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    Environmental Sustainability: The Urgent Rush to Keep Emissions Down in Healthcare

    Matt MacKenzie
    March 25, 2025
    In light of ongoing and accelerating climate change, health systems are scrambling to find ways to lower their carbon footprints.
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    Surgical/Critical Care

    Breaking Down the Healthcare Staffing Shortage: Insights from Industry Experts on Solutions and Challenges

    Janette Wider
    March 25, 2025
    From rising turnover rates to the shortage of skilled workers, healthcare leaders provide valuable insights into the challenges and potential solutions in staffing.
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    The UF Health Shands SPD Team
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    Sterile Processing

    Power of Active HSPA Chapter Involvement

    Julie E. Williamson
    March 25, 2025
    Active participation in local Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) chapters has the power to positively influence Sterile Processing professionals through targeted...

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    Extended Cycle Times

    Adam Okada
    March 25, 2025
    Q: “Our facility has a set of loaner trays that require 10 minutes exposure at 270 ℉. We are currently running a full load of our general sets and pouches with these loaners...
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    Reducing Avoidable Hospital Days: Supply Chain’s Role

    Karen Conway
    March 25, 2025
    Structural shifts in the healthcare landscape since the pandemic are creating a new challenge for U.S. hospitals: a potential shortage of staffed beds. This challenge also comes...
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    Your Outie Reads Healthcare Purchasing News

    Janette Wider
    March 25, 2025
    By the time this edition publishes, the second season of AppleTV+’s hit TV show Severance will have aired. For those not familiar with the show, here’s a brief description...