Wayne, Pennsylvania, May 9, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In a move to significantly raise the bar for sterile processing, Crothall Healthcare (Crothall), a leading provider of sterile processing and support services, and Ascendco Health, a leading provider of medical technology innovation, (Ascendco) today announced a groundbreaking partnership that will usher in a new era in equipment tracking and overall sterilization process quality within healthcare facilities nationwide.
Crothall and Ascendco are working together to combine Crothall’s data-driven process expertise with Ascendco’s cutting-edge equipment tracking technology to provide SPD professionals with the highest levels of efficiency, accuracy, and patient safety.
“This partnership represents a major step forward for sterile processing,” said Afif Escheik (a-IPC, CHL, CER, CIS, CRCST, CST), regional operations director at Crothall Healthcare. “Ascendco’s commitment to technological advancement perfectly complements Crosol’s expertise in implementing best practices. Together, we will make a significant impact on patient safety and the overall quality of surgical services. can do.”
Through a rigorous data-driven approach, Crothall has achieved impressive records in aseptic processing, increasing audit compliance by approximately 90%, reducing process errors by up to 50%, and increasing productivity by up to 62%. These industry-leading achievements and Asendco’s innovative technology promise to push sterile processing practices to new heights and have a significant impact on patient safety and quality of service.
Asendco’s sonar tracking system is the industry’s most comprehensive and effective surgical equipment management platform and is the foundation of this partnership. Sonar’s ability to meticulously track instruments throughout the surgical workflow provides valuable data and insight, optimizing instrument efficiency and minimizing the risk of error.
As a result of Asendco’s Sonar platform, sterile processing departments have reduced immediate-use steam sterilization (IUSS) rates by up to 10%, sterilization return rates by up to 25%, and return-to-decontamination rates by up to 5%. These metrics are indicators of increased workflow efficiency, improved inventory management, enhanced quality assurance, and improved cleaning and decontamination processes.
Brian Reed, CEO of Ascendco Health, said: “We are pleased to partner with Crothall Healthcare, a recognized leader in the field of sterile processing.” “Their unwavering commitment to quality aligns perfectly with our mission to revolutionize sterile processing. Together, we will be able to provide sterile processing professionals and Crosol employees with the tools they need to ensure that all products sent to the operating room are ready for use. .”
Crothall and Ascendco’s joint efforts culminate in the development of industry-leading protocols and analyzes designed to provide sterile processing technicians with the knowledge and tools to consistently deliver superior results. Masu. This enables sterile processing departments across the country to operate at peak efficiency and quality, ultimately protecting patient health.
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Crosol Healthcare
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Ascendco Health
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