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.

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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.

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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.

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DFW Anesthesia Professionals

JANUARY 8, 2024

In the operating room (OR), teamwork is crucial for ensuring patient safety. 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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. SecondStreet.Org. Accessed October 20, 2021.

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Anaesthesia News

MARCH 6, 2024

Second-generation SADs SADs that have been designed for safety and which have design features to reduce the risk of aspiration. Efficacy for ventilation is often a by-product of design for safety. The device is made of silicone (latex free) and is re-usable, after sterilization in an autoclave, up to 50 times. Brimacombe J.

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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.

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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.

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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. This table was named after Salus, the Roman goddess of safety and well-being. Getinge acquired Maquet in 2000.

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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.

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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

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The OR cannot function properly without an effective sterile processing department (SPD). Consistent, quality training, collaboration with the OR, safety culture, error tracking, and incentives for high performance can sufficiently optimize the SPD — and in turn, optimize the OR. But soft costs often prove to be much more damaging.

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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.

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SpecialtyCare

JANUARY 11, 2025

Safety Considerations in NRP 1. Balancing Donor Dignity and Medical Advancement SpecialtyCares Role in NRP – NRP Safety and EThics 1. Supporting Better Outcomes The Future of NRP: Challenges and Opportunities: NRP Safety and Ethics Conclusion This article will dive into NRP Safety and Ethics.

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SpecialtyCare

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Strong Communication and Teamwork Skills What Makes a Strong SFA in the OR? Commitment to Patient Safety and Sterile Technique Key Responsibilities in Patient Safety How SpecialtyCare Enhances Patient Safety 6. How SpecialtyCare Prioritizes Collaboration 4. What Makes a Strong SFA in the OR?

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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. Whats your tray defect rate?

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Radius Anesthesia

JANUARY 28, 2025

The presence of personal items in the operating room (OR) raises concerns related to sterility, infection control, and procedural efficiency. Personal items such as mobile phones, jewelry, and even pens can inadvertently compromise the sterile OR environment and pose risks to patient safety.

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SpecialtyCare

JANUARY 30, 2025

Communication and Teamwork 5. These professionals must be highly skilled, properly certified, and well-integrated into the surgical team to enhance efficiency and safety. 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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