Crothall Healthcare and Ascendco have formed a partnership aimed at improving surgical instrument tracking and enhancing quality in sterile instrument processing. By merging Crothall’s data-driven processes with Ascendco’s instrument tracking technology, the collaboration seeks to provide sterile processing professionals with the necessary tools and knowledge to achieve maximum efficiency, accuracy, and patient safety.
Crothall Healthcare is a leading provider of sterile processing and support services, while Ascendco specializes in developing instrument tracking technology. Crothall has achieved a 90 percent improvement in audit compliance and productivity gains of up to 62 percent within the sterile processing industry. Ascendco’s Sonar Tracking System, designed to track instruments throughout the surgical workflow, will play a critical role in this partnership.
Both companies anticipate significant improvements in sterile processing departments across the country as a result of their collaboration. By combining Ascendco’s advanced tracking technology with Crothall’s expertise, the partnership aims to optimize instrument efficiency, reduce errors, and enhance overall quality assurance.
