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Adopting New Technologies with Speed and Safety- Guidelines for Sterile Processing Departments

ReadySet News & InsightsBy r3skeleton February 14, 2018

By Rose Seavey, MBA, BS, RN, CNOR, CRCST, CSPDT Technological advancements in the healthcare field are critically important, as they can both lengthen and improve quality of life. Despite the potentially significant benefits of implementing new advancements immediately, healthcare facilities often delay implementation as they await updated standards and subsequently manufacturer’s Instructions for Use…

Rescuing Your CS/SPD from a Culture of Failure

ReadySet News & InsightsBy r3skeleton January 3, 2018

Weston “Hank” Balch, BS, MDiv, CRCST, CIS, CHL Director of Sterile Processing University Health System, TX It’s printed out and tacked to my office bulletin board, with the exact words that I wanted to remember — highlighted in neon green. And it’s not some deep, encouraging quote overlaying a picture of a peaceful mountain…

Fighting the Hole-y War with Rigid Containers

ReadySet News & InsightsBy r3skeleton October 31, 2017

Michael Matthews, MBA, CRCST, CIS, CHL Manager, Sterile Processing/OR Baptist Health Medical Center-Conway, AR Few things strike fear into the hearts of sterile processing staff quite like holes in wrapped items. Holes in wraps seem to appear without discrimination and always at the most inconvenient time possible. To make matters worse, the most critical…

The Waiting Game: How Soon To Handle Sterile Trays?

ReadySet News & InsightsBy r3skeleton September 14, 2017

John Rowe, CIS, CHL, CRCST. Manager, Sterile Processing University Health System, San Antonio, TX It is the responsibility of the Central Service/Sterile Processing Department to provide cleaned, tested and sterilized instrumentation to the OR on a daily basis. Tray volumes can fluctuate widely depending on the number of add-on procedures, turnovers, traumas and of course,…

The True Cost of Loaners

ReadySet News & InsightsBy r3skeleton August 1, 2017

By ReadySet Staff Writers Question: If something is free, it costs nothing, right? Answer: Maybe not! When a healthcare facility uses loaned surgical equipment (‘Loaners’), which is a common practice for many orthopedic, spine and other surgeries, there is no cost to either purchase or use the equipment. However, there are many associated costs to…

The Importance of Certification

ReadySet News & InsightsBy r3skeleton June 19, 2017

Susan Klacik BS, CRCST, CHL, CIS, FCS Having central sterilization certification results in a win-win-win situation for the CS Tech, healthcare facility, and the patient. First, for the CSS Tech, CSS certification demonstrates that the tech has the commitment to this profession and the skill and knowledge required to process medical devices. Having this educational…

Joint Commission Preparedness: Training at IAHCSMM 2017

ReadySet News & InsightsBy r3skeleton May 17, 2017

The 2017 IAHCSMM Annual Conference and Expo held in Nashville, Tennessee wrapped up last week. By all accounts, the event was a success—attendance was up to over 1,300 people, the exhibit hall was buzzing with energy and the venue was beautiful and convenient. As usual, the event proved to be a great place to gain…

Hear From Your Candidates For IAHCSMM President-Elect

ReadySet News & InsightsBy r3skeleton April 19, 2017

HEAR FROM YOUR CANDIDATES FOR IAHCSMM PRESIDENT-ELECT ReadySet reached out to the candidates to get their comments on the importance of voting, as well as share their visions for the organization. Their responses are below. The three candidates running for IAHCSMM President-Elect are (in alphabetical order-Click on any candidate’s name to access the voting ballot):…

IAHCSMM Leadership: What it means to you

ReadySet News & InsightsBy r3skeleton April 19, 2017

IAHCSMM LEADERSHIP: WHAT IT MEANS TO YOU by Aaron Haig, BHA With the 2017 IAHCSMM Annual Conference and Expo coming up in early May, the time is right to consider a very important piece of business that will occur there: naming new leadership. All IAHCSMM Active and Associate members in good standing are eligible…

Changes Depend On Collaboration

ReadySet News & InsightsBy r3skeleton February 20, 2017

CHANGES DEPEND ON COLLABORATION by Rose Seavey MBA, BS, RN, CNOR, CRCST, CSPDT President/CEO Seavey Healthcare Consulting, LLC Sterile processing continues to gain momentum within the healthcare environment as media coverage of its importance increases. As Sterile Processing Department (SPD) professionals, it is your responsibility to ensure your patients receive the safest possible care. Working toward…