Staffing Shortages and Nurse Burnout
Stress and burnout may be the result of poorly executed onboarding, insufficient resources and support, and workplace environment and culture.
Spotlight On: Kelvin Johnson, CVIS
Growing up on a farm in Halifax County, North Carolina, Kelvin Johnson learned all about hard work, improvisational engineering and caregiving.
Sterile Processing Market on the Rise
Market growth is being powered by an increase in the volume of surgical procedures performed, an increasing incidence of healthcare-acquire infections and other infectious diseases.
Guilt-Free, Superfruit Snacking
Tart cherries provide delicious flavor and potential health benefits in recipes and beyond so you can savor the moment and cherish every bite.
NEWS
Olympus Offers New Portable Monitor for Single-Use Bronchoscopy and ENT Endoscopes
Olympus, a global medical technology company committed to making people's lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling, announced today the availability of the new DVM-B2 Digital Video Monitor, an all-in-one video processor and monitor for use with single-use endoscopes...
KLORESE Disinfectant and PerfectCLEAN Wiper Eliminate C. auris in Less Than One Minute
Independent testing shows that UMF|PerfectCLEAN’s KLORESE cleaner-disinfectant combined with a PerfectCLEAN wiper eliminates the deadly fungus Candida auris (C. auris) in less than one minute.
Study: Handheld Far UV-C Devices Reduce Surface Pathogens
Freestyle Partners LLC has announced the results of an in-hospital disinfection study using first-of-its-kind handheld Filtered Far UV-C devices to demonstrate the effective, rapid reduction of healthcare-acquired infection-causing pathogens from certain high-touch...
ASCA Elects New President
W. Mark Wainner, senior director of ambulatory surgery center acquisition and development at Franklin, Tennessee-based Community Health Systems, has been elected president of the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA). Headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, ASCA...
Healthmark Now Offers SafeStep-ATP Monitor
Healthmark, a Getinge Company, is now offering the SafeStep-ATP Monitor. HAIs, healthcare-associated infections continue to flourish, despite dedicated efforts to reduce them, potentially compromising patient and staff safety throughout your facility. Biofilm,...
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Managing Water Quality for Medical Device Processing
In June 2023, ANSI/AMI published a new standard for the selection and maintenance of an effective water quality system for processing medical devices.
Slow Progress Is Still Progress
I want to address nursing competency with an update on recent developments from the American Board of Nursing Specialties (ABNS) meeting in Alexandria, Virginia.
Map SPD Workflow to Increase Efficiencies, Eliminate Wasted Steps
Time can seem fleeting when balanced against the many time-consuming tasks that sterile processing (SP) professionals must complete each day.
Operation Self-care: Fostering and Nurturing Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and thus a perfect time for perioperative nurses to remember to take time to focus on their mental health and overall wellness.
AAMI Releases Updated Guidance on EO Sterilization
The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation recently updated one of its guidance documents on ethylene oxide (EO) sterilization.
SPOTLIGHT
Spotlight On: Kelvin Johnson, CVIS
Growing up on a farm in Halifax County, North Carolina, Kelvin Johnson learned all about hard work, improvisational engineering and caregiving.
Spotlight On: Natalie B. Jones DHA, MBA, BHA, BSN, RN, CNOR
Natalie Jones has enjoyed a rich career in nursing; one that has taken her across the United States and internationally, through various levels of academic achievement, and to the top levels of leadership in her field.
Spotlight On: Edith Dee Hall | 1897-1971
Remembering Nursing Pioneer, AORN Founder
Spotlight On: Gina Garozzo-Jones, CRCST, CHL, CER
Health care was always a part of family conversations throughout her childhood, Gina Garozzo-Jones said. Her Sicilian immigrant grandmother only had been allowed to attend school up to the sixth grade, and always said that if she could have done anything, she would have been a nurse. The family took heed.
PRODUCT SHOWROOM
Sterile Processing Market on the Rise
Market growth is being powered by an increase in the volume of surgical procedures performed, an increasing incidence of healthcare-acquire infections and other infectious diseases.
ASP STERRAD Systems with ALLClear Technology
STERRAD Systems with ALLClear Technology reduce workflow interruptions.
Healthmark SafeStep-ATP Monitor
Healthmark, a Getinge Company, is now offering the SafeStep-ATP Monitor.
MD Technologies Inc. Environ-mate DM6000 Series Suction-Drain System Unit
MD Technologies Inc. supplies three Environ-mate DM6000 Series Suction-Drain System Unit models for surgery, endoscopy and central sterile processing.
OUT OF THE OR
A Creamy Pasta Delight Perfect for Dining Outdoors
Pasta provides an easy option for sharing with a crowd, like this Creamy Tomato Smoked Sausage and Asparagus Tortellini.
OR Today Contest Winner: May 2024
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What’s New is Old, But Still True
Despite it being uncomfortable, good EQ means we acknowledge our weaknesses as well as our strengths.
Antioxidants Slow Down Premature Aging
Eating antioxidants, found in delicious fresh foods, is a great way to look younger and stay healthier.
Better Stability Equals Bolder Shoulders
Your shoulders are arguably your most vulnerable joint. They are responsible for overhead pressing, pushing, pulling and stabilizing when carrying
Tandem Cycling Linked to Improved Health for Those with Parkinson’s, Care Partners
Pedaling on a stationary bicycle built for two may improve the health and well-being for both people with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners, according to a small, preliminary study released February 29, 2024. “Our study found that a unique cycling program...
Quote of the Month: May 2024
“When you have a dream, you’ve got to grab it and never let go.”
Squat Your Way to Better Legs
One of the many things I hear people say in the gym is that they don’t squat because it hurts their knees.
Links Discovered Between Brain and Environment
In a recent study of the brain’s waste drainage system, researchers discovered a direct connection between the brain and its tough protective covering, the dura mater.
