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Episode 166. What I Wish I Knew When I Started in SPD | Sarah B. Cruz
Happy Sterile Processing Week 2026! 🎉 In this episode, we sit down with Sterile Processing Manager and HSPA President-Elect Sarah B. Cruz to talk about her journey into the industry, lessons she’s learned along the way, and advice for those just starting their careers in Sterile Processing.
Episode 165. The 3 T’s: Tools, Training, and Time
When it comes to endoscope processing, the same challenges seem to appear again and again. So, how can teams identify where things may be going wrong? In this episode, we revisit Healthmark’s July webinar with Michael Matthews and break dow…
Episode 164. What You Need to Know About ANSI/AAMI PB70
Kevin Anderson welcomes Cheron Rojo to the studio for a discussion on personal protective equipment (PPE) and the important role protective barrier materials play in healthcare settings. As a preview of his upcoming August CE webinar, Chero…
Episode 163. How to Conduct a Research Study in Sterile Processing
Have you ever wondered how research studies get started—or thought about investigating a challenge in your own sterile processing department? In this episode, Adam talks with Healthmark's Abby Smart about the fundamentals of research. They …
Episode 162. A Closer Look at the New AAMI Level 4 Decontamination Gown
Kevin and Adam take a closer look at Healthmark's new AAMI Level 4 Decontamination Gown—and they're not just talking about it, they're wearing it too! The AAMI Level 4 Decontamination Gown is a full coverage gown designed specifically for t…
Episode 161. Career Development in Sterile Processing
Are you thinking about the next step in your sterile processing career? In this episode, Kevin and Adam discuss their own experiences with career development and share practical ways to grow professionally through strategic planning, networ…
Episode 160. Starting a Business in Sterile Processing
Starting a business is never easy, especially in the specialized world of sterile processing and medical device reprocessing. In this episode, we talk with Nicole Simon of Simon Sterilization Solutions about her journey launching a new busi…
Episode 159. How to Inspect Shavers, Rigid Endoscopes & Light Cables
Sterile processing inspection is critical to ensuring patient safety—and small issues can easily be missed without the right approach. Healthmark’s Cheron Rojo dives into key findings from recent studies on the inspection of shavers, rigid …
Episode 158. How Do You Store Long Enteroscopes? Endoscopy Reprocessing Tips
In this episode, we explore a real challenge facing many endoscopy departments: how do you properly store a 6½-foot enteroscope in a 6-foot cabinet? Join Mary Ann Drosnock, PhD as she explains what enteroscopes are, the unique challenges as…
Episode 157. Endoscopy Experts Answer Your Top Reprocessing Questions
Have questions about endoscope reprocessing? Kevin and Adam sit down with Dr. Mary Ann Drosnock and Dyan Darga, our endoscopy experts, to answer the hottest endo questions and discuss the latest trends in endoscope reprocessing. Perfect for…
Episode 156. Light Guide Cables – Do they Work and Why it Matters
Cheron Rojo has found some interesting data on our light guide cables; essential pieces for viewing a surgical site during laparoscopic procedures; and the data isn’t good. In this episode, you’ll learn what percentage of light guide cables…
155. Using AI to Solve Sterile Processing Problems
Legendary sterile processing educator Stephen Kovach is learning something new in retirement—artificial intelligence. In this episode, we talk with Steve about his new AI passion project and how AI can be used to simplify data reporting, ad…
154. Competency Development in Sterile Processing
What is a competency? Why do we need them? And how do we get started creating them? For new leaders in sterile processing, these are some of the most important questions to ask. Competency development is a required element in sterile proces…
Episode 153. Lint and its Potential Impact on Surgery
Can something as small as lint affect patient safety in the operating room? In this episode, Dr. Wava Truscott shares her detailed research on lint and its role in the perioperative process. We’ll explore how dust and lint particles could i…
Episode 152. Appreciation and Recognition in Sterile Processing
In this episode, Adam is joined by Amy DeGraw, HSPA Clinical Educator, to discuss why recognizing Sterile Processing professionals shouldn’t be limited to one week a year. They explore how ongoing appreciation impacts mental health, strengt…
Episode 151. History of Healthmark with Ralph Basile
In this episode, Kevin and Adam sit down with Healthmark’s own Ralph Basile to discuss how he got his start in the family business, what it’s like working alongside his brothers, and where his passion for standards work comes from. Don’t mi…
Episode 150: You Asked, We Answered!
We’ve hit 150 episodes! 🎉 In this special milestone edition of Ask the Educator, we’re celebrating by answering your most frequently asked questions — the ones we’ve heard in our inbox, at conferences, and everywhere in between. Join us as…
Episode 149. What’s New in Flexible Endoscope Processing?
What are the latest trends and changes in flexible endoscope processing, and what is the most recent research and data telling us? In this episode, we’ll catch up with Dr. Mary Ann Drosnock to recap her September 2025 webinar on what’s new …
148. Getting Started in Sterile Processing
If you’ve ever wondered how to break into the field of sterile processing, this episode is for you! We’ll share how we each got our start in the industry, offer practical tips for getting your foot in the door, and highlight common mistakes…
A Personal Story on the Impact of Insulation Testing
Behind every surgical tool lies a story—and sometimes, the impact is deeply personal. In this episode, we sit down with our own Cheron Rojo as he shares how insulation testing touched his life and family in a profound way. From an unexpecte…
146. Shaver Study Data: Are your Seals Secure?
In this episode, Cheron Rojo talks to Kevin and Adam to recap Healthmark’s August 2025 webinar on his 2023 – 2024 arthroscopic shaver study and the results. Hear the sobering data on failure rates, where the issues were, contributing factor…
145. Are Your Endoscopes Dry?
With endoscopy under the spotlight, one of the toughest challenges departments face is proper drying. In this episode, we sit down with Healthmark’s endoscopy specialist, Dyan Darga, to unpack best practices and key takeaways from her July …
144. 2025 HSPA Award of Honor Winner – Julie Williamson
In this episode, we speak with 2025 HSPA Award of Honor winner, Julie Williamson about her career, how she came to HSPA and how the sterile processing industry has changed and evolved over the span of her career. As a bonus, we’ll let you k…
143. Chemical Safety in Sterile Processing: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You
How much do you really know about the chemicals used in your department and could you be unknowingly putting yourself or your team at risk? In this episode, we’re joined by Alex Hilliker, Executive Vice President at ChemDAQ, a leader in che…