Knowledge is a key factor for improved equipment handling. In turn, improved equipment handling is the key to repair expense reduction.
OnSiteSM Services and V. Mueller® have a 100-year history in instrument manufacturing, craftsmanship and repairs. For generations this expertise has been passed on to our technicians to ensure you received personalized and reliable instrument service and repair. Our education activities include consulting, in-services and CEU programs.
| Care and Handling of Surgical Instruments | ||||
| Length | Format | Content | CEU / Certification | Overview |
| 30 to 60 minutes | Video presentation
Booklet Online or paper test | Guidelines for the care and maintenance of surgical instruments and proper handling | Program update in process | Care and Handling CEU Overview |
| Ensuring Patient Safety During Laparoscopic Procedures | ||||
| Length | Format | Content | CEU / Certification | Overview |
| 30 to 60 minutes | Presentation
Booklet Online or paper test | Best practices to ensure patient safety during laparoscopic procedures. Special attention directed at preventing infection transmission, patient burns, surgical injuries and surgical fires | 1.0 to 1.2 / State Boards
1 / CBSPD 1 / IAHCSMM | Laparoscopic CEU Overview |
| Surgical Instruments – Functionality and Use | ||||
| Length | Format | Content | CEU / Certification | Overview |
| 30 to 60 minutes | Presentation | Introduction to various instrument types and features, such as the differences between traumatic / atraumatic designs and why specific functionality is important to the surgeon and the patient. | 1.5 / IAHCSMM | Surgical Instruments CEU Overview |
| Care and Handling of Flexible Endoscopes | ||||
| Length | Format | Content | CEU / Certification | Overview |
| 30 to 60 minutes | Presentation | Introduction to flexible endoscopes and the key ways in which you can prevent expensive repairs and potential safety issues. | 1.5 / IAHCSMM | Flexible Scope CEU Overview |
| Care and Handling of Rigid Endoscopes | ||||
| Length | Format | Content | CEU / Certification | Overview |
| 30 to 60 minutes | Presentation | Introduction to rigid endoscopes and the key ways in which you can prevent expensive repairs and potential patient safety issues. | 1.5 / IAHCSMM | Rigid Scope CEU Overview |
| Care and Handling of Power Equipment | ||||
| Length | Format | Content | CEU / Certification | Overview |
| 30 to 60 minutes | Presentation | Introduction to power equipment and the key ways in which you can prevent expensive repairs and potential safety issues. | 1.5 / IAHCSMM | Power Instruments CEU Overview |
| Surgical Instrument Processing and Inspection | ||||
| Length | Format | Content | CEU / Certification | Overview |
| 30 to 60 minutes | Presentation | Understanding how to implement proper inspection and identify instruments in need of repair. Understand the importance of CSPD in patient safety, surgeon satisfaction and cost controls. | 1.5 / IAHCSMM | Surgical Instrument Processing and Inspection CEU Overview |
