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ust because instrument reprocessing is done
frequently, doesn't mean it's done correctly.
With new guidelines and technologies hitting
the outpatient arena every day, it can be hard to
keep proper practices straight and ensure you're
compliant with the latest guidelines. Rose Seavey,
RN, BSN, MBA, CNOR, CRCST, CSPDT, will discuss
the challenges facilities face and share updates of
the latest standards in her presentation, "Best
Practices in Reprocessing Reusable Medical
Devices."
• Moving targets. Many people aren't aware of the
most current standards and recommended practices.
They're almost moving targets these days. I want to
make sure all facilities understand what those best
practices are and the best ways to implement them.
• Common reprocessing errors. One of the biggest prob-
lems out there is a lack of competency and training
Time to Revamp Your
Sterile Processing Department
Instrument sterilization is more complex
than ever (can you say duodenoscopes?).
Are your techs up to speed?
Speaker Profile
• President and CEO of Seavey
Healthcare Consulting.
• Former director of sterile pro-
cessing at the Children's Hospital
of Denver.
• An expert on sterile processing
who authored the book Sterile
Processing In Healthcare Facilities:
Preparing for Accreditation
Surveys.
Rose Seavey, RN, BSN,
MBA, CNOR, CRCST, CSPDT
