Infection Control in Sterile Processing: IC + SPD = BFF (7.29.22)

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[Tune in to this conference session here]?The relationship between Infection Control and Sterile Processing is a match made in patient safety heaven.?These departments are?so intertwined, it's no wonder they are considered to be "best friends" of disinfection! Brenna Doran, ?MA, PhD, CIC joined us to deliver this presentation during the Mission: Control - Standing Up to Superbugs & SSIs global virtual conference, in which she outlined the benefits?that a?strong friendship between Infection Control and Sterile Processing has on the safety of patients across the continuum of surgical care. Her talk took a deep dive into the?role each of these departments play in preventing healthcare related infections. Get ready to meet your new best friend and enjoy the show!

Today's additional resources and links will feature infection control related content to help you build deeper collaborations with the IPs & ICs in your facility:

• ?? Watch this featured conference session here
• ?? Follow our Infection Prevention podcast entitled Transmission Control
• ?? ?Listen to this Article On-the-Go entitled Sterile Processing, Infection Control, and Zero Patient Harm: Collaboration Starts with Us
• ?? Read this article entitled IC in Care Series: Sterile Processing
• ?? Read this presentation entitled Sterile Processing for the Infection Preventionist: What you need to know?
• ?? Read this article entitled Popular Do's and Don'ts for Sterile Processing in ASCs
• ?? ?Listen to this podcast interview entitled Fighting Dirty Together
• ?? ?Listen to this Article On-the-Go entitled On Low Standards and Lawsuits: An Argument For Infection Control in the Clinic Setting
• ?? Watch this video panel discussion entitled Education, Certification, and Credentials for IPs Supporting the OR & SPD
• ???Learn about the new Sterile Processing Microcredential?that will take you deeper into the intersection of infection prevention, cross-contamination, and reprocessing excellence
• ????Sign up for our weekly email newsletter?with new podcasts, CE content, resources and more to help your SPD team fight dirty, every instrument, every time
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Keep fighting dirty!

-Hank Balch

Founder & President, Beyond Clean