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  • September 2021

    • September 2021

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    Poc Primary
    Infection Prevention

    The prospects, prominence, possibilities of point-of-care testing

    Rick Dana Barlow
    Aug. 26, 2021
    Outcomes can span the promise, the questionable and the curiously intriguing
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    Ip Primary
    Infection Prevention

    Minimizing infection by maximizing skin and wound care

    Kara Nadeau
    Aug. 26, 2021
    The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the challenges of skin and wound care as the virus has added a significant new burden to clinical staff members. Guidance from the U.S. Centers...
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    Cs Primary
    Sterile Processing

    Processes and performance should drive SPD improvements

    Kara Nadeau
    Aug. 26, 2021
    Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Central Service/Sterile Processing & Distribution (CS/SPD) department professionals have moved forward with initiatives to improve...
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    More content from September 2021

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    3M™ V.A.C.® Therapy delivers lower total cost to treat

    3M Medical Solutions
    Aug. 26, 2021
    Two large independent* economic studies demonstrated: 3M™ V.A.C.® Therapy delivers lower total cost to treat1,2* Data owned and analyzed by third party; analysis funded by 3M....
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    Surgical/Critical Care

    Post COVID-19, do elevated decontamination protocols return to pre-pandemic levels?

    Rick Dana Barlow
    Aug. 26, 2021
    Once the lingering pandemic – engulfed by COVID-19 and the delta variants – finally comes under control or leaves via medication and protocol enhancements, what happens to all...
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    Surgical/Critical Care

    Pandemic protocols generated additional, ancillary benefits, concerns

    Rick Dana Barlow
    Aug. 26, 2021
    Pandemic-driven air-and-surface room decontamination, along with heightened hand hygiene, wearing masks and quarantining has generated a variety of bonus outcomes, such as severely...
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    Continuing Education

    The perfect solution: Understanding, assessing and selecting endoscope cleaning chemistries

    Aug. 26, 2021
    The right cleaning chemistry is critical for successful endoscope cleaning. However, not all chemistries are equal.
    Sp Insights Primary
    Sterile Processing

    Quality Assurance vs. Quality Improvement; types of scissors

    Stephen M. Kovach
    Aug. 26, 2021
    QCan you explain the difference between Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Improvement (QI)? AQuality Assurance (QA) measures compliance against certain required standards. Quality...
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    Cs Vp Primary
    Sterile Processing

    Mentorship builds strong leadership skills, confidence & competence

    Julie E. Williamson
    Aug. 26, 2021
    In virtually every profession, employee mentorship can lead to notable benefits that affect not only the mentee but also their leaders, co-workers and the entire organization....
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    Fte Primary
    Sourcing & Logistics

    Delta dawn

    Rick Dana Barlow
    Aug. 26, 2021
    Back in the late 1960s and mid-1980s, Delta Air Lines Inc. advertised its services using a familiar jingle that went something like this:“Delta is ready when you aaarrreee … Delta...
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    Infection Prevention

    Fast Stats

    Aug. 26, 2021
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    Value Delivered Primary
    Sourcing & Logistics

    Top 10 insights, oversights for leadership, succession planning

    Karen Conway
    Aug. 26, 2021
    The past 18 months have been challenging for people around the world, but perhaps none more so than healthcare administrators, clinicians, executives, staff members and workers...
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    Periscope Primary
    Sourcing & Logistics

    Lingering pandemic tests healthcare’s collective resolve

    Janet Pate
    Aug. 26, 2021
    As we look back at the last 18 months, it is astonishing to see the changes that have occurred in healthcare. Throughout the last few years, we have survived severe epidemics ...
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    September 2021 Featured Products & Services

    Aug. 26, 2021
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