Is the Hospital or ASC Driving your Implant Prices Down?

By kschlachter

The cost of orthopedic implants has been on a steep descent, dropping by a whopping 60% from 2010 to 2023. This significant price reduction has left many in the healthcare industry wondering how much further these prices will plummet. In the meantime, “Orthopedic Companies have increased the rate of “turns” (or “uses”) required for a…

For Immediate Release: Instrumentum Chooses the ONE TRAY® Total Solution Exclusively for it’s New Offsite Sterilization Facility

By kschlachter

To View the Full Press Release Click HERE. Newswire Link: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-one-tray-total-solution-chosen-exclusively-by-instrumentum-for-new-offsite-sterilization-facility-301958465.html?tc=eml_cleartime We are very excited to announce our new partnership with Instrumentum! Instrumentum, a leading offsite sterilization provider, has chosen to exclusively use the ONE TRAY® Total Solution at their new facility located in Boca Raton, FL. This is a huge milestone that reinforces confidence in ONE TRAY®…

Infection Rate ZERO: How one Idaho Hospital Made it Happen

By kschlachter

For the manager of surgical services, it was a condition level deficiency – a problem deemed a danger to patients – that led to making vast system improvements that also kept hospital-acquired infections (SSIs) at bay. “In formulating the corrective action plan, I really learned a lot,” said the manager in a recent Beyond Clean…

Bridging the Gap in Medical Instrument, Sterilization, and Transportation

By kschlachter

In the world of sterile processing, efficiency and cost savings are paramount. Innovative Sterilization Technologies (IST), a company known for its innovative solutions, is at the forefront of revolutionizing how care is delivered. With their range of products, including ONE TRAY®, EZ-TRAX™ and ONE CART™, ONE TRAY®/IST has already made significant strides in improving instrument…

Budget Considerations for Decontamination and Sterilization

By Barbara Ann Harmer

Last quarter, part 1 of this 2-part series spoke to the decontamination phase of reprocessing. Budgeting appropriately for your identified needs and those that are not expected is key to the success of your instrument reprocessing. The focus of this article will be to discuss the budget considerations for sterilization, looking again at labor, utilities,…