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  • February 2023

    • February 2023

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    Or Trunover
    Surgical/Critical Care

    Surgical Suite Turnover

    Kara Nadeau
    Jan. 24, 2023
    Will supply and staff shortages, keep ORs out of operation?
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    Mat Man
    Sourcing & Logistics

    Choose proper material handling tools to prevent warehouse from becoming a war zone

    Rick Dana Barlow
    Jan. 24, 2023
    Aside from gaining access to products (which has been an enduring challenge the last two years), one of the primary tactics of supply chain is moving products effectively around...
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    Bomb4 Base
    Infection Prevention

    Mission Improcessable

    Scott Tomko
    Jan. 24, 2023
    Economy, ecology and efficacy demand a combination of resources and contingencies for all
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    Endo Maze
    Sterile Processing

    A•MAZE•ZING Endoscope Care

    Kara Nadeau
    Jan. 24, 2023
    Navigating the complex cycle of endoscope sterilization
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    Repair+maintenance
    Sourcing & Logistics

    Device, equipment maintenance and repair driven by yin–yang yearning

    Rick Dana Barlow
    Jan. 24, 2023
    Potential healthcare sting related to state “right-to-repair” laws blunted for now

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    Continuing Education

    Washer disinfector release for use after maintenance

    Jan. 24, 2023
    Surgical instruments and other reusable devices can be washed and disinfected in an automated washer disinfector. The use of automated equipment helps standardize the cleaning...
    Sp Insights Primary
    Sterile Processing

    Dirty silicone mats & DIN trays

    Stephen M. Kovach
    Jan. 24, 2023
    Q “We have silicone mats in my department. Some people leave them in trays with instruments when going through the medical automatic washer, and some people don’t. Also, some ...
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    Hspa Water Quality
    Sterile Processing

    Is your department meeting current water quality standards?

    David Taylor
    Jan. 24, 2023
    The quality and consistency of water used in Sterile Processing departments (SPDs) are critical. Evidence has shown the importance of proper water quality across all stages of...
    Value Delivered Primary
    Sourcing & Logistics

    As healthcare delivery evolves, so will the supply chain

    Karen Conway
    Jan. 24, 2023
    Late last year, I was asked to offer my predictions as to what healthcare delivery will look by 2030. For this month’s column, I thought I would spend some time discussing some...
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    Buyline
    Sourcing & Logistics

    Consequentially yours

    Rick Dana Barlow
    Jan. 24, 2023
    Many of us favor and prefer choice. Those of us who don’t, either find comfort in being told what to do, or simply don’t want the hassle of making decisions that interfere with...
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