A new program aimed at reducing surgical infection rates at a hospital in Freetown, Sierra Leone is being hailed a success. Mercy Ships’ Education, Training, and Advocacy (ETA) department is ...

There is a need for some medical professionals in our area, and a community college is stepping in to try to fill the gap. Many hospitals in our area are looking for sterile processing technicians.

1. In a story on respect for sterile processing: Operating room teams should treat sterile processing staff with respect to achieve optimal patient safety and employee satisfaction outcomes, according ...

Central sterile processing is essential for a safe and efficient operating room. Mistakes in sterilization can cause delays in surgery and patient infections, among other issues. Alecia Cooper, RN, BS ...

Trocaire College and the Buffalo Center for Arts and Technology will team up to offer free training in phlebotomy and sterile processing and distribution to Buffalo-area residents.

While surgeons, operating room nurses and anesthesiologists have more visibility in providing safe and high-quality surgical care, central sterile processing staff also plays a critical role in ...