---
title: 'Ask The Educator'
type: 'podcast'
url: 'https://doc.social/podcasts/ask-the-educator'
episodes: 166
first: '2020-04-30'
latest: '2026-10-15'
---

# Ask The Educator

## Summary

Medical device processing is critically important to the safety of patients everywhere. This podcast from Healthmark Industries is about answering questions and sharing knowledge related to sterile processing, endoscopy, infection prevention, biomedical engineering, leadership, and products. Have a question you would like answered on the show? Send it to our email address asktheeducator@hmark.com.

## Episodes

166 episodes, newest first.

- [Episode 166. What I Wish I Knew When I Started in SPD | Sarah B. Cruz](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/episode-166-what-i-wish-i-knew-when-i-started-in-spd-sarah-b-cruz.md): 2026-10-15
- [Episode 165. The 3 T’s: Tools, Training, and Time](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/episode-165-the-3-ts-tools-training-and-time.md): 2026-08-06
- [Episode 164. What You Need to Know About ANSI/AAMI PB70](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/episode-164-what-you-need-to-know-about-ansi-aami-pb70.md): 2026-07-16
- [Episode 163. How to Conduct a Research Study in Sterile Processing](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/episode-163-how-to-conduct-a-research-study-in-sterile-processing.md): 2026-07-02
- [Episode 162. A Closer Look at the New AAMI Level 4 Decontamination Gown](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/episode-162-a-closer-look-at-the-new-aami-level-4-decontamination-gown.md): 2026-06-18
- [Episode 161. Career Development in Sterile Processing](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/episode-161-career-development-in-sterile-processing.md): 2026-05-07
- [Episode 160. Starting a Business in Sterile Processing](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/episode-160-starting-a-business-in-sterile-processing.md): 2026-04-16
- [Episode 159. How to Inspect Shavers, Rigid Endoscopes & Light Cables](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/episode-159-how-to-inspect-shavers-rigid-endoscopes-light-cables.md): 2026-04-09
- [Episode 158. How Do You Store Long Enteroscopes? Endoscopy Reprocessing Tips](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/episode-158-how-do-you-store-long-enteroscopes-endoscopy-reprocessing-tips.md): 2026-03-12
- [Episode 157. Endoscopy Experts Answer Your Top Reprocessing Questions](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/episode-157-endoscopy-experts-answer-your-top-reprocessing-questions.md): 2026-02-26
- [Episode 156. Light Guide Cables – Do they Work and Why it Matters](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/episode-156-light-guide-cables-do-they-work-and-why-it-matters.md): 2026-02-12
- [155. Using AI to Solve Sterile Processing Problems](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/155-using-ai-to-solve-sterile-processing-problems.md): 2026-01-22
- [154. Competency Development in Sterile Processing](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/154-competency-development-in-sterile-processing.md): 2026-01-08
- [Episode 153. Lint and its Potential Impact on Surgery](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/episode-153-lint-and-its-potential-impact-on-surgery.md): 2025-12-18
- [Episode 152. Appreciation and Recognition in Sterile Processing](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/episode-152-appreciation-and-recognition-in-sterile-processing.md): 2025-12-04
- [Episode 151. History of Healthmark with Ralph Basile](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/episode-151-history-of-healthmark-with-ralph-basile.md): 2025-11-20
- [Episode 150: You Asked, We Answered!](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/episode-150-you-asked-we-answered.md): 2025-11-06
- [Episode 149. What’s New in Flexible Endoscope Processing?](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/episode-149-whats-new-in-flexible-endoscope-processing.md): 2025-10-24
- [148. Getting Started in Sterile Processing](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/148-getting-started-in-sterile-processing.md): 2025-10-10
- [A Personal Story on the Impact of Insulation Testing](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/a-personal-story-on-the-impact-of-insulation-testing.md): 2025-09-26
- [146. Shaver Study Data: Are your Seals Secure?](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/146-shaver-study-data-are-your-seals-secure.md): 2025-09-11
- [145. Are Your Endoscopes Dry?](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/145-are-your-endoscopes-dry.md): 2025-08-28
- [144. 2025 HSPA Award of Honor Winner – Julie Williamson](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/144-2025-hspa-award-of-honor-winner-julie-williamson.md): 2025-08-14
- [143. Chemical Safety in Sterile Processing: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/143-chemical-safety-in-sterile-processing-what-you-dont-know-can-hurt-you.md): 2025-07-31
