AORN Journal
Volume 88, Issue 2 , Pages 241-247, August 2008

Shifting the Sterile Processing Department Paradigm: A Mandate for Change

  • Scott C. Swanson, RN, BSN, CNOR

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    • Scott C. Swanson, RN, BSN, CNOR, is on staff at Associated Cardiologists, PC, Harrisburg, PA.

ABSTRACT 

STERILE PROCESSING DEPARTMENT (SPD) staff members have the difficult task of processing complicated instrumentation, containing costs, and managing limited resources; and how they face these challenges has a direct effect on patient care.

RECENT TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES require SPD staff members to be more knowledgeable about what instrument trays are used together and the conditions in which they are used to help prevent costly delays in processing.

THIS ARTICLE EXPLORES how one health care system was successful in facing these challenges by implementing a solid orientation and education program. AORN J 88 (August 2008) 241–247. © AORN, Inc, 2008.

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PII: S0001-2092(08)00009-4

doi:10.1016/j.aorn.2008.01.021

AORN Journal
Volume 88, Issue 2 , Pages 241-247, August 2008

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