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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Operations
    • Infection Prevention
    • Medical Device Processing

    Background:

    • Sterile processing departments (SPDs) are crucial for patient safety by ensuring proper reprocessing of medical devices.
    • Complex surgical instruments increase demands on SPD staff, potentially impacting infection control.
    • Failures in device processing can lead to healthcare-associated infections.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate operational challenges and identify areas for improvement within a sterile processing department.
    • To understand staff perceptions of workflow, training, and leadership support in an academic medical center SPD.
    • To assess organizational readiness for change in implementing sustainable improvement initiatives.

    Main Methods:

    • A qualitative organizational improvement study using semistructured interviews with 13 SPD and OR personnel.
    • The study employed Kotter's change model, systems theory, and appreciative inquiry.
    • Thematic coding and frequency analysis were used to analyze interview data.

    Main Results:

    • 77% of participants reported inconsistent adherence to procedures, especially during high surgical volume.
    • Operational inefficiencies (92%), training gaps (69%), and workflow variations (62%) were identified.
    • Concerns about leadership engagement and sustainability of improvements (62%) indicated mixed organizational readiness for change.

    Conclusions:

    • Standardized workflows, comprehensive workforce education, and interdisciplinary collaboration can improve SPD reliability and efficiency.
    • Structured change management frameworks are essential for sustaining improvements in sterile processing.
    • Aligning frontline practices, leadership accountability, and improvement efforts is vital for enhancing patient safety.