Sep 6, 2023 | Author: Rebecca Kinney, Featured, Sterile Processing
Navigating Change in Sterile Processing It’s almost that time of the year again—Sterile Processing (SP) Week is around the corner, casting a fleeting spotlight on our critical role in healthcare. While we often desire recognition beyond this limited timeframe, we must... 
Aug 23, 2023 | Author: Leslie Kronstedt, Featured, Sterile Processing
Have you ever had a manager that seemed somewhat unapproachable? From one side of the morning huddle these individuals’ personalities may be tall and dominating, and their appearance a little coarse, like tree bark; however, such mentalities serve well in managerial... 
Aug 9, 2023 | Author: Sarah B. Cruz, CSPDT, CRCST, CHL, CSSNerd, Featured, Sterile Processing
Sterile processing (SP) professionals are constantly working against the clock. Every piece of equipment has a timer on it. From the autoclave to the cart washers, the countdown to completion is endless and always resetting the moment it hits zero. Time is how we... 
Aug 2, 2023 | Author: Mary Olivera, Featured, Sterile Processing
Who remembers working in a central supply (our old name) and using paper to document all the sterilization loads, quality audits, mobile equipment management, and more? It was a labor-intensive task to handwrite on a small 5″ x 3″ index card all the items... 
Jul 12, 2023 | Author: Hank Balch, Featured, Sterile Processing, The Front Line
Where Do Awesome Sterile Processing Techs Come From? If you’ve ever watched the epic Star Wars films, you may be familiar with the journey of Luke Skywalker. Luke, born with strong “Force” sensitivity, displays natural skills and abilities beyond the ordinary.... 
Jun 28, 2023 | Author: Garrett Hollembeak, Featured, Sterile Processing
Inside telescopes, cameras, and microscopes is a specialized piece of glass called a convex lens. Its purpose is to invert the position of the object, focus the image, and gather as much light as possible. Without these customized lenses, it would be impossible to get...
