Curtis McNeil on 08/27/2020 C Curtis McNeil
Challenges to Best Practices in SPD in the 21st Century - CEU Approved!
Learning Objectives:
Adam Okada on 07/06/2018 A Adam Okada
The Patient Perspective
I still remember my first day in Sterile Processing. I had just finished my 400 training hours, passed my certification test, and was hired by the facility that I had been volunteering at. After a brief tour of the SPD & Operating Room, I was left with an O.R. nurse and taken into one of the operating rooms. They briefed me on the sterile field and aseptic technique and I stood quietly in the corner trying not to touch anything.
Adam Okada on 02/14/2018 A Adam Okada
Getting Started in Sterile Processing: A Step-by-Step Guide
Before you begin:
Adam Okada on 01/09/2018 A Adam Okada
Five Easy Ways to Improve Quality in Sterile Processing
The first (and most important) job of a Sterile Processing Manager or Educator, is maintaining a high level of quality in their department. Unlike other “processing” fields which work on a batch or assembly line, Sterile Processing is a Quality Assurance department before anything else. Patient safety is the #1 priority, and improving a department’s positive outcomes should always come before trying to boost productivity. Here are 5 easy ways to get started: