Your First Call for the Operating Room and Sterile Processing
Designing the Operating Room as a suite isn’t just a compliance strategy it’s a smart business move. Jennifer O’Connell of Compliance Vanguard breaks down how suite-based design can reduce citations, streamline workflow, and deliver real savings in both time and money. Learn why this approach is gaining traction in surgical department planning nationwide.
Operating rooms are evolving fast—and the ability to adapt starts with smart Operating Room Staffing. In this article, Lillian H. Nicolette, MSN, RN, CNOR, explores how staffing shortages, compliance demands, and sterilization standards are intersecting to reshape surgical excellence. From AI-driven training to multi-tiered staffing strategies and cutting-edge sterilization protocols, this piece offers practical insights for healthcare leaders committed to elevating surgical outcomes.
Infection Preventionists (IPs) and Sterile Processing Departments (SPDs) must work hand-in-hand to ensure proper sterilization,
Incorporated in April of 1997, we initially provided only Surgical First Assistants. In response to our client’s requests for other specialties, we expanded further into surgical services.
