SpecialtyCare

OCTOBER 5, 2024

Sterile Processing Consulting 4. SpecialtyCare plays a pivotal role in helping hospitals optimize their surgical services by providing skilled clinical specialists, advanced technology, and data-driven insights. Table of Contents SpecialtyCare’s Comprehensive Approach to Surgical Services 1. Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) 2.

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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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SpecialtyCare

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Supporting Hospitals with a Dependable Workforce SpecialtyCare’s nationwide network of highly trained Surgical First Assistants allows hospitals and surgical centers to maintain uninterrupted operations and meet the increasing demand for surgical services. Their expertise reduces the risk of infections and complications.

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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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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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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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Platinum Meidcal Staffing

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

They monitor patient vitals, manage wound closures, and maintain a sterile field. By partnering with a staffing agency like Platinum Medical Staffing , hospitals and surgical centers can optimize their OR teams with experienced professionals who bring value through their skill and expertise.

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Somnia

APRIL 5, 2023

Reducing drug waste created by anesthesiologists can result in significant cost savings for ASC’s and hospitals. What is probably cheaper is having pharmacy involved to sterilely draw up medications from multidose vials,” he said. Reducing drug waste has shown are very positive results in helping reduce costs in ASC and hospital ORs.

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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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OpFlow

OCTOBER 19, 2020

As part of a larger, hospital-wide project, this 3-month data collection and analytics-driven tray rationalization process on two high usage instrument trays used by the plastic surgery service line at UNC Rex Hospital yielded impressive results. of instruments were removed from the General Plastics tray and 36.7%

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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. and Virginia.

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OpFlow

OCTOBER 27, 2021

This study reported results on a 12-month project at a hospital with a surgical volume of ~35,000 cases per year. Across all 10 major surgical service lines , the hospital was able to reduce excess instrumentation by 38.0% The removal of instruments was also projected to save 3,513 hours of sterile processing labor annually.

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OpFlow

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

For the hospital, that means an instrument re-purchase cost avoidance of $384,168 and a decrease in annual sterile processing expense of $139,550 for those trays. Moreover, there was a central/sterile processing work hour reduction of 599 hours annually.

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OpFlow

JUNE 30, 2021

This article in the Annals of Plastic Surgery details the 2,652 instrument reduction for just two plastic surgery instrument tray types at UNC Rex Hospital. hours of sterile processing labor per year. Link to Full Abstract The 45.1% reduction for the general plastics tray and 36.7% return to publications

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OpFlow

JANUARY 26, 2021

Estimated cost savings of the new trays were calculated based upon per instrument sterilization, processing, and instrument replacement costs. Estimated cost savings from saved sterilization and processing resources is approximately $9588 per year. The original tray was never opened.

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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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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 Farber, MD ; Benjamin C.

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OpFlow

DECEMBER 9, 2021

This issue is present at most (if not all) hospitals across the country, as has been well-established by dozens of articles in peer-reviewed journals. These publications span all surgical specialties and hospital settings, the full spectrum of procedure types, across pediatric and adult services lines.

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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. Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) for sterile processing technicians.

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SpecialtyCare

OCTOBER 15, 2024

His typical day begins early, arriving at the hospital around 6:45 AM to prepare for the first case of the day. After each case, he processes the instrumentation to prepare it for sterilization, ensuring that everything runs smoothly for subsequent procedures. Team Spirit and City Pride What does Alex love most about his team?

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OpFlow

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

OpFlow has proven success in our ability to dramatically reduce the excess on instrument trays and in turn provide cost savings for hospitals. We understand that reducing avoidable costs are a key component of financial viability for hospitals as a result of the impact on elective surgery during COVID-19. Learn more

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Trocar Supplies

MAY 3, 2023

Surgical centers across the United States replaced single sterilization protocols with double sterilization protocols and then added an ethylene oxide step. 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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OpFlow

JULY 14, 2021

Congrats to Piedmont Atlanta Hospital for completing phase 1 of OpFlow Instrument Tray Optimization with a total reduction of 5,217 instruments! The 41% instrument reduction achieved on trays from those three service lines alone will result in a decrease of over 331,000 instruments that need to be sterilized each year.

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Concordia Anesthesiology

OCTOBER 12, 2021

In almost every hospital the OR is the “lion”, bringing in the largest share of revenue (as much as 70%) - and eating up a large share (an estimated 40%) of a hospital’s total expenses. In reality, these segments are usually less than one half-hour in length and are needed for proper sterilization.

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Blickman Industries

OCTOBER 22, 2020

You may not think that reaching out to Blickman with an idea or customization is all that important, but it teaches us about what's important in today's hospitals. They were pioneering new surgical practices and were insistent on sterile conditions in the operating room.

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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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SpecialtyCare

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Becker’s Hospital Review reports that this adds up to 23.8 In fact, based on data from Mercer, Becker’s Hospital Review warns that there will be a shortfall of 100,000 healthcare workers by 2028. million healthcare-related jobs by 2033. Impact on the OR What’s driving the growth?

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Platinum Meidcal Staffing

AUGUST 31, 2024

Whether at leading healthcare facilities like USPI and SCA Surgery Centers, or local hospitals across Maryland, D.C., Surgical assistants are responsible for preparing instruments, maintaining a sterile environment, and anticipating the needs of the surgeon. and Virginia, these professionals are the backbone of the operating room.

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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. Hospitals spend several million dollars a year on instrument sterilization, instrument tray assembly, and instrument repurchase costs. million per year from using the model-recommended solution at the hospital.

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Elmed

JANUARY 19, 2022

The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) developed a new technical information report (TIR) to help reduce the risks associated with chemicals and sterilants used in reprocessing medical devices. Their use is especially prevalent on devices that are heat sensitive and cannot be placed in a steam sterilizer.

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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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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. They assist the surgical team by ensuring the operating room is properly set up and sterile. Two crucial roles are often confused due to their similar-sounding titles. Surgical Technologists and Surgical Technicians.

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SpecialtyCare

OCTOBER 10, 2023

After the procedure is finished, I make sure our products are clean and sterilized. I was surprised that we were able to travel and help hospitals and patients, not just in the city we’re from.” “[I focus on] maintaining a good relationship with the staff because I communicate with them regularly and work alongside them all day.

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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. after reprocessing.4

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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. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is responsible for the quality and safety of healthcare delivered by hospitals and healthcare facilities.

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Sullivan Healthcare Consulting

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Luke’s Health System, Gerry Biala, RN, MS, CNOR, CSSM, Senior Vice President, Sullivan Healthcare Consulting While the facility is technically a hospital outpatient department (HOPD), St. OR committees are important for any hospital, HOPD, or ASC. Luke’s had used in their hospitals and surgery centers. Most ASCs in the U.S.

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MEDITEK

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

From one family business to another, Meditek is proud to partner with Dr. Mach and officially offer their first-class, german-made LED lights to hospitals and private healthcare facilities across Canada. With the right ones, you can fully rely on your skills without diverting any attention from your patients.

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