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The tone and attitude that we use within our department reflects our standard operating procedures (SOPs). SOPs allow for the department and its professionals to work together because everyone knows what goals they are working towards.

The influence of planning sessions on creating an effective plan through necessary actions for anticipated or needed outcomes.

As the healthcare industry incorporates quality systems into daily operations and patient care, professionals face the challenge of defining what it means to provide “quality care” within an organization that serves patients.

Is this expired? It seems like the question should be an easy one to answer by looking at the label of any time-sensitive item in a sterile processing department (SPD). But what if the labeled expiration date isn’t the one you need to follow?

Ophthalmic instrumentation may require special handling, may have new recommendations, or may require sterile processing managers to rethink their ophthalmic instrument reprocessing protocols.

For over 30 years, healthcare facilities have relied on vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VHP) to sterilize temperature sensitive medical devices.

Sterile processing technicians handle medical instruments contaminated with potentially pathogenic microorganisms. Many instruments include sharp edges and points that could cut or puncture technicians. Staying safe when manually cleaning requires attention to potential safety hazards both in and out of the sink.

Water quality is critical in any process within a Sterile Processing Department (SPD). Inadequate water quality during medical device reprocessing can cause a number of negative outcomes.