Crothall Healthcare and Ascendco Healthcare Partner for Enhanced Surgical Instrument Tracking and Quality Assurance in Sterile Processing

Crothall Healthcare and Ascendco Healthcare have formed a partnership aimed at improving surgical instrument tracking and quality in sterile instrument processing. Through the combination of Crothall’s data-driven processes and Ascendco’s instrument tracking technology, the partnership aims to give sterile processing professionals the tools and knowledge necessary to achieve optimal efficiency, accuracy, and patient safety.

Crothall Healthcare specializes in sterile processing and support services, boasting a 90 percent improvement in audit compliance and productivity gains of up to 62 percent in the industry. On the other hand, Ascendco is known for developing instrument tracking technology, like the Sonar Tracking System, designed to monitor instruments throughout the surgical workflow. This technology will play a crucial role in the partnership between the two companies.

With the partnership, Ascendco and Crothall anticipate substantial improvements for sterile processing departments across the nation. By utilizing Ascendco’s advanced tracking technology and combining it with Crothall’s expertise, the companies aim to optimize instrument efficiency, reduce errors, and enhance overall quality assurance in sterile processing. The collaboration is expected to bring significant benefits for healthcare facilities striving to streamline their sterile instrument processing operations.