The Importance of Following Instructions for Use
THE IMPORTANCE OF FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE by Susan Klacik BS, CRCST, ACE, CHL, CIS, FCS Every medical device has its own instructions for…
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Managing Consignments: 3 Best Practices
MANAGING CONSIGNMENTS: 3 BEST PRACTICES There is an unwritten pecking order in most CS departments when it comes to surgical trays. Facility owned trays…
CS Management Effectiveness: Systemic Excellence
CS MANAGEMENT EFFECTIVENESS: SYSTEMIC EXCELLENCE The previous article in this CS Manager series focused on creating a set of measurements and data points to track…
Current Guidelines for Processing Flexible Endoscopes
CURRENT GUIDELINES FOR PROCESSING FLEXIBLE ENDOSCOPES by Rose Seavey MBA, BS, RN, CNOR, CRCST, CSPDT President/CEO Seavey Healthcare Consulting, LLC Contaminated endoscopes have been a…
Staff Retention in SPD: 3 Strategies for Keeping Your Best People
STAFF RETENTION IN SPD: 3 STRATEGIES FOR KEEPING YOUR BEST PEOPLE by Weston “Hank” Balch, CRCST,CIS, CHL As the certification culture continues to gain traction…
CS Management Effectiveness: Data & Measurement
CS MANAGEMENT EFFECTIVENESS: DATA & MEASUREMENT Congratulations—you have achieved management level in your hospital’s CS department! With the obvious benefit of being recognized as a…