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When it comes to driving good sterilization practices and outcomes, most sterile processing professionals could agree that successful interdepartmental communication is absolutely priceless. Robert Edelstein, president of Millennium Surgical Corp., provides tips for sterilization best practices. Healthcare Purchasing News
January, 2010
New sterilization technologies are also in the works. Millennium Surgical Corp., Narbeth, PA is investigating the development of sterilization technology that it predicts could be the solution to the high cost of sterilization equipment, high operating and maintenance costs, inconsistent performance and the deterioriation of instruments caused by high heat and use of water/steam. The sterilization process in this new technology begins after cleaned instruments are put into a vacuum-sealed container or pouch. The container or pouch is then attached to the gas input unit for sterilization; in fewer than five minutes, the container or pouch is delivered sterile and sealed, with no residual gases inside. The container or pouch can be safely transported to the point of use without compromise and the instruments will be cool and dry and ready for use. Healthcare Purchasing News
December, 2009
How To Meet New JCAHO Survey Criteria for Flash Sterilization In response to recent updates to the Joint Commission's policy regarding use of flash sterilization, Millennium Surgical Corp., has been fielding hundreds of inquiries from hospitals and surgery centers as to what is needed and how to comply. Millennium's staff of product consultants work with clients through a series of questions in reference to current sterilization practices, layout of sterile processing departments, operating room access to sterile processing, autoclave size or typical instrument sets of concern. Surgical Products October 24, 2009
7 Tips for Getting the Best Quality and Savings for Surgical Instrumentation with Robert Edelstein of Millennium Surgical Corp. Medical/Surgical costs remain the second highest operating expense of surgery centers. In a difficult economy, with lower case volumes and tightening reimbursements, watching these costs is crucial. Robert Edelstein, president of Millennium Surgical Corp. discusses seven tips ASCs should consider when making surgical instrumentation purchases. Beckers ASC Review October 27, 2009
Millennium Surgical provides solutions for meeting new JCAHO survey criteria for flash sterilization
In response to recent updates to the Joint Commission's policy regarding use of flash sterilization, Millennium Surgical Corp., has been fielding hundreds of inquiries from hospitals and surgery centers as to what is needed and how to comply. Millennium's staff of product consultants work with clients through a series of questions in reference to current sterilization practices, layout of sterile processing departments, operating room access to sterile processing, autoclave size or typical instrument sets of concern. Healthcare Purchasing News October 21, 2009
Meeting New Standards JCAHO recently announced new standards as well as three core areas in which it will evaluate flash sterilization: cleaning & decontamination, sterilization and storage or returning of instruments to the sterile field. Robert Edelstein, president of Millennium Surgical Corp., provides tips for meeting JCAHO's new measures. SURGIstrategies September, 2009
Evaluating New Surgical Technologies
SURGIStrategies asked different members of the industry for some pointers on evaluating new equipment, the economy's effects and more. The following is a roundtable discussion that includes Jim Wetzel, director of marketing and corporate accounts Berchtold Corp.; Bill Merkle of MD Technologies Inc.; Kristy Knack, senior director of customercare and improvement at STERIS Corp.; and Robert Edelstein, president of Millennium Surgical.
SURGIStrategies
July, 2009
Quick Guide to Flash Sterilization Considerations
Flash sterilization has been a debatable issue probably since its conception. The many issues related to flash sterilization run from overuse to misuse all the way to the reportedly increased risk for postoperative infection and the accompanying increased costs for these infections.
Infection Control Today
April, 2008
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Surgical Hospital Leverages Expertise in Millennium Surgical to Economize
Lincoln Surgical Hospital, located in Lincoln, Neb., wanted to efficiently utilize its resources. The facility, which conducts close to 10,000 procedures per year, delegated the procurement of surgical instruments to medical personnel without significant purchasing expertise, but still needed to make an effective transition. Furthermore, existing suppliers offered high-priced instruments with expensive mark-ups. Clinical director Jay Sveen leveraged Millennium Surgical Corp.'s expertise to ease the transition into the purchasing position, and eventually, to seamlessly delegate the position to other personnel. |
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