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‘Quality, Safety and Value: The role of Surgical Instruments’ report, which put forth three key recommendations. A survey cited in the report revealed some alarming statistics: over a two-year period, audits on instruments from 48 hospitals showed that a staggering 82% required replacement, repair, or exhibited surface finish issues. With over 10 million operations performed each year in England, the implications for patient safety are significant. The report underscores the importance
of education to increase vigilance, ensuring maintenance issues are dealt with promptly and appropriately before they translate into significant financial burdens for hospitals. It’s hugely important for healthcare facilities to understand what constitutes quality in surgical instruments and to prioritise their purchase based on this understanding.
Learning the fundamentals of repairs Recognising the importance of education and training in this domain, Surgical Holdings Academy recently hosted its first event, inviting healthcare professionals to explore the fundamentals of surgical instrument repair, maintenance, and manufacture. A recording of the webinar can be watched online at https://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOF3xX0sc7A Surgical Holdings Academy’s upcoming seminars further underscore the commitment to providing valuable education and professional development opportunities for healthcare professionals. These CPD-accredited sessions offer insights into specialised areas of surgical instrumentation, empowering attendees to enhance their knowledge and skills. l 24 April: “Rigid Scopes – Education & Usage” - This seminar offers an introduction to Rigid Endoscopes, covering terminology, types, and essential maintenance considerations.
Whether you’re seeking a refresher or new to the industry, you can find out more and register at:
https://www.linkedin. com/events/rigidscopes-maintenance- educati7173251118335008768/
l 6 June: “An Overview of Flexible Endoscopy” - Dive into the world of Flexible endoscopy with this introductory webinar. Gain insights into equipment usage and typical procedures performed. This one-hour CPD session is ideal for healthcare professionals seeking to expand their knowledge. Find out more and register at:
https://www.linkedin.com/ events/
Participation in these sessions equips healthcare professionals with a deeper understanding of surgical instrument manufacturing, materials, functions, and performance. Through comprehensive training on maintenance, fault detection, and diagnosis, Ultimately, at Surgical Holdings, we aim to instil
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As Managing Director of Surgical Holdings, Daniel Coole oversees a team of 55 employees who are passionate about providing high- quality surgical instruments and orthopaedic implants to hospitals across the UK and worldwide. With many years of experience in the medical device industry, he has developed expertise in quality management, new business development, key account management, and sales operations. He is also the Chair of the ABHI Surgical Instrument Special Interest Section and Vice Chair of the ABHI sustainability group.
a repair-before-replace mindset, promoting sustainability and a circular economy approach.
Reference
Https://ukhealthalliance.org/sustainable- healthcare/green-surgery-report/products/ anoverviewofflexibleendoscopy71732532437 02071298/
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