Sterile processing (SP) professionals strive to serve their customers and patients well, reviewing and applying standards, guidelines and manufacturers’ instructions for use (IFU) and seeking the best solutions for optimal outcomes. Despite those valiant efforts, SP leaders aren’t always preparing their technicians for success in their many vital roles, and technicians may also struggle to recognize where more growth and knowledge are needed to better meet the needs and goals of their department and customers.Â
In the dynamic field of perioperative nursing and surgical services, maintaining certification through the Competency & Credentialing Institute represents more than professional development. It is a strategic investment in both career advancement and patient safety.
One World Surgery (OWS) opened the first ASC in the Dominican Republic (DR) this summer. ASCA has been a supporter of OWS since it opened its first ASC in 2008 in Honduras. We have been a part of OWS’s journey through the highs and lows and in expanding the organization’s impact over the years.
As we head into the Fall 2025 Sterilization Standards Week and prepare to kick off new standards projects, AAMI announced new co-chair appointments for several of its Sterilization Standards working groups, including several first-time co-chairs.
It’s probably safe to say that very few if any perioperative professionals have had a career like Johnny Kotcher’s. Johnny’s perioperative journey started when he joined the Army in 1981 and scored well in healthcare and medical on the aptitude test.