- [142. ADHD in Sterile Processing: Real Talk with Tiffany and Jake](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/142-adhd-in-sterile-processing-real-talk-with-tiffany-and-jake.md): 2025-07-18
- [141. Why Are My Surgical Instruments Magnetized?](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/141-why-are-my-surgical-instruments-magnetized.md): 2025-07-03
- [140. Inside the HSPA Certification Exam Process](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/140-inside-the-hspa-certification-exam-process.md): 2025-06-05
- [139. Functionality Testing Surgical Instruments and Devices](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/139-functionality-testing-surgical-instruments-and-devices.md): 2025-05-22
- [138. Strengthening OR and SPD Relationships](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/138-strengthening-or-and-spd-relationships.md): 2025-05-01
- [137. Sterile Processing Educator Resources and Strategies](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/137-sterile-processing-educator-resources-and-strategies.md): 2025-04-17
- [136. Introverts Guide to Thriving at Industry Conferences](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/136-introverts-guide-to-thriving-at-industry-conferences.md): 2025-04-03
- [135. Education Gaps in Reprocessing Endoscopes](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/135-education-gaps-in-reprocessing-endoscopes.md): 2025-03-20
- [134. Biofilms and Fomites](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/134-biofilms-and-fomites.md): 2025-03-07
- [133. What’s Inside? Cutting Open Surgical Instruments](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/133-whats-inside-cutting-open-surgical-instruments.md): 2025-02-20
- [132. OR & SPD: Building Trust for Better Patient Outcomes](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/132-or-spd-building-trust-for-better-patient-outcomes.md): 2025-02-06
- [131. Stephen Kovach’s Exit Interview – Part 2](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/131-stephen-kovachs-exit-interview-part-2.md): 2025-01-23
- [130. Stephen Kovach’s Exit Interview – Part 1](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/130-stephen-kovachs-exit-interview-part-1.md): 2025-01-09
- [129. Mastering the Survey Process: Insights on Reprocessing and Department Readiness with Dr. Tiffany Wiksten](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/129-mastering-the-survey-process-insights-on-reprocessing-and-department-readiness-with-dr-tiffany-wiksten.md): 2024-12-12
- [128. Giving Thanks to Sterile Processing Professionals](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/128-giving-thanks-to-sterile-processing-professionals.md): 2024-11-29
- [127. Nightmare on SPD Street](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/127-nightmare-on-spd-street.md): 2024-11-15
- [126. Sterile Processing Technologist? Why We Need a New (More Accurate) Job Title](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/126-sterile-processing-technologist-why-we-need-a-new-more-accurate-job-title.md): 2024-10-31
- [125. Honoring Sterile Processing Technicians with HSPA President-Elect Arlene Bush](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/125-honoring-sterile-processing-technicians-with-hspa-president-elect-arlene-bush.md): 2024-10-17
- [124. Breaking the Cycle: Confronting Workplace Bullying in Healthcare with Katie Belski](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/124-breaking-the-cycle-confronting-workplace-bullying-in-healthcare-with-katie-belski.md): 2024-10-03
- [123: Disposable Scopes: Reducing Infection Risks and Environmental Impact](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/123-disposable-scopes-reducing-infection-risks-and-environmental-impact.md): 2024-09-19
- [122. TIR99 for Processing Probes & Dilators](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/122-tir99-for-processing-probes-dilators.md): 2024-09-05
- [121. Enhancing Flexible Endoscope Reprocessing: The Role of Borescopes and AI](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/121-enhancing-flexible-endoscope-reprocessing-the-role-of-borescopes-and-ai.md): 2024-08-22
- [120. Surgical Instrument Maintenance: Keeping Tools in the Open Position](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/120-surgical-instrument-maintenance-keeping-tools-in-the-open-position.md): 2024-08-08
- [119. Spanish Speakers in Sterile Processing – Interview with Angie Holland](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/119-spanish-speakers-in-sterile-processing-interview-with-angie-holland.md): 2024-07-25
- [118. Implementing Standards on the Go: Insights from a Traveling Leader](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/118-implementing-standards-on-the-go-insights-from-a-traveling-leader.md): 2024-07-11
