Bridging the Gap: Infection Prevention & Sterile Processing Collaboration

How can Infection Prevention and Sterile Processing departments build stronger partnerships to enhance patient safety? On this Transmission Control Season 1 premiere episode, hosts Garrett Hollembeak and Jill Holdsworth sit down with Chase Elms, SPD Supervisor at St. Luke's Health System, to explore the critical collaboration between IP and SPD teams. Chase shares practical strategies for successful engagement—from monthly system-wide meetings to effective rounding practices—while revealing how his team processed over 10,000 instruments in just two weeks during a major tape compliance initiative. Whether you're a new or experienced infection preventionist, this conversation offers valuable insights into integrating effectively with SPD teams and discovering why infection stops where information starts. Make sure to follow Transmission Control on your favorite podcast app, LinkedIn, and Facebook so you never miss an episode! #TransmissionControl #InfectionPrevention #Podcast #Season1 #IP #SPD #Collaboration