Session: Bridge the gap—Finding a common mission between the OR and SPD

Editor's Note Rebuilding trust and redefining teamwork between the OR and sterile processing department (SPD) turned a near-failure into a high-functioning system at UCLA Health, according to Ronald Perez, JD, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, CNOR, executive director of perioperative services, and Jasmine Briones, MSN, RN, CNOR, director of perioperative services. What…

Sustainable surgery can cut costs, reduce emissions, improve care, review finds

Editor's Note Surgical teams can dramatically reduce healthcare’s carbon footprint through waste reduction, energy efficiency, and smarter procurement, Cureus October 7 reports. The review’s authors describe surgery as both a major environmental challenge and a key opportunity for hospitals to align climate responsibility with clinical and financial goals. Healthcare contributes…

Tray-based setups cut OR waste, setup time while boosting workflow satisfaction

Editor's Note Introducing preassembled surgical trays sharply reduces OR waste and setup time while improving staff workflow satisfaction, Surgeries October 8 reports. The prospective study, conducted in a high-volume German urology center, compared tray-based setups with the “standard approach” for preparation across 64 procedures and found measurable ecological and operational…

Session: Bridge the gap—Finding a common mission between the OR and SPD

Sustainable surgery can cut costs, reduce emissions, improve care, review finds

Tray-based setups cut OR waste, setup time while boosting workflow satisfaction

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