- [117. Launching a New HSPA Chapter: Insights and Tips from Leslie Kronstedt](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/117-launching-a-new-hspa-chapter-insights-and-tips-from-leslie-kronstedt.md): 2024-06-27
- [116. The Critical Role of Documentation with Andy Mikos](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/116-the-critical-role-of-documentation-with-andy-mikos.md): 2024-06-13
- [115. Sterile Aware Awards An Interview with Charlie Webb](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/115-sterile-aware-awards-an-interview-with-charlie-webb.md): 2024-05-30
- [114. The Critical Role of Borescopes in Sterile Processing with Cheron Rojo](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/114-the-critical-role-of-borescopes-in-sterile-processing-with-cheron-rojo.md): 2024-05-16
- [The Dirty Side of Environmental Cleaning with Seth Hendee](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/the-dirty-side-of-environmental-cleaning-with-seth-hendee.md): 2024-05-02
- [112. A Call to Action for ALL Sterile Processing Professionals](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/112-a-call-to-action-for-all-sterile-processing-professionals.md): 2024-04-11
- [111. Nominees for the HSPA Board of Directors - Part 2](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/111-nominees-for-the-hspa-board-of-directors-part-2.md): 2024-03-14
- [110. Nominees for the HSPA Board of Directors: Joseph Avila, Tim Hurtado, and Tori Ruiz](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/110-nominees-for-the-hspa-board-of-directors-joseph-avila-tim-hurtado-and-tori-ruiz.md): 2024-03-01
- [109. Interview with Arlene Bush, HSPA Presidential Nominee](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/109-interview-with-arlene-bush-hspa-presidential-nominee.md): 2024-02-29
- [108. Arthroscopic Shavers – 2020 vs. 2024](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/108-arthroscopic-shavers-2020-vs-2024.md): 2024-02-22
- [Ep. 107 - Getting Involved in Sterile Processing Mission Trips: Interview with Sean Weir](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/ep-107-getting-involved-in-sterile-processing-mission-trips-interview-with-sean-weir.md): 2024-02-08
- [106. Ultrasonic Lumen Flushing: Is Yours Working?](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/106-ultrasonic-lumen-flushing-is-yours-working.md): 2024-01-25
- [105. How to Kill Microorganisms with Sterilization](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/105-how-to-kill-microorganisms-with-sterilization.md): 2024-01-12
- [104. What is the Cost of a Sterile Processing Error?](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/104-what-is-the-cost-of-a-sterile-processing-error.md): 2023-12-28
- [Reprocessing Ultrasound Probes & Understanding Percutaneous Procedures](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/reprocessing-ultrasound-probes-understanding-percutaneous-procedures.md): 2023-12-07
- [State Mandated Certification in Sterile Processing: A 20 Year Anniversary | PART 2](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/state-mandated-certification-in-sterile-processing-a-20-year-anniversary-part-2.md): 2023-11-24
- [State Mandated Certification in Sterile Processing: A 20 Year Anniversary](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/state-mandated-certification-in-sterile-processing-a-20-year-anniversary.md): 2023-11-23
- [Ask the Educator's 100th Episode!!](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/ask-the-educators-100th-episode.md): 2023-11-09
- [Sterile Processing Education Collaboration](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/sterile-processing-education-collaboration.md): 2023-10-27
- [AI and Automation Inspection for Sterile Processing & Endoscopy](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/ai-and-automation-inspection-for-sterile-processing-endoscopy.md): 2023-10-12
- [Learning to Lead SPD as an OR Nurse: Interview with Aimee Space](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/learning-to-lead-spd-as-an-or-nurse-interview-with-aimee-space.md): 2023-09-29
- [Endoscope Reprocessing Training - an HSPA Sponsored Program](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/endoscope-reprocessing-training-an-hspa-sponsored-program.md): 2023-09-14
- [95. SPD Stories from the Trenches](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/95-spd-stories-from-the-trenches.md): 2023-08-24
- [94. Implementing an Endoscope Surveillance System](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/94-implementing-an-endoscope-surveillance-system.md): 2023-08-10
- [Fire in the OR! Why Checking Cords for Integrity and Continuity is Important](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/fire-in-the-or-why-checking-cords-for-integrity-and-continuity-is-important.md): 2023-08-08
- [What Do You Do When it's Not in the IFU?](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/what-do-you-do-when-its-not-in-the-ifu.md): 2023-08-08
- [Where is Your Why?](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/where-is-your-why.md): 2023-08-08
