The Sky Is Falling…With No One To Fact Check It
We all know the bedtime story about Chicken Little, who was hit on the head with an acorn and went on to create a panic thinking that the sky was falling...
Make a List and Check it Twice: It’s time to plan for 2025
If you look at a calendar and think, “Aw, it’s not even New Years Eve yet. I’ve got plenty of time to plan for 2025” you’re not alone. Even during the busiest shopping time of the year, most people say that products being out of stock is their number one stress factor; 45% said it was their top anxiety-inducing problem...
Laser Etched Instruments are Getting Cited by The Joint Commission
There are instrument tracking programs that require laser etching on site for surgical instruments already manufactured. Case Medical took a different approach by tracking the instrument set and critical devices and now offering digital visualization...
Paperless Systems Promote Efficiency and Sustainability
Before the advent of computers, everything was done on paper; there was simply no other choice. Computers were supposed to change that, with their interconnectivity and programs like Microsoft Office that allowed users to write and send documents digitally. However, the opposite proved to be true...
Take a ride down the technology superhighway with Case Medical
The Digital Revolution, also known as the Third Industrial Revolution, refers to the advancement of technology from analog electronics and mechanical devices to the digital technology available today...
Reducing The Burden of Environmental Contamination
The use of adhesives and stickers on containers and medical devices has become a potential problem. Issues with residue on devices have led to a surge in citations from The Joint Commission for facilities not properly removing adhesive labels and the associated residue...
Inventory Counts Made Easier With Our Innovative Software
The beginning of the year means a complete inventory count so we can calculate our various taxes and see what our stock levels are. Our inventory is pretty big, so this is an all-hands operation. Production is completely stopped, employees are grouped into teams, and they go into our shelving to count everything that is there...
"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I, I took the one less traveled by, and that had made all the difference"
Should, can, may, must… Healthcare is an industry that is highly regulated. And there are regulatory requirements that should be met for manufacturers and users, for the benefit of the patient. There are various products and processes available in sterile processing for the same intended purpose, whether it’s for decontamination, sterilization, or for surgical and patient care procedures. Where things get messy is when faced with conflicting messages...
Case Medical, Thirty-one Years and Counting
Yesterday we updated our signature block to reflect the beginning of a new decade in the life of Case Medical. Given all the projects we are working on and the upgrades with new equipment on the manufacturing floor, I nearly forgot that this week is our 31st anniversary...
Less is Best When it Comes to Instrument Processing
White residue on devices, sticky film on instruments, retained bioburden… Excessive use of chemicals can interfere with the processing of reusable devices. Some pre-treatment gels lock in soil, other cleaning agents are corrosive, and those used in cart washers may be simply too much, especially when drying or sheeting agents leave behind an organic film that can interfere with low temperature sterilization...
