tion process to avoid-
ing injuries from lug-
ging around trays that
are too heavy. It's
important to abide by
these guidelines and
IFUs, as this is some-
thing surveyors look
for during an inspec-
tion of your sterile pro-
cessing department.
You'll have to pur-
chase enough contain-
ers to ensure you're in
compliance, so that's another consideration in your cost analysis.
Wrapped trays weigh less, and some wraps have reinforced corners to
prevent rips and tears where they happen most, but the peace of mind
that the toughness that a rigid container provides could be worth the
extra expense.
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• TRIED AND BLUE Blue wrap is inexpensive, but if it doesn't keep your instru-
ments sterile, the costs of postponing procedures might not be worth the savings.
Mr. Higman (lucas.higman@pressganey.com) is a partner and vice president
at Soyring Consulting, a healthcare management consulting firm that's part of
Press Ganey.
