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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CME Corp

APRIL 16, 2024

When you think of operating rooms stainless steel is most likely the first thing that comes to mind. In fact, it is hard to imagine an operating room equipped with anything other than stainless steel. And that includes built in banks of covered or enclosed stainless steel cabinets to safely store sterile equipment and supplies.

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Platinum Meidcal Staffing

AUGUST 31, 2024

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

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SpecialtyCare

OCTOBER 5, 2024

Sterile Processing Consulting 4. As a partner to healthcare facilities rather than a direct-to-consumer service, SpecialtyCare enables hospitals to deliver superior care while improving operational efficiency and patient outcomes. Table of Contents SpecialtyCare’s Comprehensive Approach to Surgical Services 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. This role involves advanced technology and direct involvement in the operating room, providing vital support during complex procedures.

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SpecialtyCare

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Table of Contents Meet Alex A Passion for the OR A Journey of Growth Team Spirit and City Pride Rewarding Moments Encouragement for Future Colleagues Join Us in Celebrating Meet Alex As an Operating Room Specialist Manager (OSM), Alex has been with SpecialtyCare for nearly five years.

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Platinum Meidcal Staffing

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

While the surgeon performs the critical task of removing the damaged portion of the disc, surgical assistants (RNFA, PA, CSA) play an equally important role in ensuring the operation runs smoothly. They ensure that the operating room is properly prepared, setting up sterilized instruments and positioning the patient.

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Platinum Meidcal Staffing

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Their role is crucial for ensuring a smooth operation, but what exactly do they do, and why are they so essential in cardiovascular surgeries? Some of their main tasks include: Preparing the Operating Room : Surgical assistants ensure all equipment is sterile and ready. They position the patient for optimal access to the heart.

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Platinum Meidcal Staffing

JULY 31, 2024

Our roster includes: Surgical Assistants : Skilled in supporting surgical procedures and ensuring operational efficiency. 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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OpFlow

JULY 22, 2021

Submitted to Operations Research manuscript OPRE-2021-06-370 Vinayak Deshpande, PhD Nishanth Mundru, PhD Sandeep Rath, PhD Martyn Knowles, MD, MBA, FACS Benjamin C. Wood, MD, MBA, FACS ABSTRACT Surgical procedures account for over 60% of the operating cost of a hospital.

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Nashville Anesthesia Professionals

OCTOBER 21, 2024

These facilities are costly, often operating under strict sterile conditions, with numerous quality checks throughout the production cycle to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines from agencies such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or the European Medicines Agency (EMA) 3.

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OpFlow

APRIL 28, 2021

Link to Abstract Background Optimizing surgical trays to improve operating room efficiency and reduce costs in instrument processing is an under-appreciated strategy for cost containment. Type and number of instruments used as well as timing of different steps in the sterilization process were recorded by an independent observer.

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Platinum Meidcal Staffing

AUGUST 29, 2024

The Crucial Role of Surgical Assistants in Plastic Surgery Surgical assistants are indispensable in the operating room, handling tasks that are critical to the success of any procedure. Their responsibilities include: Preoperative Preparation: Ensuring the operating room is ready, sterilizing instruments, and preparing patients for surgery.

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BFW Inc.

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Healthcare organizations may be deterred from using surgical cameras in the operating room for numerous reasons, including high equipment costs, potential workflow disruption, and patient privacy concerns. Watch Webinar The post 5 Reasons Every Operating Room Needs a Camera appeared first on BFW Inc.

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Platinum Meidcal Staffing

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Traverse rectus abdominal muscle, flap (TRAM Flap), commonly used in breast reconstruction procedures, are intricate surgeries that demand precision and teamwork; for plastic surgeons performing these complex operations, having a skilled surgical assistant can significantly enhance the procedure’s success and efficiency.

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Platinum Meidcal Staffing

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Trans abdominal flaps, commonly used in breast reconstruction procedures, are intricate surgeries that demand precision and teamwork, for plastic surgeons performing these complex operations, having a skilled surgical assistant can significantly enhance the procedure’s success and efficiency.

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Platinum Meidcal Staffing

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

While the surgeon focuses on the intricate task of repairing torn tendons, it’s the surgical assistant who ensures that the entire operation flows seamlessly. Surgical assistants play a critical role in the outcome of complex procedures like rotator cuff repairs, and their presence in the operating room reduces strain on the surgeon.

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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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The Circulating Life

OCTOBER 10, 2022

I’m frustrated with the sterile processing department (SPD). Priorities Surgery requires sterile instruments. But when you look at what gets priority within the department, is it the surgery itself, or is it what we need to make that operation a success? Without surgery and sterile procedures, SPD is unnecessary.

