Nothing like a global pandemic to reinforce the essential contributions of and the important roles played by [CSSD] professionals within healthcare organizations. Without their...
Staffing shortages and expanding roles drive high burnout rates. Is compensation keeping pace and is it enough to retain current IPs and attract the next generation?
The operating room is changing at a breakneck speed. What was once an intrusive open surgery has become a minimally invasive procedure. Robots aid surgeons in complex procedures...
CHICAGO – The last time the Material Handling Institute’s (MHI) venerable ProMat show rolled into the vast McCormick Place here, logistics and supply chain attendees bore witness...
High demand and limited resources seem to be a prevailing wind for many Sterile Processing departments (SPDs) across the country. Healthcare organizations’ push to do more with...
Q “In my department, we use anti-fatigue mats that do not have holes in them. A surveyor just cited us and stated anti-fatigue mats require holes in them. Is this true?”A The ...
Over the years, in this column, we have returned to several perennial themes, including:The importance of having a system vs. siloed perspective when solving problemsThe need ...