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Sterilization & Infection Prevention
ization protocols, resulting in improved
patient care and outcomes. Collaborative
communication between leaders
helps to confirm that all team members'
voices are heard, promoting positive
outcomes and safe patient care. "
IPs are integral to the success of
SPDs. Their expertise and guidance
safeguards that the highest level of
care is offered to patients. The oversight
of instrument processing helps ensure
that all staff members are trained
to prevent transmission of infections.
Their collaboration with SPD is essential
to the overall success of healthcare systems
and patients' health.
These teams must work together to
identify and mitigate risks, implement
best practices, and ensure compliance
with guidelines and regulations. Communication
between departments and a
multidisciplinary team approach are essential
for promoting patient safety and
effective infection prevention. ORM
-Angela Lewellyn, LPN,
CRCST, CER, CHL, is director
of Development & Research
at Advantage Support Services,
Inc. She has over 20
years of experience in surgical services
as a cross-trained circulator / surgical
scrub and surgical technologist educator.
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