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46. Unsung Heroes of SPD Series: The Demagnetizer
For this installment of the Unsung Heroes of SPD Series, Stephen Kovach speaks about the demagnetizer and how important this piece of equipment can be to your department and your patients.
45. Unsung Heroes of SPD Series: The Heat Sealer
In this episode, Stephen Kovach talks about the importance of the peel pouch heat sealer device that we use every day in SPD. He also shares how industry standards encourage us to be including daily checks on these devices to ensure that th…
44. What You Need to Know About ANSI/AAMI ST79 Amendments 1, 3, and 4
In this episode, Healthmark Clinical Education Coordinator Seth Hendee, gives us an overview of what we need to know about ANSI/AAMI ST79 amendments 1, 3, and 4. There is some great information in here that you will want to know about. But …
43. What You Need To Know About ANSI/AAMI ST 79 Amendment 2
Cheron Rojo, Clinical Education Coordinator at Healthmark Industries shares a more in depth look at the 2nd of the 4 recent amendments to the ST79 guideline for steam sterilization.
42. Unsung Heroes of SPD Series: Case Cart Washer
The SPD department has many unsung heroes. These can be different types of supplies or equipment that we may take for granted, but play a critical role in our department. In this episode, Stephen Kovach and I discuss the importance of the c…
41. What You Should Know About AAMI TIR 12: Interview With Damien Berg
Damien Berg explains what exactly a TIR is compared to an industry standard. He also explains how the document AAMI TIR 12 will impact both the manufacturer and the end user.
40. The Importance of Education in Sterile Processing: Interview with Nancy Chobin
In this episode, Kevin Anderson interviews Nancy Chobin, CEO of Sterile Processing University. Nancy shares her thoughts on all things related to education in sterile processing, including certification and the need for more development for…
39. Breaking News: Four ANSI/AAMI ST79 Amendments Released!
AAMI has released four amendments to the Comprehensive Guide to Steam Sterilization (ANSI/AAMI ST79:2017). In this episode, host Kevin Anderson shares a high level overview of the latest amendments.
38. Inspect What You Expect - Endoscope Edition: Interview With Bernie Spencer
Bernie Spencer shares principles learned while working 25 years in the automotive industry and how he applies them to the device processing world that he has been working in over the last 8 years. In this episode he specifically speaks abou…
37. What's So Special About Cleaning Brushes?
In this episode, Kevin Anderson speaks with Healthmark Laboratory Technician, Audrey McDonald. She introduces ASTM International standards that apply to testing the cleaning efficacy of brushes that are used to clean medical devices. She al…
36. Commit to Education
The sterile processing industry continues to evolve. It is important that whether we are certified or not, that all of us in the device processing world are committed to education. What are we learning and what are we teaching others. Host …
35. What a Gift!
In the spirit of the holiday season, Kevin Anderson shares a personal message about one of the greatest gifts we can give.
34. What Is A KPI And Why Is It Important?
Healthmark educators Seth Hendee and Cheron Rojo discuss what a KPI is and how they are important in device processing.
33. What Do We Need To Know About Insulation Testing?
In this episode, Educators Seth Hendee and Cheron Rojo talk about the basics of insulation testing and what we need to know.
32. Five States Now Require Certification For Sterile Processing Techs, What's Next? Interview With Tony Monaco
Pennsylvania has just made news with the passing of a law that will require sterile processing techs to have certification. This is great news of course! But where do we go from here? It has been twenty years since New Jersey became the fir…
31. The TOSI Story With Stephen Kovach
Stephen Kovach shares his experience with TOSI as a former manager and how it became an invaluable tool for him when troubleshooting his faulty washer disinfectors.
30. The WFHSS Digital Day 2020: Interview With Harry Oussoren
The World Federation for Hospital Sterilization Sciences (WFHSS), like most organizations that provide a conference type education program, has had to pivot and offer their conference in a digital format. Harry Oussoren shares what we need …
29. The Ten Factors Of Cleaning Series Wrap Up (Part 11)
In this episode Stephen Kovach discusses the origin of the ten factors of cleaning as well as why these factors are so important.
28. What Can We Learn From The Blue62 Story: Interview With Rod Parker
In this interview, Rod Parker, Senior Principal Scientist at Stryker, gives us a behind the scenes look at the development of the Blue62 detergent. He also helps us to answer the question... is there one detergent that is ideal for all circ…
27. Land of Lost Instrumentation: How to Handle the Mystery of Missing Instruments
Cheron Rojo and Kevin Anderson discuss ways to handle the common problem of missing instruments.
26. Key Points About Cleaning Verification
Ralph Basile and host Kevin Anderson discuss cleaning verification. When used correctly, cleaning verification products can be a great tool for auditing your cleaning process. However, it is important to understand the limitations of these …
25. The Ten Factors of Cleaning Series (Part 10): Chemistries
Stephen Kovach and Kevin Anderson cover the last of the ten factors of cleaning and discuss the importance of cleaning chemistries.
24. The Ten Factors of Cleaning Series (Part 9): Type of Soil
In this episode, Stephen Kovach explains how the type of soil you are trying to clean can impact the effectiveness of your cleaning process.
23. The Ten Factors of Cleaning Series (Part 8): Mechanical
Stephen Kovach and Kevin Anderson continue their 10 factors of cleaning series. In this episode, they discuss the mechanical factor impacts the outcomes of the cleaning process.