July 22, 2015
Creating a powerful partnership between the OR and the SPD
Perhaps no other departments in a hospital work as closely together as the OR and the sterile processing department, yet friction isn’t uncommon as both areas strive to meet service demands. Although the relationship between the two is unlikely to ever be free of tension, leaders of both departments increasingly recognize the need to forge a strong partnership that benefits hospitals, staff, leaders, and—most importantly—patients.
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