Michael
Our Productivity Metrics Are Broken: An Argument for Usable Units of Service
“I can get it to you quick or I can get it to you sterile, but I can’t do both.” Herein lies the challenge of sterile processing productivity. On one side stands quantity (speed) and on the other side stands quality (sterility). But there is another glaring issue with how we measure productivity in our…
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Mastering the Art of Recruiting: Strategies for Finding High-Performing Sterile Processing Techs
One of the risks in only hiring the best, is that the rock stars often take off and get promoted out of your department. This critique…
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Set Up For Success
It is imperative to maintain the right conditions for the storage of sterile supplies, surgical instruments, implants, and surgical set-ups. Storing these items in a dedicated space that is climate-controlled sets you up for success while extending supply shelf-life and helping to ensure patient safety. To begin, a dedicated sterile storage room should be placed…
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