- [90. What is PB70 and the Protective Barriers Committee?](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/90-what-is-pb70-and-the-protective-barriers-committee.md): 2023-06-12
- [89. ST98: New Guidelines for Manufacturer Cleaning Validation](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/89-st98-new-guidelines-for-manufacturer-cleaning-validation.md): 2023-03-23
- [88 ST91 Part 6 of 6 John Informative Annexes](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/88-st91-part-6-of-6-john-informative-annexes.md): 2023-03-09
- [87. ST91 - Part 5 of 6: Quality Assurance](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/87-st91-part-5-of-6-quality-assurance.md): 2023-02-23
- [86. ST91 - Part 4 of 6: Handling and Storage of Scopes Post-Processing](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/86-st91-part-4-of-6-handling-and-storage-of-scopes-post-processing.md): 2023-02-16
- [85. ST91 - Part 3 of 6: Point of Use Treatment and Leak Testing](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/85-st91-part-3-of-6-point-of-use-treatment-and-leak-testing.md): 2023-02-02
- [84. ST91 - Part 2 of 6: High Risk Endoscopes, Manual Disinfection, and Sterilization](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/84-st91-part-2-of-6-high-risk-endoscopes-manual-disinfection-and-sterilization.md): 2023-01-19
- [83. ST91 - Part 1 of 6: What is ST91? An Introduction to Flexible Endoscope Standards](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/83-st91-part-1-of-6-what-is-st91-an-introduction-to-flexible-endoscope-standards.md): 2022-12-22
- [82. Gladiators Hold the Line! A Patient & Parent Story with Alisha Loy](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/82-gladiators-hold-the-line-a-patient-parent-story-with-alisha-loy.md): 2022-12-08
- [81. Education Culture in Sterile Processing](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/81-education-culture-in-sterile-processing.md): 2022-11-17
- [80. Sourcing Solutions from Multiple Vendors in SPD](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/80-sourcing-solutions-from-multiple-vendors-in-spd.md): 2022-10-27
- [79. Psychological Safety and Forming the Multidisciplinary Team](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/79-psychological-safety-and-forming-the-multidisciplinary-team.md): 2022-10-06
- [78. Sterile Processing: Safety First](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/78-sterile-processing-safety-first.md): 2022-09-12
- [77. Horror Stories in Sterile Processing with the Healthmark Educators](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/77-horror-stories-in-sterile-processing-with-the-healthmark-educators.md): 2022-08-18
- [76. Insulation Testing of Surgical Instruments with Cheron Rojo](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/76-insulation-testing-of-surgical-instruments-with-cheron-rojo.md): 2022-08-04
- [75. SID, Layerjot, and the Future of Surgical Instrument Identification with Etay Gafni](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/75-sid-layerjot-and-the-future-of-surgical-instrument-identification-with-etay-gafni.md): 2022-06-09
- [74. Peel Pouch Problems](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/74-peel-pouch-problems.md): 2022-05-05
- [73. How Confident are You in Your Peel Pouch Seals?](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/73-how-confident-are-you-in-your-peel-pouch-seals.md): 2022-03-25
- [72. Can we get an IFU for finding and using IFUs?](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/72-can-we-get-an-ifu-for-finding-and-using-ifus.md): 2022-02-28
- [71. Cleaning up a Wet Mess: Troubleshooting Wet Packs](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/71-cleaning-up-a-wet-mess-troubleshooting-wet-packs.md): 2022-02-10
- [70. Open Wide: A Discussion About Sterile Processing in the Dental Industry](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/70-open-wide-a-discussion-about-sterile-processing-in-the-dental-industry.md): 2022-01-20
- [69. Want to Take Your Sterile Processing Career to the Next Level? Consider Mentorship: Interview with Sarah B. Cruz](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/69-want-to-take-your-sterile-processing-career-to-the-next-level-consider-mentorship-interview-with-sarah-b-cruz.md): 2021-12-09
- [68. How Well Do You Know Your IFUs?](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/68-how-well-do-you-know-your-ifus.md): 2021-11-24
- [67. Innovation in Instrument Protection: Interview with Guy Phipps](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/67-innovation-in-instrument-protection-interview-with-guy-phipps.md): 2021-11-11
- [66. Education is a Sterile Processing Superpower](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/66-education-is-a-sterile-processing-superpower.md): 2021-10-28
- [65. Why am I Signing This Sterilizer Printout?](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/65-why-am-i-signing-this-sterilizer-printout.md): 2021-10-14
