Sterile Processing

Photos courtesy Datyon Children’s Hospital and LeeSar
Tech loading scopes into automatic reprocessor (left), Tech manually cleaning scope (right)
Sterile Processing

Best Practices Beat Fast Processes Every Time

Aug. 25, 2023
Manual Versus Automated Device/Instrument Cleaning

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Jan Terry photo — Courtesy of Lurie Children’s Hospital
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SP Leaders: Set the Stage for Long-Term Growth

Feb. 20, 2024
The beginning months of a new year are an opportune time to turn a new page professionally. Although I’ve never been one to set resolutions, I do find it helpful to reflect...
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Magnetized Surgical Instruments

Feb. 20, 2024
Q: “Can you explain why surgical instruments get magnetized? We seem to be having more lately. What might be the best way to detect them and demagnetize them once found...
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Workstations Update

Feb. 20, 2024
Brayden Bennett, regional sales manager, Northeast, LogiQuip shared his perspectives on workstations with Healthcare Purchasing News. Here's what he had to say.What are workstations...
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FDA to Host Medical Device Sterilization Town Hall

Feb. 5, 2024
Sterilization is a critical step in the manufacturing process for certain medical devices
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Here’s What Sterile Processing Professionals Have on their Manufacturer IFU Wish Lists

Jan. 30, 2024
Sterile processing (SP) professionals must abide by manufacturer instructions for use (IFU) when reprocessing instruments and devices – but today that’s no easy task...