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. Once sterilised, store the instruments in a clean and dry area away from any sunlight.

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SpecialtyCare

JANUARY 16, 2025

SpecialtyCares sterile processing solutions guarantee that all surgical instruments and equipment meet the highest standards of cleanliness and safety. From coordinating with hospitals to managing transport logistics, their involvement reduces delays and ensures smooth transitions from donor to recipient.

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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

In the realms of surgical suites, dental offices, laboratories, and even tattoo studios, a vital ally stands at the forefront of maintaining a clean and germ-free environment – the autoclave. Preparation for the Autoclave It is important to place used surgical instruments in the autoclave as soon as possible after they are used.

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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. This new, increased emphasis on pre-cleaning is important to you, your facility and most importantly, to your patients and their safety.

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SpecialtyCare

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Both departments must perform at optimal levels to ensure positive outcomes and patient safety, which means systematic collaboration isn’t just nice to have — it’s absolutely essential. A study in Scientific Reports reveals that the use of Lean Six Sigma methodology to optimize surgical instrument sterilization processes is cost-effective.

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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. after reprocessing.4

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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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Incision

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Patient safety is at stake. billion annually, extending average hospital stay by 9.7 days, and increasing the cost of hospitalization by more than $20,000 per admission. Outbreaks of SSIs have been directly related to contaminated instruments being used in the OR [ 5 , 6 ]. spent to fix dirty instrument problems.

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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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Endovision

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Biomedical engineering is an incredibly important field of study, and the fine engineers in this line of work are the reason modern technology and surgical instruments have progressed to where they are today. Surgical innovation, patient safety, and value for money.

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Endovision

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

Surgical smoke is a by-product of energy-based surgical instruments. Any procedure that is done with the use of a surgical device used to cut, desiccate, and ablate tissue can produce surgical smoke when tissues vaporise. Through the IPSES, medical facilities can significantly reduce the hazards of surgical smoke.

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BFW Inc.

OCTOBER 13, 2020

One robotic arm has a camera, through which the surgeon can see what they’re working on, and other arms are various surgical instruments. Instead, they can stay at their home hospital and perform surgeries all over the world. The surgeon controls the robot using a computer that is located near the operating table. In the U.S.,

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The Anesthesia Consultant

APRIL 30, 2024

In 1965 Dr. Robert Jackson brought the technique from Japan to the Toronto General Hospital in North America. On January 6, 1968, Shumway performed the first successful heart transplant in America at Stanford University Hospital. In 2023, 110 hospitals in the U.S. Arthroscope • HEART TRANSPLANTATION.

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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. In the field of circumcision , these forceps play a crucial role in managing and securing the dressing applied to the surgical site.

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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. Recent infection control lapses due to non-compliance with recommended reprocessing procedures highlight a critical gap in patient safety.”

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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. Only use surgical instrument lubricants.

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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. Table of Contents 1.

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Caresyntax

MARCH 19, 2025

This is not the fault of surgeons, hospital staff, or any of the tools that have been implemented; it is a constant, complex process to monitor the myriad circumstances and variabilities that can lead to errors and fatalities. Optimizing Operational Efficiency In an ideal situation, ORs are utilized to their full potential each day.

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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. Why Choose SpecialtyCare for Surgical First Assistants? How SpecialtyCare Prioritizes Collaboration 4.

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SpecialtyCare

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

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. 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

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. Every successful procedure depends on SPD teams delivering clean, sterilized, and timely surgical instruments.

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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 be highly skilled, properly certified, and well-integrated into the surgical team to enhance efficiency and safety.

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SpecialtyCare

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

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. SpecialtyCare partnered with the Wolverine Consulting Group to track and quantify SPD errors at a single hospital over the course of a year.

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SpecialtyCare

MARCH 1, 2025

Instead of allowing valuable medical equipment to go unused or be discarded, this initiative ensures that hospitals, clinics, and nonprofit healthcare organizations can access the tools they need to provide life-saving care. Why the Medical Equipment Donation Program Matters The need for reliable medical equipment is greater than ever.

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