HaysMed Honored with Prestigious Plaque for Excellence in Sterile Processing by 3M
HaysMed has been awarded a distinguished plaque and recognized by global science company 3M for achieving the highest standard of care in Sterile Processing. This accolade is in recognition of the hospital’s commitment to practicing Every Load Monitoring for steam sterilization, a critical process that ensures the safety and sterility of surgical instruments.
Every Load Monitoring is an advanced practice that involves meticulous checks on each sterilization cycle. This process guarantees that all medical instruments used in surgeries and procedures meet stringent sterility criteria, thereby providing the highest level of assurance that each cycle was successful before any surgical procedure takes place.
The recognition from 3M highlights HaysMed’s dedication to quality and safety in patient care. “We are incredibly proud to receive this plaque from 3M as it acknowledges our unwavering commitment to excellence,” said Elise Williams, Manager of Central Sterile at HaysMed. “This practice not only enhances our ability to provide safe, effective care but also reflects our continual effort to improve processes and outcomes for our patients.”
Williams, Kevin Myers, Director of Infection Prevention and Central Sterile, and the Central Sterile team at HaysMed has been instrumental in implementing and maintaining the standards that earned this esteemed recognition. Their hard work and dedication to improving patient care underscore the hospital’s reputation as a leader in health care services.
HaysMed remains committed to advancing its healthcare practices to provide the best possible outcomes for its patients and community. This recognition serves as a reminder of the hospital’s role at the forefront of medical excellence and patient safety.
About HaysMed
Hays Medical Center (HaysMed) is a private, not-for-profit, 200+ bed hospital providing the only tertiary-level services in the region. As the premier provider in western Kansas for specialized care, HaysMed offers a wide variety of specialty programs including cardiology, orthopedics, cancer, surgery (general, minimally invasive and robotic), ENT, pulmonology, critical care and women’s services. HaysMed is a Level III Trauma Center and a certified Primary Stroke Center. In addition, HaysMed has earned advanced certification in Infection Prevention.
Other services include rehabilitation, hospice, neonatal, intensive care and diagnostic imaging, as well as a Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Center and a Sleep and Neurodiagnostic Center. HaysMed is proud to be one of only 20 U.S. hospitals recognized by Vizient in 2023 as a Top Performer in the Complex Care Medical Center cohort. In 2022, HaysMed was named as one of the top 20 rural and community hospitals in the country by the National Rural Health Association. Learn more at haysmed.com.
