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Two Sides of the Same Tray: Lessons on OR & SPD Collaboration Now Available On-Demand

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Managing surgical services today requires constant coordination across teams, processes, and priorities. As IFUs evolve, compliance requirements tighten, and case volumes continue to rise, collaboration between the Operating Room (OR) and Sterile Processing Department (SPD) has never been more critical.

That focus on partnership is why Surgical Solutions was honored to be featured in OR Today’s October 2025 issue, with an in-depth corporate profile highlighting how we work alongside hospitals to strengthen OR and SPD collaboration for improving workflow efficiency, safety, and patient outcomes. Also included was an OR Today webinar, "Two Sides of the Same Tray: OR & SPD Working Better Together,” to further educate on how to do it at your own facility. 

What You Missed and How to Access the Recording

On November 13, 2025, Surgical Solutions participated in OR Today’s webinar, “Two Sides of the Same Tray: OR & SPD Working Better Together.” The session brought together three of our leaders to share real-world strategies and practical insights on strengthening collaboration between OR and SPD teams.

If you weren’t able to join live, the recording is now available on demand. You can still access the content! Simply click below to watch and earn continuing education credit:

👉 Watch the webinar recording (now available)

Why This Conversation Matters

Too often, OR and SPD teams operate in silos, leading to inefficiencies, delays, and unnecessary risks. The webinar underscored how:

  • Aligning OR and SPD priorities unlocks operational efficiency
  • Improved communication reduces instrument errors and turnover delays
  • Leadership strategies can bridge cultural and workflow gaps

These themes build directly on the insights highlighted in our OR Today profile.

A Bigger Picture: Collaboration in Action

Our feature in OR Today wasn’t about one article; it was about recognizing a holistic approach to surgical services that embraces both clinical and sterile processing perspectives. Surgical Solutions helps facilities design sustainable systems that empower teams to work as one unit from tray preparation to the OR table.

As one of our leaders said during the webinar:

“Collaboration between the OR and SPD isn’t optional anymore. It’s essential for safe, efficient surgery.”

Reasons to Celebrate

The OR Today corporate profile resonated with readers, earning Surgical Solutions a Readers’ Choice Award for highest “Recall Seeing” score in the October 2025 issue.

Want to Dive Deeper?

The OR Today article that inspired this conversation is still available online. It’s a rich look at how today’s surgical support models are evolving and why integrated strategies matter more than ever.

🔗 Read the OR Today Corporate Profile here.

This article previously had this information: 

Surgical Solutions to Host OR Today Webinar

OR Today has highlighted Surgical Solutions with a corporate profile and the opportunity to speak at an upcoming webinar on November 13, 2025. The webinar, titled "Two Sides of the Same Tray: OR & SPD Working Better Together," will feature three of Surgical Solutions' best and brightest.
 

This opportunity allows Surgical Solutions to talk about a subject we know all to well: surgical services today are more complex than ever. Evolving IFUs, tighter compliance standards, and increased case volumes have stretched perioperative teams thin. The link between the Operating Room (OR) and Sterile Processing Department (SPD) has never been more critical. Bridging opportunities are critical for success. This upcoming webinar will focus on this important subject. To learn more and sign up, click here.

 

OR Today Webinar

Too often, these two essential areas work in silos. Yet, when the OR and SPD operate as one team, everything improves, from efficiency and safety to staff morale and patient outcomes.

That’s the driving idea behind the upcoming OR Today webinar: “Two Sides of the Same Tray – OR & SPD Working Better Together.”

Join Us for an OR Today WEBINAR

Date: November 13, 2025
Time: 2 PM ET

Speakers:

  • Elizabeth (Betty) Casey, MSN, RN, CNOR, CRCST, CHL — SVP of Clinical Operations, Surgical Solutions

  • Nate Peak, Vice President of Operations, Surgical Solutions

  • Phillip Wade Wilson, Regional Operations Director, Surgical Solutions

Why This Conversation Matters

As our speakers share, managing today’s surgical services requires more than technical skill — it demands cross-departmental leadership.

“Success in the OR depends on seamless collaboration with SPD, but often these two critical areas work in silos,” said Betty Casey. “When they start to function as one team, communication improves, errors decrease, and patient outcomes strengthen."

The webinar reframes a familiar challenge: the divide between SPD and OR, as a shared opportunity to:

  • Reduce surgical delays and instrument errors

  • Strengthen communication and compliance

  • Align priorities between clinical and sterile processing teams

Learning Objectives

By the end of the session, attendees will:

  • Understand operational and cultural differences between OR and SPD teams
  • Learn actionable leadership strategies to align both departments
  • Identify common communication and compliance pitfalls
  • Take practical steps to lead effectively across both functions

Join the Conversation

Join the discussion on November 13 to hear real-world strategies from leaders who have successfully navigated both SPD and OR environments.

Register at: ORTodayWebinars.live
Can’t attend live? Registrants will receive on-demand access after the session.

About Surgical Solutions

Surgical Solutions partners with hospitals nationwide to provide integrated SPD and OR support, ensuring teams, instruments, and workflows are aligned for exceptional patient care.

Learn more at our website. Or contact us for questions.