Chairs In Sterile Processing

[joanfrancine]

I was wondering if other sterile processing departments allow the staff in the prep and pack area to sit on chairs while assemblying trays? I am a new Manager in a department where chairs are the norm although in my long career I have never seen this practice. Please give me your input... Thanks in advance for your input.


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[bonbon]

Joan: We do have chairs for the tech's they can use. The chairs are washable. Most of them don't because it’s inconvenient. My staff frequently works overtime to get the instrumentation done. So I like to give them the option. As far as abuse, if there is one that is abusing the privilege then that can be dealt with on a one to one basis. You can just about bet one of their team members will let you know if that’s the case.Welcome to the profession.

[Brenda]

yes, we do have them available, but most people do not use them. Brenda