Power of Presence: Being in the Right Place at the Right Time in Sterile Processing

May 1, 2025 CommunicationCompany NewsKnowledge

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 AnalyticsCommunicationKnowledge

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 AnalyticsCase Studies

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 AnalyticsCase Studies

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 AnalyticsKnowledge

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 AnalyticsBenchmarkingKnowledge

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 Case StudiesPress Releases

Ascendco Health Honors UF Health Shands as the 2024 SPD of the Year 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 Case Studies

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 Case StudiesData

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 Company NewsPress Releases

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 Case Studies

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 Case StudiesPress Releases

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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