OR Manager
JUNE 23, 2024
Reforming instrument reprocessing practices does not always end with the main sterile processing department (SPD). Holding clinics to the same standard adds to the challenge, whether they are associated with More » The post Scaling standards from sterile processing department to clinic appeared first on OR Manager.
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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OR Manager
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Sterile Processing Department (SPD) managers and technicians know a thing or two about pressure. In a recent webinar covering sterile processing basics, Cori L. Ofstead, MSPH, president and CEO of Ofstead More » The post Why OR leaders should revisit sterile processing basics appeared first on OR Manager.
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.
OR Manager
MAY 23, 2024
However, diligently checking every instrument prior to sterilization is essential to ensuring safe, proper functioning. As the last people to see More » The post Common inspection points for surgical instrumentation appeared first on OR Manager. Inspecting surgical devices is a time-consuming process.
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
Concordia Anesthesiology
OCTOBER 12, 2021
OR managers can minimize tardiness by having every patient’s medical records available and complete before the case start time. A prediction bounds analysis by the OR manager will assist in determining the best placement within the existing schedule. Anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other clinical team members must arrive on time.
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