities you've been given by doctors and other healthcare professionals in order to create the best care plan for each patient. C lick here to view our Cardiology Nurse Resume Template 28.

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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. At the Virginia Mason Center in Seattle and the David Geffen Medical Center in Los Angeles , the cost of sterilizing a duodenoscope rose from $80 to $208 and then to $296.

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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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Trocar Supplies

AUGUST 9, 2023

Patients trust that your medical practice will be clean, organized, and sterile when it matters most. Disposable instruments made from poor quality plastics can break during surgery or potentially expose patients to harmful bacteria and microbes that make the situation much worse.

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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.

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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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Jalal Surgical

APRIL 4, 2025

Types of Surgical Instruments and Their Cleaning Needs Every type of surgical instrument needs specific cleaning techniques: Cutting Instruments (Scissors, Scalpel Blades): Wash thoroughly, sharpen regularly cutting edges, then examine for nicks or dullness.

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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

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

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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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

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The OR cannot function properly without an effective sterile processing department (SPD). For instance, a study in BMC Surgery focused on the costs of SPD errors related to the performance of pediatric ORs. Much of the attention devoted to SPDs is reactive and negative: delays, turnover, and errors tend to be the focus.

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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). 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. and $9,421,590.11.”

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Sullivan Healthcare Consulting

JANUARY 13, 2025

Every outpatient surgery center knows that patient throughput matters. However, only some surgery centers have a firm grasp on how small details in their center can wield outsized influences on patient throughput. Sterile Processing Sterile processing is the backbone of any surgical facilitys throughput.

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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. Strong Communication and Teamwork Skills What Makes a Strong SFA in the OR? How SpecialtyCare Prioritizes Collaboration 4.

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SpecialtyCare

JANUARY 30, 2025

Understanding the Role of a Surgical First Assist Before diving into the hiring process, it is crucial to understand what a surgical first assist does and why they are so important. Their responsibilities include: Positioning the patient before surgery to ensure optimal access for the procedure.

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