Healthmark Industries Co., Inc., a premier supplier of innovative solutions to the sterile processing industry, announces that it has partnered with BlackTie Medical, a leading provider of novel healthcare process improvement systems, to develop and market ProFormanceQA, a web-based service for automating and consolidating all central sterile quality-tracking measures.
Whether operating one location or managing numerous CPD sites across a large network of healthcare facilities, ProFormanceQA enables the sterile processing professional to view, monitor, control and report on their staffs efforts to test and record quality measures for the proper reprocessing of surgical instruments. Features include built-in alerts and automatic notifications to keep managers and other support staff aware of any over-due or failed tests.
An Infection Preventionist Considers Why Manufacturers Need to Update IFUs
July 11th 2024Katharine J. Hoffman, MPH, CIC, LSSGB: It’s time to take the devil out of the details in interpreting and successfully following manufacturers' instructions for use; why do manufacturers need to update IFUs?
New ANSI/AAMI Standard Transforms Ethylene Oxide Sterilization in Health Care
July 8th 2024The updated ANSI/AAMI ST24 standard outlines requirements for ethylene oxide sterilizers in health care, addressing advancements, regulatory changes, and new technology to enhance sterilization practices and safety.
The Value of Certification in Infection Prevention and Control: Why Is it important?
May 14th 2024Certification in infection prevention and control is essential for career growth, higher salaries, and improved patient outcomes. Learn why certification matters from Shazia Irum, MSC, MBA, RN, CIC, CPHQ, CBIC Ambassador in Saudi Arabia.