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the STERRAD VELOCITY Biological Indicator (BI) System, and ASP ACCESS Technology, in conjunction with the CensiTrac instrument tracking system they already had in place. This enabled the team to eliminate manual recordkeeping for its low temperature sterilizers.
“It’s pretty amazing because when you scan the BI into the sterilizer, the system knows to match the BI with the load and all of the data electronically transfers,” said Everding. “From a compliance standpoint, load documentation is complete and accurate. That’s what we’re looking for from a patient safety perspective and that’s what Joint Commission is going to look for when they conduct a survey. In my opinion, this system has improved this task and the workflow in our depart- ment by 100%.”
Everding’s advice to other CS/SPD teams implementing this solution: “Make sure you get everyone on board who needs to be involved – your SPD manager, IT department, a couple of super users – and work collaboratively so there is a smooth transition.”
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Instrument protection trays alleviate CS/SPD and OR headaches, cut down on instrument damage for Buffalo VA Medical Center
As the intricacy of surgical instrumentation continues to increase, so does the obligation of the CS/SPD and OR teams to protect these valuable assets from damage and loss. A study of one hospital’s cataract instruments repair costs found it was spending $7,361 annually – and that is for just one surgical service line.2
When Loretta Collins, Asst. Chief SPS, Buffalo VA Medical Center, Buffalo, N.Y., joined the healthcare organization, she found holes in wrapped instrument trays to be a “big issue.” “There were a lot of headaches from the OR because they had to check for holes,” Collins explained. “Then for us in the CS/SPD, we were reprocessing trays that had already been sterilized.” he hospital was also bearing the financial burden of repairing
or replacing delicate instruments that were damaged during reprocessing or transport from the CS/SPD to the OR and back
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again. Buffalo’s poor water quality meant they could not use tray liners to aid in protection. Collins, who had used InstruSafe Instrument Protection Trays from Summit Medical, an Innovia Medical Company, in a previ- ous facility, once again turned to the solution in her new facility. InstruSafe trays are perforated metal trays — or cassettes — with feet, handles, latches, and medical grade silicone instrument holders – designed to provide 360 degrees of protection during sterilization, transportation and storage.
“The trays are a huge asset to our department and the OR,” said Collins. “They have an organized set-up with bumpers on them so when we do wrap them, they are less likely to get holes. This has cut down on reprocessing big time. They have also saved us money on buying new instruments because they don’t get damaged in the pan.”
When asked for her advice to other CS/SPD teams, Collins stated:
“I would tell others to do it – invest in the InstruSafe trays. When you break down how much you spend because of holes in wrap and reprocessing, the staff time and materials needed, and the cost of instrument repairs, you’ll realize that you will save money in the long run.”
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Instrument storage system helps UMC Tucson better meet surgery demands Before implementing the HALYARD* and BELINTRA STERISYSTEM, Banner-University Medical Center (UMC) Tucson SPD department was struggling to effectively address the systems influ of surgeries while simultaneously welcoming two new orthopedic surgeons who required at least 150 more tray spaces in the SPD.
“We knew we had to keep cases and scheduled procedures AFTER 3 Instruments CTO Tray -
Orhtopedic, Stryker De Mayo leg positioner - arranged in Instrusafe Tray from Innovative Medical
on track, so after hearing about HALYARD and the BELINTRA STERISYSTEM storage system, we turned to them as a new, efficient solution to the challenge at hand, said ester ubbard, Senior Manager of Sterile Processing at UMC Tucson. To ensure a seamless installation process, team members from O&M Halyard and BELINTRA started with a free, onsite assessment of UMC Tucson’s SPD – measuring the current space, understanding equipment in use and procedures, and identifying specific opportunities to maimize the space and improve workflow. “From there, we made sure UMC Tucson had the knowledge and information needed to get the full game-changing value of the HALYARD and BELINTRA STERISYSTEM,” said Cory Ezell, North American Sales Director for BELINTRA. “All implementation work was performed by our own employees who coordinated the installation to prevent disruption to the OR and worked directly with UMC Tucson staff to ensure they felt confident in how to best use the system and maintain the new efficiencies it started to provide. The HALYARD and BELINTRA STERISYSTEMprovided an immediate impact to UMC Tucson’s sterile processing depart- ment, according to Ezell. The facility went from processing 700 trays a week to close to 1,000 after the installation. With the STERISYSTEM, there is now additional room for 400 more trays, allowing for an increase in procedures, better ability to meet surgery demands, and improved outcomes.
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