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 16, 2023 | Blog, Infection Control, Sterile Processing, Ultrasonics
Before surgical instruments can be properly sterilized, they must be completely clean. Any bioburden or residual soil left on the instruments can hide bacteria and viruses. It can block disinfection and sterilization of that part of the instrument. This, in turn, can... 
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 | Accreditation, News, Sterile Processing
The Joint Commission recently announced it will eliminate and consolidate a second tranche of standards, following the first major reduction announced late last year. The more than 200 eliminated and consolidated standards, effective Aug. 27, will streamline... 
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 26, 2023 | Blog, Sterile Processing, Ultrasonics
To keep your sterile processing department (SPD) running smoothly, you want to keep your ultrasonic cleaner in tip-top shape. This requires daily, weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance. Here are some of the most important things Ultra Clean Systems recommends to do...
