Ascendco Health and Crothall Healthcare have formed a partnership with the goal of improving quality in sterile instrument processing. By merging Crothall’s data-driven processes with Ascendco’s instrument tracking technology, the collaboration aims to provide sterile processing professionals with the necessary tools and knowledge to achieve maximum efficiency, accuracy, and patient safety.
Crothall Healthcare is a leading provider of sterile processing and support services, while Ascendco specializes in developing instrument tracking technology. Crothall has achieved a 90 percent improvement in audit compliance and productivity gains of up to 62 percent within the sterile processing industry. Ascendco’s Sonar Tracking System, designed to track instruments throughout the surgical workflow, will play a critical role in this partnership.
Both companies anticipate significant improvements in sterile processing departments across the country as a result of their collaboration. By combining Ascendco’s advanced tracking technology with Crothall’s expertise, the partnership aims to optimize instrument efficiency, reduce errors, and enhance overall quality assurance. The partnership also aims to increase transparency and accountability within sterile processing departments by providing real-time visibility into instrument usage and location. This will help ensure that patients receive high-quality care while minimizing the risk of infection from contaminated instruments.