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  • November 2019

    • November 2019

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    Sterile Processing

    The full scope of reprocessing: Introspection and intervention

    Rick Dana Barlow
    Oct. 28, 2019
    How does SPD balance clinical demands with quality performance and business mindedness?
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    Sterile Processing

    Technician the centerpiece of effective sterile processing

    Gregg Agoston
    Oct. 28, 2019
    Specialized skills, talent determine, drive quality performance
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    Sterile Processing

    Mitigating risk in flexible endoscope reprocessing

    John Whelan
    Oct. 28, 2019
    Historically, the frames of reference for flexible endoscope reprocessing have been paid attention to in “silos,” depending on the clinical department/staff involved. Most GI ...
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    Sterile Processing

    Validating IFUs – Distinguishing fact from fiction

    James Schneiter
    Oct. 28, 2019
    Check the FDA’s list of “High Risk” medical devices and what your supplier provides
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    Sterile Processing

    Reimagining, redesigning endoscopes

    Rick Dana Barlow
    Oct. 28, 2019
    How could, should OEMs make them easier to reprocess?

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    Sterile Processing

    Of all the weak links, which may be the weakest?

    Rick Dana Barlow
    Oct. 28, 2019
    When it comes to ranking all of the weak links in what Healthcare Purchasing News defines as the 10-segment endoscope reprocessing process, the weakest links as determined by ...
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    Infection Prevention

    Fast Stats - November 2019

    Oct. 28, 2019
    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that women get vaccinated for influenza (flu) in any trimester of pregnancy and pertussis (whooping cough) early...
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    Sterile Processing

    Inspecting electrical instruments for insulation failure

    Ray Taurasi
    Oct. 28, 2019
    Submit your questions: email: [email protected] We recently had an incident in our operating room (OR) where an OR nurse claimed she got shocked from a piece of electrical...
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    Continuing Education

    3-zone sterile processing: Harness the productivity and value in this modern workflow

    Oct. 28, 2019
    The issue many hospitals encounter is not that they’re unwilling to embrace Lean-style techniques in the SPD; it’s that they don’t know how to harness its power and make it work...
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    Surgical/Critical Care

    Right before your eyes

    Kara Nadeau
    Oct. 28, 2019
    Medical grade monitors, displays have top traits, technology for optimal outcomes
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    Infection Prevention

    Preventing infection from surface to stratosphere

    Susan Cantrell
    Oct. 28, 2019
    Success in infection prevention and control has so many facets it is truly mindboggling. There is a constant search for innovative products that can help to keep the environment...
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    Patient Satisfaction

    Hospital Room Hunters

    Rick Dana Barlow
    Oct. 28, 2019
    Do you have the patience, vision, to design with patients in mind?
    Product Picks
    Sourcing & Logistics

    November 2019 Product Picks

    Oct. 28, 2019
    Hospital socks Healthmark Industries’ new Heart of the Hospital socks are designed to honor CS professionals for their critical role in care. Manufactured in America from 80% ...
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    Feel the burn … out

    Rick Dana Barlow
    Oct. 28, 2019
    There’s a lot of chatter and ink about burnout lately.Doctors, nurses, CEOs, other executives, millennials, etc.Remember when the term burnout referred to the tires on your car...
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    Sterile Processing

    TJC survey enhancements focus on sterilization and high-level disinfection

    Rose Seavey
    Oct. 28, 2019
    The Joint Commission (TJC) now incorporates enhanced evaluations during their on-site survey in four key areas they feel could pose the most risks to patients if they fail. The...
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    The expanding role of device classification

    Karen Conway
    Oct. 28, 2019
    In the January 2019 issue of Standard Practices, we explored the application of different device classification schemas to support different purposes, from spend analysis to device...
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    Sterile Processing

    IFUs: What should providers do to influence format and content?

    Jean Sargent
    Oct. 28, 2019
    Instructions for Use (IFUs) are an important part of the central sterile processing department (CSPD) in support of infection control, quality and patient safety. An effective...
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    November 2019 Featured Products & Services

    Oct. 28, 2019
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    Sterile Processing

    Taking stock of 2019’s successes, roadblocks and goals

    Nicholas Schmitz
    Oct. 23, 2019
    Another year is about to draw to a close, which invites a perfect opportunity to pause for personal and professional reflection. What follows are some key questions to help Sterile...