An insight in to CSSD activities and other essential behind the scenes hospital functions
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The Unsung Heroes
NHS Scotland Iric Combined Decontamination Services Conference 14th May 2019
We are at NHS Scotland IRIC Combined Decontamination Services Conference 14th May 2019.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Compromised sterile wraps temporarily suspends elective surgeries at HRRMC
Elective surgeries were suspended after surgical staff discovered compromised sterile wraps.
https://www.hrrmc.com/News/2018/July/HRRMC-temporarily-suspends-elective-surgeries.aspx
To ensure patient safety, Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center is temporarily suspending elective surgeries.
The hospital’s Surgical Services staff determined that some of the surgical wraps that protect the trays of sterilized surgical instruments appeared to be compromised. The issue was discovered prior to any surgeries and no patients were involved.
“Our Surgical Department has been working around the clock to resolve the issue,” said April Asbury, VP of patient services at the hospital. “We have purchased a different sterilization unit that is expected to be up and running by July 30. In the meantime, we do have sterilized packs on hand for emergency trauma surgeries and cesarean sections.”
The hospital’s procedure room remains open for colonoscopies, which use a different process for sterilization. Pain procedures are also not impacted and continue to be scheduled in the operating room.
“The proactive decision to shut down elective surgeries is a preventive measure,” said Dr. Karen Johnson, director of surgical services at HRRMC. “We want to make sure we are going above and beyond the standard of care to ensure the safety of our patients.”
The hospital is currently rescheduling any postponed elective surgeries for next week. The hospital will divert routine surgeries to other regional hospitals until next week.
Sharing Knowledge in Lebanon
Congratulations to Kettaneh, our distributor partners in The Lebanon, for an educational and well organised seminar for Sterile Services and Theatres.
Delegates attended seminars about Instrument Management (Warwick SASCo UK), Vpro (Steris USA), Monitoring Steam Sterilization (GKE Germany), Building a Sufficient CSSD (Famos Netherlands) and Sterile Barriers (Ahlstrom Munksjo France).
Alzheimer’s Disease linked to dirty instruments
A new study has suggested that a Alzheimer’s disease proteins may be contagious and spread through dirty medical tools.
To see the article in Newsweek click here
http://www.newsweek.com/alzheimers-disease-brain-plaques-amyloid-proteins-809994
Salford Royal Hospital and Wrightington Wigan and Leigh join forces to make sure operations aren’t cancelled
A great example of how our Sterile Service Departments work together on the front line. Well done Salford Royal Hospital and Wrightington Wigan and Leigh Foundation Trust for putting patient safety first.
When resources were stretched, forward thinking by sterile services meant that clean instruments were on hand for surgical procedures.
Our reusable trays are guaranteed for 1000 decontamination cycles.
Single use products are also available to help reduce re-processing time. www.sasco.co.uk
To read more and hear Teresa Mays response to current crisis click here
Congratulations to the 20 winners of the IDSc 50th Anniversary Celebratory dinner.
Darby Booth, Warwick SASCo’s Managing Director, & Professor Young, IDSc President, after drawing the names at last week’s conference.
50th Anniversay Celebration evening for IDSc in London at Pharmacy 2
To recognise IDSc 50th Year Anniversary, Warwick SASCo is delighted to host a table for 20 managers/members reflecting fifty years of sterile service and decontamination of reusable medical devices in UK hospitals.
You are invited to enter our draw and be one of our guests at Pharmacy 2 restaurant on Friday 23rd February, 2018. The evening will include welcome drinks and a three course meal, with coffee and liqueurs, served in the restaurant. We will also look after your accommodation for the evening.
Located within Newport Street Gallery, Pharmacy 2 is Damien Hirst’s restaurant, launched in collaboration with Mark Hix.
Pharmacy 2 serves classic British and International food, catering for visitors to the exhibitions during the day, and evening diners when the gallery is closed. The menu reflects Hix and Hirst’s shared passion for quality food made from fresh ingredients.
While Newport Street Gallery is the realisation of Hirst’s long-term ambition to share his art collection with the public, Pharmacy 2 gives visitors the opportunity to view some of Hirst’s own art. It features work from some of the artist’s most iconic series including the Medicine Cabinets and butterfly Kaleidoscope paintings.
For your chance to join us please complete and return the entry coupon below:
| Name | |
| Hospital and responsibility | |
| E-mail contact or phone number | |
| The year you started working in decontamination services |
Postal entries to Warwick SASCo Ltd, Warwick House, Heathcote Way, Warwick CV34 6TE by Friday 24 November.
E-mail Janine@sasco.co.uk for an e-mail entry form.
Or hand deliver your entry at IDSc exhibition by 2 pm on Tuesday 28 November.
Medica 2017
As you know the worlds leading trade fair Medica is an important exhibition for us to meet our customers.
Medica 2017 – Dusseldorf 13-16th November is fast approaching.
Are you or your colleagues there?
For an appointment please email Janine@sasco.co.uk – we already have limited availability left so please don’t delay in booking an appointment with us.
SF2F 1st Congress – France
Warwick SASCo joined our French distributor SterilMed, at the SF2F (la SOCIÉTÉ FRANÇAISE DES SCIENCES DE LA STÉRILISATION) on 21/22 September 2017.
More than 600 Sterile Services professionals attended the conference in Antibes.
It was a great opportunity to meet customers and discuss the benefits of Warwick SASCo products.
Remember to tell us if we can support you in local events.