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May 2016

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Jewish SPD bolsters package deal within regional IDN

After several years of significant performance and process improvements, one facility goes beyond just maintaining the quality status quo. HPN’s CS/SPD Department of the Year Award goes to Jewish Hospital SPD -- a team that keeps raising the bar.

Operating Room

Efficient, effective patient monitoring is vital

HPN examines the latest technological developments in patient monitoring devices for the surgical suite and the patient’s bedside.

Infection Prevention

Steady numbers, significant trends

The 2016 Healthcare Purchasing News Infection Prevention Salary Survey results are in.

CS Connection

The evolution solution - 2016 SPD Equipment & Technology Guide

Central Services /Sterile Processing Departments are more focused and diligent than ever in the effort to eliminate errors and improve patient safety.

2016 SPD Equipment & Technology Vendors

 

Self-Study Series
Water quality for device reprocessing
by Richard Schule

CS Solutions
When to reprocess stored scopes; CS department practice assessment
by Ray Taurasi

IAHCSMM Viewpoint
Legislative updates on Massachusetts, Pennsylvania
CS certification bills

by Josephine Colacci

Products and Services

Critical juncture needed for stocking CCUs, ICUs

To succedd, Supply Chain and Critical Care must work together with mutual understanding and respect for each other’s responsibilities.

Expert Exclusives
Fast Foreward
The V word

Letters
Validated IFUs must be essential weapons against infections

People & Opinions
Manage purchased services holistically

by Fred W. Crans

Standard Practices
The high cost of variation

by Karen Conway

Back Talk
Value Analysis requires adopting a system approach

by Robert T. Yokl

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