SSD General Topics Webinars & Podcasts
How It's Made: Surgical Instruments
An in-depth look into the craftsmanship, precision engineering, and manufacturing steps required to build British surgical tools.
Download CPD CertificationWhat are Instruments Made From?
An overview of medical grade stainless steel, titanium, and specialized alloys used in tool manufacturing.
Surgical Instruments vs Water
Understanding water quality, mineral deposits, and their direct impact on staining and corrosion.
Common Instrument Features
A breakdown of anatomical components including box locks, ratchets, shanks, and finger rings.
How to Test Scissors
Practical testing methods to evaluate cutting sharpness and blade alignment prior to sterilization.
Elevating SSD Staff Status
Strategies for promoting career pathways, recognition, and continuous professional development in SSD departments.
Off-Site Reprocessing
Navigating logistics, quality assurance, and transport standards when utilizing off-site decontamination facilities.
Engaging with Small Businesses
How partnering with specialized SMEs delivers agility, tailored service, and innovation to healthcare providers.
Sustainability & Decontamination
Reducing environmental impact, water usage, and carbon footprint in sterile services operations.
Cleaning Processes & Chemicals
Understanding enzymatic detergents, dosing accuracy, and chemistry parameters in wash-disinfectors.
In the Shoes of a Trainee Manager
First-hand perspectives, day-to-day challenges, and key lessons from a trainee manager in decontamination.
Covid-19 Operational Challenges
Reflections on managing supply chain disruptions, staffing resilience, and rapid protocol shifts during pandemic response.
Deconversations Launch Podcast
The introductory episode of the Deconversations series, exploring key voices across sterile processing.
Christmas Catch Up
A seasonal review summarizing key milestones, achievements, and team highlights across Surgical Holdings.
Single Use Instruments
Evaluating single-use vs reusable instrumentation across cost, quality, and environmental sustainability factors.
Mixing Instruments in Sets
Why combining different metal grades within the same tray can lead to galvanic corrosion and staining.