The management of sterile supplies within the Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) is a complex and meticulous process that begins immediately after the sterilization cycle concludes. The way sterile items are handled and managed during this crucial phase directly affects the sterility result of each package. It is essential to understand that event-related sterility is a continuous concern, even when employing a date-related storage process. This means that while dates c

Sterile Processing staffing woes are not only continuing in the current marketplace but are growing at an alarming rate, revealing a critical issue that demands immediate attention and comprehensive solutions.

When instruments are missing from surgical sets, it can cause delays in the operating room and, in the most severe scenarios, may require a surgeon to change their surgical technique and approach to patient care.

It's surprisingly common in SPD for staff to struggle with correctly interpreting sterilization printouts. Staff in the SPD will sign off on a completed sterilization cycle without understanding how to read the critical phases of the sterilization cycle. We will break down what the staff should be reviewing.