In this webinar, Donielle Horn and Jaime Serrano discuss the instrument coordinator’s role in a Sterile Processing department (SPD) and how fostering collaborative care can improve surgical instrument management. Using examples from their own hospital, they explain their process for identifying obstacles in their instrument management process and the strategies used to overcome them. Listen to gain skills in planning, tracking and managing surgical instruments, ensuring their availability and readiness, as well as a clearer understanding of how to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams. 

Guest Speaker: 

Donielle Horn has 21 years of Sterile Processing experience with more than 13 years in leadership. She has participated on HSPA chapter committees in both Iowa and Illinois and led teams as large as 75 full-time employees. In addition, Horn has served on >span class="NormalTextRun SCXW185451789 BCX2"> Advisory Board for Oakton Community College as well as assisted with curriculum development and launching the sterile processing program at Kirkwood Community College in Iowa, a first in that area.  

Jaime Serrano began his Sterile Processing career in 2020. After passing his certification exam, he started working at NorthShore Hospital as a Sterile Processing Technician. In 2022, because of his hard work and dedication, Serrano was promoted to Lead Tech. The following year, he became the Instrument Coordinator, a role he holds today.