Donald Armstrong: A Lesson in Resilience
I would not like to think of myself as a fair-weather leader. As it turns out, I am! I like for things to run smoothly and to have happy, engaged employees. Who doesn’t? But, as […]
Andy Armenta: A New Discipline on the Horizon?
When it comes to infection control in the patient care setting, there are many stakeholders responsible for cleaning and disinfecting all the medical equipment. The question arises, how many of these devices slip through the cracks, […]
Paul Kelley: The Secret of Success Is Enthusiasm
What makes one person stand out from another equally well-qualified worker in our field? It’s passion. Anyone can go through the motions of their day-to-day job. Those who have that extra passion, that love for […]
Kristina Neal: When Equipment and Construction Timelines Are at Odds
Equipment planning is typically outsourced to consulting companies and can be very costly. However, some facilities have brought equipment planning in house utilizing clinical engineers (CEs) or biomedical equipment technicians (BMETs) for the job. This […]
Mary Ann Drosnock: The Importance of Drying Flexible Endoscopes
The complete drying of flexible endoscopes has been shown to reduce the risk of microbial recontamination in processed devices. My hope is that facilities will implement the highest quality process for drying available to their […]
John Wilkinson: Are Today’s Regulatory Paradigms Fit for the Future?
Note: This post appeared in abbreviated form as the Final Word article in the September/October 2019 issue of BI&T. The history of regulation indicates that it is very difficult to design comprehensive frameworks to deal […]
Hank Balch: Where’s the Respect?
Let me get something off my chest that we really need to deal with in the sterile processing industry: We will never gain the dignity and respect we are looking for if we do not […]
