Cinthia Vera Fuentes

🌍 Nurse | Medical Device Reprocessing Specialist | Health Sciences Education | Sustainability in Health Professional with solid experience in the surgical field, medical device (MD) reprocessing, and health sciences education. My career has focused on promoting best practices in disinfection and sterilization based on ISO standards and continuous improvement in the safety and quality of reusable medical device reprocessing. My goal is to actively contribute to the standardization of MD reprocessing in Chile and Latin America, promoting opportunities for continuing education, research, and discussion on continuous improvement in quality systems. I seek to make an impact on the efficiency, safety, sustainability, and costs of healthcare, ensuring processes that meet the highest standards and the current needs of our environment and the health of our planet. 🔍 Areas of interest and specialization: ✅ Quality Management Systems and ISO Standards ✅ Connection and collaboration with professional associations at the national and international level ✅ Sustainability in the reprocessing of medical devices ✅ Bioethics applied to MD reprocessing ✅ Active methodologies for education and clinical simulation ✅ Coaching and leadership in work teams in sterilization centers ✅ Application of Artificial Intelligence tools in health and education 🎯 Objective and vision: To promote the creation and harmonization of a standard of good practices to guide the reprocessing of MD in Chile and Latin America, together with the development of the specialty at a technical and professional level. Incorporate sustainability as a fundamental part of quality systems in the reprocessing of medical devices. I firmly believe in collaborative leadership and the need to strengthen the specialty to ensure safe reusable medical devices in the national and international healthcare network. 📩 Let's connect to share knowledge and strengthen the professional community in the reprocessing of hospital medical devices.