We are pleased to announce our strategic partnership with Hartford HealthCare. Nexera has been hired to assume oversight of all supply chain operations (including Purchasing, Distribution, Accounts Payable, Content Management,…
Just as surgical procedures have improved and operating rooms are seeing more and more innovation, the role of sterile processing department technicians has changed. The need for greater knowledge and…
Accrediting agencies have become less tolerant of sterile processing deficiencies, which means that technicians and overseers must maintain a laser focus on quality and continuous process improvement. But how can…
In a recent article, I discussed the benefits of implementing what we at Nexera call a four-step PEER program (Prepare, Examine, Educate, Rectify) to help you stay in accreditation readiness…
When I first started working as a central sterile technician, the most complex task we had to perform was sharpening hypodermic needle tips on a sharpening stone to ensure that…
The best cost reduction or process improvement strategy starts with clinical strategy, and clinical strategy should start with an analytics-first approach. Cost per case (CPC)—a familiar key performance indicator—is one…
Lean Six Sigma (LSS) is a combination of two process improvement methods. Lean is a system that works to eliminate waste, making processes faster and simpler to follow; it is…
I recently underwent a surgical procedure and was reminded of what it’s like to be in the patient’s shoes. I realized that two things…
In 2013, the FDA released a rule that established a unique device identifier (UDI) system designed to identify and track medical devices through their distribution and use. Per the FDA…
We have officially entered the patient-centered era in healthcare. The many initiatives introduced through the Affordable Care Act have been designed to encourage this shift from more services to better care. However, this change,…