Instrument processing is not a linear process. It is a circle that starts and ends with safe-to-use, complete, well organized instrument sets for surgical and patient care procedures....
In 2020, Case Medical faced shortages of raw materials, canisters to package our infection prevention products, and even disposable wipe materials. We learned that we needed options, alternative sources of supply, and even new equipment. We decided to invest in a wet wipe machine and filter cutting equipment so we could better meet needs within the healthcare industry....
The federal government hasĀ penalized 774 hospitalsĀ for having the highest rates of patient infections or other potentially avoidable medical complications.Ā TheĀ patientĀ safety penaltiesĀ cost hospitals 1 percent of Medicare payments over the federal fiscal year (Oct to Sept)...
