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When One Delay Becomes Everyone’s Emergency: Making the SPD Work for You
Stop the “emergency” cycle. Explore how improving your sterile processing department workflow can reduce staff stress and keep surgical schedules on track.
Reducing Steps, Not Standards
Ending “Sneaker Time” with High-Density, Small-Footprint Storage “Sneaker time” is the distance—or steps—that nurses travel during a shift, much of…
Time Management in Nursing: The Difference Between “Busy” and “Effective”
Time management in nursing can feel like an oxymoron. A 12-hour shift often becomes a series of sprints – supply…
The Hidden Costs of “Good Enough” Storage in Healthcare Facilities
Healthcare storage rarely attracts attention—until it fails. Cabinet, cart, and hospital casework design are often taken for granted: always ready,…
From Decontam to OR: Mapping the Ideal Instrument Journey
From the moment surgical instruments leave the operating room until they are opened for the next case, they move through…
Top 3 Storage Mistakes That Put Healthcare Compliance at Risk
. . . and How to Fix Them Healthcare leaders juggle many priorities when preparing for surveys. Key compliance risk…
The Role of Healthcare Supply Storage in Reducing Patient Risk
When every second counts, even the way supplies are stored can influence patient outcomes. In healthcare, patient safety is often…
Reducing Nurse Burnout: The Power of Smart Storage Solutions
Nearly 100,000 nurses left U.S. healthcare systems during the recent pandemic. According to the 2022 American Nurses Foundation Survey, 65%…
Beyond the Barrier: Safety Measures to Ensure Surgical Glove Integrity in the OR
Surgical gloves are essential for preventing infections in the operating room (OR), thus protecting healthcare workers and patients. Their integrity…
Procedure Carts: Designing a Safer, Cleaner Healthcare Environment
Updated post from May 31, 2023 Well-designed mobile procedure carts can play a critical role in creating a safer, cleaner,…
Innerspace Earns Its Third Consecutive Great Place To Work Certification™
Marne, Michigan — Innerspace is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for the third year in a…