This presentation outlines the implementation and impact of Turbett POD® sterile rigid container systems in surgical services, highlighting how consolidating multiple instrument trays into a single container streamlines sterilization, reduces waste, and improves operating room (OR) and central sterile processing (CSP/SPD) efficiency. Using real‑world data from a surgery center, the overview demonstrates how PODs reduce tray handling, decrease turnover times, eliminate blue wrap failures, and support LEAN workflows, leading to improved staff satisfaction, reduced physical strain, increased case volume, and measurable cost savings. The presentation emphasizes safety, workflow standardization, and operational efficiency as key drivers of improved clinical, financial, and staff outcomes.
Learning Objectives:
Understanding of the POD / Implementation
Describe how the use of Instrument POD’s eliminates repetitive task – LEAN
Discuss how POD’s effect OR & SPD efficiencies and improve staff satisfaction
Describe how PODS can positively impact the financial bottom line
