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403-Positioning the SP Team to Successfully Join the Water Management Program
LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Identify reasons for an implant’s removal 2. Identify key elements for developing policies and procedures for return or disposal of explanted medical devices 3. Learn processing considerations for explanted medical devices
402- Processing Considerations for Explanted Medical Devices
LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Identify reasons for an implant’s removal 2. Identify key elements for developing policies and procedures for return or disposal of explanted medical devices 3. Learn processing considerations for explanted medical devices
401 - Root Cause Analysis: Enhancing Patient Safety and Quality Control
LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Describe the steps of a root cause analysis 2. Use common investigative tools for root cause analysis 3. Develop a corrective action plan
400 - The Power of Observation and How It Improves SP Operations
LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Describe what observation by Sterile Processing leaders means for the department and how observing differs from watching 2. List the primary benefits of observation in the Sterile Processing department 3. Learn effective observation skills
399- Creating a Marketing Strategy for the Sterile Processing Department
LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Develop departmental mission and vision statements to inform the marketing strategy 2. Identify the Sterile Processing department’s customers and their needs 3. Use the marketing strategy to effectively communicate the value of the department and promote its strengths
398- Using Lean Principles to Improve Workflow Efficiencies and Workplace Satisfaction
LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Implement 5S principles in Sterile Processing 2. Identify waste in the Sterile Processing process 3. Use Lean practices to improve workplace satisfaction
397- The Importance of Water in the Production of Steam for Sterilization
LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Describe the impact of water quality on steam quality 2. Compare the types of steam available for medical device sterilization 3. Understand how to prepare for clean steam
396- Attracting and Retaining Qualified Employees in a Competitive Hiring Environment
LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Explain causes of the recent increase in employment attrition 2. Identify ways to attract qualified applicants 3. Discuss how to improve employee retention
395- Employee Burnout: How SP Leaders Can Manage It Most Effectively
LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Define “burnout” and its impact on personal health and well-being 2. Identify causes of employee burnout 3. Examine and adopt tactics to alleviate burnout and employee frustration
394- Quality Management Systems for Sterile Processing
Learning Objectives: 1. Define the benefits of a quality management system when applied to Sterile Processing 2. Describe the elements of a quality management system. 3. List resources that can be used when developing a quality management system for Sterile Processing