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  • August 2024

    • August 2024

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    ASCs Remain Challenged, New Tech is Here to Help

    Janette Wider
    July 23, 2024
    Medline and Cardinal Health share insights on the current landscape of ambulatory surgery centers
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    Surgical/Critical Care

    Shifting Our Focus on Surgical Site Infections

    Matt MacKenzie
    July 23, 2024
    Healthcare Purchasing News spoke to the author of a recent study suggesting most surgical site infections come from bacteria on the patient pre-surgery
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    Infection Prevention

    Collaboration is Key for Interdepartmental Relationships

    Janette Wider
    July 23, 2024
    Infection prevention and value analysis need to work together to achieve optimal patient care, says expert
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    Sterile Processing

    Considerations for Reusable Instrument and Device Cleaning and Verification

    Kara Nadeau
    July 23, 2024
    New research and standards along with opportunities for improvement

    More content from August 2024

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    40 Under 40

    July 23, 2024
    Congratulations to the winners of the inaugural Healthcare Purchasing News 40 Under 40 Awards! The winners represent some of the best, brightest, and hardest working young people...
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    Sterile Processing

    Quarterly Check-ins Give SP Leadership a Boost

    David Taylor
    July 23, 2024
    For sterile processing (SP) employees to remain engaged and become high-level performers, they need to feel connected to their daily work as well as the mission and goals of the...
    Sterile Processing

    Tagging Instruments

    Stephen M. Kovach
    July 23, 2024
    Q: “We use repair tags, and they do not work on all the variety of instruments we have, such as medical devices that do not have ring handles. What do you suggest?&rdquo...
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    Reducing the Environmental Impact of Medical Devices

    Karen Conway
    July 23, 2024
    A new research paper1 published in the United Kingdom provides some valuable insights into the growing number of U.S. healthcare organizations seeking to reduce the negative environment...
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    Honoring 40 Under 40

    Janette Wider
    July 23, 2024
    This month, we featured a new program for Healthcare Purchasing News: 40 under 40. The program celebrates individuals under 40 years of age who are making waves in the healthcare...