In the OR, precision and focus can mean the difference between life and death. However, surgical patient outcomes hinge on more than the competence of those working in these inherently intense environments. Every procedure also depends on the laborious, behind-the-scenes efforts of the people responsible for ensuring every surgical instrument is properly sterilized. Overall, making safety and efficiency non-negotiable across both departments requires regular, extensive collaboration between the leaders and teams.
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