Sterile Processing
The Sterile Processing department is an integral part of Surgical Services and critical to other areas within the healthcare organization. A Sterile Processing consulting engagement consists of a detailed analysis of current operational processes followed by recommendations that will ensure the delivery of instrumentation and equipment needed for patient care. Some focus areas include:
Staffing
- Time Management
- Downtime Utilization
- Skill Mix
- Training Programs
- Staff Education
- Work Utilization
Regulatory Compliance
- Joint Commission
- Standards of Practice
- AAMI
- AORN
- OSHA
Policies & Procedures
- Infection Control Practices
- Case Cart System
- Case Preparation
- Instrument and Equipment Inventory
- Work Flow
- Staff Safety
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Instrument Processing
- Decontamination & Sterilization Practices
- Instrument Availability
- Proper Inventory
- Preventative Maintenance
- Set assembly
Special Projects/Events
- Strategic Program Planning
- Analysis of Area Design
- Facility Layout
- Staff Work Flow and Productivity
- Staff Development
- Program Assistance
- IT Implementation
- OR Needs to Instrument Resource Availability
- Consignment/Vendor Tray Organization
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