patient safety

BedConnect’s Lindsey Joseph on matching post-acute care to patient needs

BedConnect’s founder discusses clinical fit, payer coverage and bed availability. CMS guidance adds patient preferences and quality data to the discharge-planning picture.

Hackensack Meridian Health becomes first U.S. system to earn Joint Commission AI certification as hospitals race to prove responsible deployment

Hackensack Meridian Health's landmark AI certification signals that governance and safety frameworks are now the real bottleneck for enterprise health systems s

Understanding Joint Commission 360 Standards: What They Mean for SPD Teams (Part 1)

For a long time, compliance in healthcare was tied to the survey cycle. Now, that model is shifting. With the introduction of Joint Commission 360, organizations are being asked to demonstrate continuous performance—not just preparedness. As patient safety comes under increasing scrutiny, The Joint Commission is moving toward an approach built on real-time data, traceability,…

Survey Ready Every Day: Why It’s Not Just a Once-a-Year Activity

Unannounced surveys are no longer the exception in healthcare—they’re the norm. Accrediting bodies increasingly expect sterile processing departments (SPDs) to demonstrate consistent compliance, real-time documentation, and reliable adherence to manufacturers’ instructions for use on any given day, not just during audit season. Joint Commission survey data continue to show that high-level disinfection and sterilization practices…

Why is What Benchmark Product Does So Important For You and Your Family

At Benchmark Products, the work done behind the scenes in clean rooms quietly safeguards lives, ensuring that the drugs and therapies families rely on are manufactured under the highest standards of safety and sterility. When those products are used by real people—parents, children, or even a close relative on dialysis—the mission becomes deeply personal,…

Annex 1 Cleaning

Annex 1 didn’t merely refine regulatory language—it fundamentally reshaped expectations around how cleanrooms are cleaned, emphasizing contamination control strategies, residue-free performance, and repeatable processes that work right the first time. As manufacturers adjust, tools and materials like advanced ultrafiber technologies are becoming essential because they support consistent first-pass cleaning without shedding or compromising sterility….

How Censis’ AI-Powered Final Check Drives Compliance, Accuracy, and Confidence in Sterile Processing

Sterile processing teams are under constant pressure—handling growing surgical demands, working short-staffed, and navigating strict regulations—so getting every instrument tray assembled right the first time has never mattered more. Even a single assembly error can cascade into costly OR delays or, worse, compromise patient safety. Recent research highlights that most surgical instrument errors stem from…

Elevating the Standards Together: What We Are Looking Forward to at CtUC 2025

The sterile processing industry stands at a pivotal moment. With surgical case volumes rising while departmental resources remaining flat, the pressure to “do more with less” has never been greater. Nowadays, sterile processing departments (SPDs) are struggling with high staff turnover and growing compliance requirements. And while these regulations are designed to improve patient…

Challenges of Identifying and Reducing Sepsis Mortality – Episode 2

Michael Rothman explores the complexities of sepsis identification and management, highlighting the challenges posed by varying definitions and clinical pathways. He discusses the ineffectiveness of current sepsis screening protocols, which often yield high false-positive rates and fail to reduce mortality meaningfully. The episode concludes by questioning the focus on sepsis-specific initiatives and suggesting that more…

Debunking Sepsis Myths – Episode 1

In the first episode of The Michael Rothman podcast, we address misconceptions about sepsis in healthcare. Although it’s often claimed that sepsis accounts for nearly a third of hospital deaths, many of these deaths are linked to chronic conditions with sepsis as a secondary factor. The frequently cited statistic that delays in treating sepsis increase…

From SPD to OR: AI in Surgery Is Raising the Bar on Patient Safety

Hospitals are facing mounting pressure from staff shortages, rising costs, and increasingly stringent compliance requirements. Surgical suites and sterile processing departments (SPDs) are two of the most resource-intensive areas, yet many still rely on manual processes and fragmented data. According to the American Hospital Association, nearly 1,400 hospitals, or 31 percent of hospitals, reported…

Smart Tools, Safer Patients: Dr. Arpita Hazra Talks AI in Healthcare

Hospitals are leveraging machine learning and clinical data to identify safety risks before they harm patients

The High Stakes of Authenticating Professional Credentials

Healthcare systems face mounting risks when credential verification fails to catch intentional deception among medical professionals

Building Tomorrow Together: What We Are Looking Forward to at CtUC 2024

Sterile processing leaders gather to shape the future of perioperative healthcare through innovation and collaboration

Tackling Productivity Challenges in Perioperative and SPD: Insights from Brian Dawson

Healthcare operations leaders face critical tradeoffs between OR efficiency and patient safety that demand strategic solutions

CtUC 2023 Kevin Bevill Facility Awards Winners

Healthcare facilities are leveraging data analytics to revolutionize sterile processing and operational excellence

Comprehensive Training, Transparency, and Stronger Laws to Secure Better Patient Care

As clinician shortages loom, healthcare systems must clarify training standards and provider roles to ensure patient safety and quality outcomes

Network Segmentation: The First Line of Defense in Healthcare’s Cybersecurity Battle

Healthcare systems are discovering that isolating critical infrastructure from vulnerable entry points significantly reduces breach impact and protects patient

Label it All: Kem Medical is Made for Sterile Processing

Healthcare facilities gain critical visibility into sterile processing safety through specialized monitoring and tracking solutions designed for surgical enviro

The Responsibilities That Interface Professionals Navigate in Healthcare

Bridge-builders in healthcare balance clinical needs, operational demands, and technological innovation to keep systems running smoothly

AGS Health Medical Coding Webinar

Standardized medical codes unlock critical pathways for billing, compliance, and patient safety across healthcare systems