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A Sterile Processing Manager’s guide to introducing new products and processes.

You’ve heard it from your staff so many times: “Yeah, we don’t like those things". “They don’t work right.” “They take too long to use.” “They fall ...

Do I really need an IFU for that?

Simple solutions to everyday challenges are not always simple to find. So what do you do if you don't have manufacturer instructions for use to ...

Two methods. One solution. Ultrasound probes are high-level disinfected, but their cords are not. How do we keep those separated?

Endo-cavity ultrasound probes, the kind that go inside a patient’s body and come in contact with the mucous membrane, such as transvaginal and rectal ...

Protocol Example for Cleaning, High Level Disinfection, and Packaging of Laryngoscope Blades and Handles

The following example of a revised protocol for reprocessing and packaging laryngoscope blades and handles was shared so that it could help others ...

Should Laryngoscope Handles be Covered?

You know that laryngoscope blades must be covered after reprocessing. You likely read about that, heard from a colleague, or attended an educational ...

Missing Chemical Indicators:  Who’s at Fault? How can we Resolve it?

"You forgot to put an indicator in this set, again!" - OR "No we didn't. There are like six of them in there if you would just look!" - SPD You’ve ...

Considering Switching to Single-Use Laryngoscope Blades?    NOT SO FAST!

Single-use (disposable) laryngoscope blades solve some challenges and present a few others. Consider the following before making the switch at your ...

Count Us Out!  Preferred Placement and Packaging of Surgical Instrument Count Sheets

Some Central Sterile Processing Departments have placed instrument count sheets inside wrapped sets and ridged sterilization containers for a long ...

Laryngoscope blades in peel packs may not be the right compliance solution

Did you know that the process of packaging laryngoscope blades in a peel pack, or any sealed package, is likely counter to your laryngoscope blade ...

The Joint Commission wants laryngoscope blades covered, but Anesthesia and Emergency Services need them loose. What should we do?

The Joint Commission Standards FAQ on laryngoscopes says their surveyors will check to be sure that your laryngoscope blades are cleaned, disinfected ...

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