by Sullivan Contributor | May 8, 2021 | spd
A critical pillar of surgical services, the sterile processing department (SPD) requires absolute attention to detail to ensure patient safety and surgeon satisfaction while simultaneously following rigorous reprocessing practices for optimal efficiency. If attention... 
by Randy Heiser | May 8, 2021 | Randy Heiser, spd
Good leaders know their areas of expertise; great leaders know how to articulate their knowledge and inspire others to take action towards a collective goal. As M.D. Arnold once said, “A good leader leads the people from above them. A great leader leads the... 
by Randy Heiser | May 8, 2021 | Randy Heiser, spd
What is being done to minimize the risk of using dirty or unsterile surgical instruments? The sophistication of surgical instruments has increased over the years, and as a result, hospitals must take a closer look at the efficiency of their sterile processing... 
by Sullivan Contributor | May 8, 2021 | spd
Reducing Instrument Loss and Improving Surgical Instrument Processing Client: A University Medical Center with 29 ORs had large expenditures due to lost instruments. It experienced case delays, frustrated surgeons and staff, and increased facility costs. Sullivan’s... 
by Sullivan Contributor | May 8, 2021 | spd
At one hospital in the US, sterile processing was such an issue, the facility’s leadership decided to cut the number of surgical cases for a month just to work on improving it. They took the smart step of engaging with Sullivan Healthcare Consulting. The facility also...