In sterile processing departments (SPDs) around the world, there are countless tools, instruments, and machines that keep the standard of patient safety at its highest
If you choose to automate your sterile storage and have it designed according to the chaos method, you have the advantage of better utilization of
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The reasons for this have everything to do with the value of existing (and limited) hospital real estate, the economies of scale created…
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“How many trays should a technician process in an eight-hour period?” Ever hear that question before? Sure you have. It’s one of the hottest questions
One of the biggest, and largely unaddressed problems in the Sterile Processing Department is Supply Storage. Lack of space and organization can lead to longer
We’ve all been there, standing around in a little half circle trying to hear some twenty-something former frat guy explain to our SPD…
A big challenge in sterile storage is knowing whether sterile instruments or packs have been compromised, especially when there isn’t any visible damage. Two methods
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
