Industry Insights

Power of Presence: Being in the Right Place at the Right Time in Sterile Processing
May 1, 2025
Supporting Those Who Support Patient Safety Patient safety doesn’t start in the operating room, it begins long before, in sterile processing departments where technicians ensure…
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The Hidden Cost of Surgical Waste: A Smarter Approach to Surgical Trays
February 24, 2025
When you are packing for a trip, you’ve probably asked yourself: Am I overpacking? Over the years, through my travels and experiences, I’ve come to…
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Alert Fatigue: The Role of Alerts in Healthcare Software and Challenges of Alarm Fatigue
January 27, 2025
Healthcare software systems are integral to monitoring and notifying users about critical and contextual information. These “guardrails” have proven essential for improving compliance and, ultimately,…
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Staff Education: Impact of Measurability and Training on SPD Workflows
January 22, 2025
This case study highlights the impact of adopting digital tracking in sterile processing at a Midwest healthcare facility, demonstrating how these tools provide measurability to…
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A Simple Solution: Why Simplicity is the Key to Sterile Processing
January 21, 2025
Behind every successful surgery lies an intricate system of processing surgical instruments. These instruments follow a complex journey, from the sterile processing unit to the…
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Quantifying Quality: Advancing Sterile Processing through Digital Transparency
December 4, 2024
Digital Transparency Staff turnover rates and surgical cases are rapidly increasing, with a lack of standardization and faulty equipment creating alarming levels of surgical risk…
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Ascendco Health Announces UF Health Shands as 2024 SPD of the Year
October 28, 2024
UF Health Shands recognized for its innovation, operational excellence, and dedication to…
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Optimizing Peer Audits: A Targeted Approach to Reducing Instrument-Related OR Events
August 27, 2024
This case study highlights a large health system in the Midwest’s commitment to patient safety through a novel approach to peer audits. By focusing on…
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Precision in the OR: Improving Event Tracking & Analysis
July 24, 2024
Introduction A large health system in the Midwest identified a critical need to refine the categorization of OR (Operating Room) quality events. Previously, a significant…
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Ascendco Health Partners with SIPS Consults to Optimize Sterile Processing and Empower Surgical Teams
July 3, 2024
Chicago, IL (July 3, 2024) – Ascendco Health, the leading surgical asset management platform, today announced a strategic partnership with SIPS Consults, a premier consulting…
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Streamlining Sterilization: Data Analytics Drives Sustainable IUSS Reduction
June 25, 2024
Immediate Use Steam Sterilization (IUSS) is crucial for emergencies when there’s insufficient time for standard sterilization protocols. While lifesaving, frequent IUSS use can lead to…
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Wrapping Up Waste: Transition from Disposable Wraps to Reusable Rigid Containers at UF Health
June 25, 2024
In a significant stride towards environmental responsibility and operational efficiency, UF Health has launched an ambitious sustainability project. This initiative, started last year, aims to…
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