Central sterile processing is essential for a safe and efficient operating room. Mistakes in sterilization can cause delays in surgery and patient infections, among other issues. Alecia Cooper, RN, BS ...

Ruth P. Shumaker, RN, BSN, CNOR, a healthcare management consultant who focuses on both ambulatory surgery centers and hospital settings, discusses 10 ways to develop a strong sterile processing ...

Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle decreased its sterile processing error rate from 3 percent to 1.5 percent over 37 months, according to a study in The Joint ...

Microorganism lethality requirements for process validation must always be balanced with the need to protect product integrity and patient safety. Submitted: Feb. 9, 2015. Accepted: May 29, 2015.

The author reviews the draft guidance on process validation, its QbD applications, and its potential impact on sterile manufacturing operations. Individuals working in pharmaceutical sterile ...

William Beaumont Army Medical Center's Sterile Processing Department (SPD) celebrated International Central Service Week, Oct. 14-20, to show appreciation and raise awareness of SPD staff duties and ...

PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., March 30, 2011 - Pall Corporation (NYSE: PLL) is launching an innovative solution for convenient and secure sterile separation of flexible tubing assemblies. The single-use Pall ...

While they don’t always receive praise for their work, central sterile technicians in the sterile processing department are integral to patient care. “The sterile processing department and central ...

With the expansion of healthcare providers in West Michigan, the region has a critical need for skilled healthcare support staff. Medical Equipment Preparation occupations, including Sterile Process ...