Join our host Jessie Swain as she talks with Erin Sparnon, a member of the team at ECRI that surveyed sterile processing staff to learn about human factors issues in reprocessing duodenoscopes and share best practices.
Guest: Erin Sparnon MEng
Article:
Healthcare Worker Feedback on Duodenoscope Reprocessing Workflow and Ergonomics
Authors:
Amanda D. Sivek PhD
James Davis MSN, RN, CCRN-K, HEM, CIC, FAPIC
Patrice Tremoulet PhD
Mairead Smith BSME
Chris Lavanchy BSME, BS
Erin Sparnon MEng
Dheerendra Kommala MD
Erin Sparnon, MEng
Erin Sparnon is a Senior Engineering Manager in the Device Evaluation Group at ECRI, an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness of care across all healthcare settings worldwide. In this role she leads a team of engineers and analysts in the testing and evaluation of medical devices as well as accident and forensic investigations involving device failures. The team includes Dr. Amanda Sivek, principal investigator on a landmark survey of ergonomic issues related to duodenoscope reprocessing. Ms. Sparnon also provides consulting services for hospitals and health systems and coordinates with national organizations on safety initiatives related to medical devices, electronic health records, and health IT.