A new tool will soon be made available to help CS professionals build on their professional knowledge. IAHCSMM is pleased to announce that a first of its kind instrumentation specialist course is in the final stages of development and will be making its official debut in November during the IAHCSMM Fall Meeting in Norfolk, VA.
The course consists of two publications: the "Instrumentation Resource Course: Identification, Handling and Processing of Surgical Instruments," authored by IAHCSMM education director Natalie Lind, and "Inspecting Surgical Instruments, An Illustrated Guide Book," authored by Rick Schultz, president and chief executive officer of Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp.
Together, both resources will comprise a complete course, specializing in the identity, handling and processing of surgical instruments. The Instrument Resource Course features more than 200 pictures, a glossary of surgical instrument terms, sample charts, checklists, surveys and graphs, and references to AAMI standards, when applicable. The comprehensive guide's subject matter will include the following: the importance of quality surgical instrument systems; the role of the decontamination technician in instrument care; instrument set assembly; the instrument technician's role in facilitating the sterilization process; instrument identification, testing and handling; implants and implant insertion systems; loaner instrumentation; instrument quality assurance systems; instrument information management; the role of the user in instrument care; the role of the instrument technician as a member of the surgical team; and common instrument issues, such as communicating change, handling additions and deletions, set standardization, and prioritization and turnaround. Specialty instruments, such as microsurgical devices, lasers, robotics; cameras, powered surgical instruments and endoscopes will also be addressed. The second component, "Inspecting Surgical Instruments, An Illustrated Guide Book," is a comprehensive textbook featuring more than 250 color photos. This well-written and user-friendly book will feature topics on the surgical instrument manufacturing process; the differences between economy and surgical grade instruments; instrument care and handling tips; how to inspect surgical instruments; how and where to use instrument tip protectors, instrument stringers and cleaning brushes; the surgical instrument repair process; repair testing standards; and laparoscopic instrument inspection.
"I believe that it's easier for people to learn what they can see," said Schultz, referring to the 278-page guidebook and its large, easy to view, full-color illustrations. "This can be used as a reference tool for clinicians and technicians, and as a valuable inservice training tool for CS." Another benefit, he noted, is that the book is hardbound with a hidden spiral, which allows for durability, while enabling users to fully view pages of the book without having to hold it open
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