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But Don’t Exclude Sterile Processing from Key Discussions By David Taylor, MSN, RN, CNOR Ancient papyrus revealed Egyptian medical practice was highly advanced and doctors performed the first surgery more than 3,500 years ago (2750 BC).[1, 2] Since then, medicine has...

By Peter Daigle, CBSPD Surgeons rely on Sterile Processing (SP) technicians to provide clean, well-functioning instruments that will help result in good surgical outcomes. SP technicians must have knowledge, skills and understanding of how instruments are used and the...

By Nicholas Schmitz, PMP, LSSBB Across our personal and professional lives, we all fall into many routines; it’s part of how we’re able to perform so many different tasks every day. Have you ever arrived at work (or home), only to realize you don’t even really...

By Julie E. Williamson Consistent, on-time availability of clean, sterile, well-functioning instrumentation is essential for safe, high-quality surgical outcomes. Although sterile processing (SP) professionals bear much of that responsibility, it’s essential that...

By Lawayne Perkins In the realm of sterile processing (SP), there are many vital roles in which surgical services professionals should be aware. Every role and position on the SP team is critical to the department’s success and, ultimately, to the success of the OR...

The International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management’s 2020 Annual Conference & Expo, taking place April 26-29 in Chicago, Illinois, will offer a wide range of educational opportunities to help sterile processing (SP) professionals advance their knowledge and professionalism and give their departments a quality and safety boost.