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MEDITEK

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

These lights have empowered doctors across more than 100 countries to perform modern operations and make precise diagnoses. Their core commitment is to provide the highest quality lighting technology to create an optimal, trouble-free working environment through advanced technology, intuitive operation and exceptional quality.

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EARN Cares

MARCH 24, 2022

The operating room (OR) is a team based unit where patients undergo surgical procedures. Surgical nurses function as circulating nurses, working around the sterile field in the OR. Surgical nursing is unlike any other nursing specialty or unit. One of the best parts about the OR is taking care of one patient at a time.

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Pima Medical Institute

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Responsibilities in the Operating Room Surgical Technologists : Surgical technologists have a comprehensive role. They assist the surgical team by ensuring the operating room is properly set up and sterile. They prepare and arrange surgical instruments and equipment.

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Jalal Surgical

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Sterile Environment: The surgery is conducted in a sterile environment to reduce the risk of infections. Risk of Infection: The home environment is not sterile, increasing the risk of infection during and after the procedure. Pain and Discomfort: Without proper anesthesia, the procedure is likely to be extremely painful.

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Jalal Surgical

DECEMBER 17, 2022

They have a locking mechanism on the top of the forceps to keep them in place while being used for operations. It can be applied to the thyroid, gallbladder, or intestinal operations. Hemostats such And Ochsner Forceps are used for squeezing-off blood arteries to stop bleeding during operations like orthopedic surgery.

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Transforming Outcomes

JUNE 26, 2020

When you think of the operating room (OR), what comes to mind? The circulating nurse ensures there’s not a break in sterile technique. Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn About Post Author Courtney White The post A Peek Inside the Operating Room: Eight Insights From a Circulating Nurse appeared first on Transforming Outcomes.

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SpecialtyCare

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The operating room is no stranger to me and is a place I enjoy spending my time for work.” After the procedure is finished, I make sure our products are clean and sterilized. I was a surgical technologist for eight years before finding SpecialtyCare. I love the teamwork between all of the MISS techs.

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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 per instrument.

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BFW Inc.

JUNE 17, 2021

Operating room inventory and equipment account for nearly 60% of total hospital costs alone. 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.

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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. Joint Commission then conducts their surveys/audits based on the standards that have been set for sterile processing activities. Section 7.3 Section 6.3.1

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Trocar Supplies

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

It is relatively easy to sterilize for reuse, and it is even possible to neutralize prion particles on stainless steel surfaces with a photocatalytic decontamination procedure. Resin blades can be disposable, saving sterilization time at the doctor's office. It resists rust and corrosion. Plastic components are lightweight.

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Radius Anesthesia

MAY 17, 2023

Formerly, anesthetized patients who received intraoperative radiotherapy needed to be transported from the operating room to the location of the linear accelerator, but the advent of mobile accelerators now means that radiotherapy can be directly delivered to the patient in the operating room. Ochsner Journal (2015). Barnett, K.

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OpFlow

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Here comes the paradox- in an effort to address a growing need for instrument availability over time (related to surgical volume growth, addition of surgeons to the hospital, increased sterile processing turnaround, etc.), Utilize actual instrument usage data collected at the point-of-care (i.e.,

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BFW Inc.

AUGUST 11, 2021

High operating room administration costs due to surgery cancellations and lengthy block times. Pro: These lights provide a lot of illumination and are a basic essential for any operating room. However, as noted above, the risk of shadows and insufficient illumination on the operation site is significant.

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Elmed

JANUARY 11, 2022

The goal is to ensure pre-cleaning of instruments immediately after use and prior to transport to sterile reprocessing. This is normally accomplished manually using sterile water; water with an FDA approved detergent or an enzymatic product (liquid or spray) with a neutral pH (7 or lower). Manual cleaning is required because most O.R.s

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Sullivan Healthcare Consulting

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Luke’s Health System, Robert Eisenberg, RN, MBA, CASC, Senior Vice President, ASC Practice Leader, Sullivan Healthcare Consulting, Nicole Brown, Chief Operating Officer Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, St. Luke’s wanted the surgery center to run with the operational mentality of an ambulatory surgery center (ASC). Luke’s COSM.

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Jalal Surgical

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The bone flap is kept sterile and usually returned to its original position after the operation. The surgical saw (craniotomies) is used to connect the burrs and create a “window in the skull” through which brain surgery can take place. created by Jalal Surgical Who is responsible for the craniotomy procedure ?

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BFW Inc.

MAY 17, 2023

In a recent article published by Healthcare Purchasing News, the need for quick turnover of patient and operating rooms requires a thorough and rapid method to disinfect these spaces. When placed outside of an operating room, the UV Lighthouse is the perfect size to disinfect a surgical headlight so it will be ready for the next wearer.

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