Insights From Healthcare Experts
Aesculap experts know sterile processing and perioperative workflows. Their insights below can help you and your facility Operate with Greater Precision™.

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The Data Dilemma Holding Sterile Processing Departments Back from Their Full Potential
Sterile processing departments (SPDs) play a critical role in ensuring surgical instruments are clean, safe and ready for use. However, outdated systems and inaccurate data can hinder their ability to meet patient safety goals and properly equip the OR on time. One solution to overcoming these challenges lies in leveraging the power of “big data.” Discover more about big data and how it applies to sterile processing. Read now.

How to Avoid New Hospital Construction Pitfalls in SPD Design
When planning new hospital construction, the sterile processing department (SPD) often takes the back seat in the design process. This is a critical oversight, as the SPD plays a fundamental role in ensuring surgical instruments are properly cleaned, sterilized and ready for use. Check out the latest Healthcare Insights Blog post to learn more on how to avoid new construction pitfalls in SPD design, creating a space that supports both your current operations and future growth. Read now.

Assembling the Right Team for New Hospital Construction
Designing a new hospital brings together architects, developers, contractors and equipment planners to create a state-of-the-art facility. However, the sterile processing department (SPD) is often an afterthought, which can cripple surgical workflows, create costly bottlenecks and force multimillion-dollar redesigns. To avoid these outcomes, assembling the right team is imperative. Explore how you can ensure your project brings the right expertise to the table for long-term success. Read now.

Protecting Surgical Instruments: The Impact of Water Quality on Sterilization
When it comes to surgery, every detail counts. This is especially true when it comes to the cleanliness and integrity of surgical instruments. However, there could be an invisible threat looming in your facility that could compromise the integrity of your procedures—the quality of water used to clean and sterilize these surgical instruments. In the most recent article of the Healthcare Insights Blog, we are helping to identify the impact of water quality on sterilization. Read more.