SPECT

Through sterile processing training, mentorship and advocacy, SPECT supports health care workers globally to keep patients safe.

[MoH @mohs_sl]

Big boost for quality surgical care in #SierraLeone as #MoH, @MercyShips just launched a Safer Surgery Programme for Connaught Hospital. The 3-year plan is targeted at improving training of local medical staff and improving the quality of interventions in the surgical space.

[Tigistu A Ashengo (Tigi) @TigistuA]

https://t.co/fCUcnj4lhN. Our latest, explores how mentorship builds capacity of surgical teams. Reviews the pillars of success 4#safesurgery.@safesurgery2020 @Jhpiego @HarvardPGSSC @wfsaorg @GE_Foundation @SPECT_intl @DalbergTweet @Safersurgery @ProjectECHO

[SPECT @SPECT_intl]

In Dakar, conducting post-training follow-ups, capturing footage for an educational video project, and meeting with the Senegal MoH to discuss national guidelines and forming a #sterileprocessing society—encouraging and exciting progress! @MercyShips

[Hannington Segirinya @HanningtonSeggy]

With support from @GE_Foundation @SPECT_intl & @assistintl, 20 #sterileprocessingstaff from 10 hospitals in Tanzania are spending this week learning new techniques in this “forgotten space”.One outstanding challenge is availability of supplies.#investinspdtoo

[Hannington Segirinya @HanningtonSeggy]

Right before #COVID19 hit us life was normal, through the @GE_Foundation funded @safesurgery2020,@assistintl & @SPECT_intl trained #sterileprocessing staff & am happy that now Tanzania has local trainers who are training others

[Harvard Global Surgery @HarvardPGSSC]

🚨 New Publication Alert !! Our @safesurgery2020 study in Tanzania found that using the Surgical Safety Checklist can reduce post-caesarean sepsis.

Access the paper here: https://t.co/Qt87KL40AN

#globalsurgery #obgyntwitter #globalhealth

[SPECT @SPECT_intl]

An engaging few days of knowledge sharing and networking - thank you #WFHSS for another exceptional Congress! #wfhss2021 #sterileprocessing

[GE Foundation @GE_Foundation]

Another fantastic testament to the power of collaboration and mentorship through @SafeSurgery2020 and partners! @HarvardPGSSC @wfsaorg @Jhpiego @GE_Foundation @SPECT_intl @DalbergTweet @Safersurgery @ProjectECHO

[Harvard Global Surgery @HarvardPGSSC]

Learn how @safesurgery2020 partners implemented in-person mentorship, telementoring, and interactive WhatsApp groups in 10 health facilities in Tanzania, showcasing successful implementation of surgical interventions in the midst of #COVID19: https://t.co/OxvWy0Tu0Y

[Assist International @assistintl]

Learn how @safesurgery2020 partners implemented in-person mentorship, telementoring, and interactive WhatsApp groups in 10 health facilities in Tanzania, showcasing successful implementation of surgical interventions in the midst of #COVID19.
Read more: https://t.co/hPmHrmjA1V

[Assist International @assistintl]

Findings from #SS2020 in Tanzania demonstrate why "improving surgical quality in a low-resource setting requires a focus on the surgical system and culture." https://t.co/W4hBKa1fM1

@safesurgery2020 @HarvardPGSSC @wfsaorg @Jhpiego @GE_Foundation @SPECT_intl @DalbergTweet

[Mercy Ships Canada @MercyShipsCA]

It's #NationalVolunteerWeek and we want to say THANK YOU to @ChristinaFast_ and all #Canadian volunteers! We are so grateful to continue working with @SPECT_intl proud of the progress Christina and her team are making to help provide safe surgery in Africa.

[Assist International @assistintl]

Read about @SPECT_intl and @ChristinaFast_ inspiring work training #IPC practitioners, the ongoing challenges faced in low-resource settings, and the impact of sterile processing practices for healthcare facilities. https://t.co/153CeCyN2p

@GE_Foundation @safesurgery2020

[SPECT @SPECT_intl]

This is incredible! 👏👏👏

[Smithsonian Magazine @SmithsonianMag]

Dasia Taylor's suture thread changes color, from bright red to dark purple, when a surgical wound becomes infected. https://t.co/uly2URQBBc

[SPECT @SPECT_intl]

Stopped by @CureUganda to see the #sterileprocessing team in action. Wonderful work @CUREIntl!

[SPECT @SPECT_intl]

Working with 10 Ugandan hospitals. 2/10 have functioning sterilizers. 0/10 have sterility indicators. Similar results found in 13 other LMIC’s. Q for NGO’s providing training on the @WHO #surgicalsafetychecklist: how is #safesurgery achieved without sterility assurance?

[SPECT @SPECT_intl]

The reusable surgical instrument reprocessing cycle in its simplest form. #sterileprocessing #safesurgery

[SPECT @SPECT_intl]

#Sterileprocessing training is underway in Uganda to support #maternalhealth. @FullSoul_Canada @Rotary

[Hannington Segirinya @HanningtonSeggy]

Before & After Never lies. The need for Sterile Processing education is hugeeee yet under funded.Poorly reprocessed instruments cause so many infections #stopinfections #sterilizationrocks