The Joint Commission (TJC) published its top five challenging requirements for 2022, and three of them pertain to the sterile processing department (SPD).
Networking, in the simplest of terms, entails interacting with others to exchange information and develop professional or social contacts, typically in a social setting.
Research shows how hands can contaminate the environment, and recommendations are provided to reduce that risk. This article identifies some key changes to the SHEA/IDSA/APIC recommendations that directly affect Sterile Processing (SP) professionals.
The status quo and bare minimum are unacceptable in the fast-paced, challenging sterile processing (SP) environment. SP professionals across all titles and experience levels must strive to improve in their roles, share their knowledge, and push forward to elevate service and promote patient safety.
New sterile processing (SP) employees must learn about the various areas and interdisciplinary teammates with whom they will interact, and it is equally important that individuals from other departments understand what takes place in the sterile processing department (SPD).Â