Live Webinar: Thursday, October 9th, 2025 - 10:00-11:00(CST)

Effective communication between sterile processing departments (SPD) and other healthcare teams is essential for ensuring patient safety, surgical efficiency, and overall quality of care. This session explores the critical role of interdepartmental collaboration, highlighting common communication challenges and practical strategies to overcome them. Participants will gain insights into the workflows of SPD and clinical teams and learn tools for improving information exchange. Whether you're in SPD, nursing, surgery, or administration, this session will equip you with actionable techniques to strengthen teamwork and enhance outcomes across your organization.

Learning objectives

1.Identify common communication barriers between sterile processing departments (SPD) and other healthcare teams, and describe their impact on patient safety and workflow efficiency.

2.Explain the roles and responsibilities of sterile processing professionals and how they intersect with surgical, nursing, and clinical teams.

3.Demonstrate effective communication strategies that foster collaboration and mutual understanding across interdisciplinary teams.

4.Apply tools and techniques (e.g., standardized handoff protocols, checklists, and digital communication platforms) to improve information exchange and reduce errors.

Guest: 

Torres Teakell, Clinical Solutions Manager at Medline

Eligible for 1 CE