- [64. Get Rid of Those Gnarly Brushes!](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/64-get-rid-of-those-gnarly-brushes.md): 2021-09-16
- [63. Lead Your SPD with Storytelling: Interview with Hank Balch](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/63-lead-your-spd-with-storytelling-interview-with-hank-balch.md): 2021-09-02
- [62. SPD Leadership Spotlight: Interview with Jim VanPietersom](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/62-spd-leadership-spotlight-interview-with-jim-vanpietersom.md): 2021-08-19
- [61. Survey Readiness Series: A Focus on Endoscopy](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/61-survey-readiness-series-a-focus-on-endoscopy.md): 2021-08-05
- [60. Quality Management Series: Tray Audits](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/60-quality-management-series-tray-audits.md): 2021-07-22
- [59. Survey Readiness Series: Transportation of Reusable Devices](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/59-survey-readiness-series-transportation-of-reusable-devices.md): 2021-07-08
- [58. Survey Readiness Series: Case Cart Auditing](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/58-survey-readiness-series-case-cart-auditing.md): 2021-06-24
- [57. Survey Readiness Series: All You Need to Know About Eyewash Stations](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/57-survey-readiness-series-all-you-need-to-know-about-eyewash-stations.md): 2021-06-10
- [56. How Vested-Medical Prioritizes Quality: Interview with Tracy Raymond](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/56-how-vested-medical-prioritizes-quality-interview-with-tracy-raymond.md): 2021-05-20
- [55. Measuring to Improve: Interview with Jake McHugh](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/55-measuring-to-improve-interview-with-jake-mchugh.md): 2021-05-13
- [54. Getting to Know Marjorie Wall, Your Next IAHCSMM President-Elect](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/54-getting-to-know-marjorie-wall-your-next-iahcsmm-president-elect.md): 2021-05-06
- [53. Survey Readiness Series: Logs and Documentation](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/53-survey-readiness-series-logs-and-documentation.md): 2021-04-29
- [52. Going Mobile: A Year of Podcasts](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/52-going-mobile-a-year-of-podcasts.md): 2021-04-22
- [51. Survey Readiness Series: Making a First Impression](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/51-survey-readiness-series-making-a-first-impression.md): 2021-04-15
- [50. Unsung Heroes of SPD Series: Air Guns and PPE for Your Ears](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/50-unsung-heroes-of-spd-series-air-guns-and-ppe-for-your-ears.md): 2021-04-08
- [49. Answering Common Peel Pouch Questions in Light of Sterilization Wrap Shortage](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/49-answering-common-peel-pouch-questions-in-light-of-sterilization-wrap-shortage.md): 2021-04-01
- [48. Should Vendor Trays Be Condensed From Multiple Trays Down To Fewer Trays?](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/48-should-vendor-trays-be-condensed-from-multiple-trays-down-to-fewer-trays.md): 2021-03-25
- [47. Unsung Heroes of SPD Series: Water Spray Arms & Water Guns](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/47-unsung-heroes-of-spd-series-water-spray-arms-water-guns.md): 2021-03-18
- [46. Unsung Heroes of SPD Series: The Demagnetizer](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/46-unsung-heroes-of-spd-series-the-demagnetizer.md): 2021-03-11
- [45. Unsung Heroes of SPD Series: The Heat Sealer](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/45-unsung-heroes-of-spd-series-the-heat-sealer.md): 2021-03-04
- [44. What You Need to Know About ANSI/AAMI ST79 Amendments 1, 3, and 4](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/44-what-you-need-to-know-about-ansi-aami-st79-amendments-1-3-and-4.md): 2021-02-25
- [43. What You Need To Know About ANSI/AAMI ST 79 Amendment 2](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/43-what-you-need-to-know-about-ansi-aami-st-79-amendment-2.md): 2021-02-18
- [42. Unsung Heroes of SPD Series: Case Cart Washer](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/42-unsung-heroes-of-spd-series-case-cart-washer.md): 2021-02-11
- [41. What You Should Know About AAMI TIR 12: Interview With Damien Berg](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/41-what-you-should-know-about-aami-tir-12-interview-with-damien-berg.md): 2021-02-04
- [40. The Importance of Education in Sterile Processing: Interview with Nancy Chobin](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/40-the-importance-of-education-in-sterile-processing-interview-with-nancy-chobin.md): 2021-01-28
- [39. Breaking News: Four ANSI/AAMI ST79 Amendments Released!](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/39-breaking-news-four-ansi-aami-st79-amendments-released.md): 2021-01-21
- [38. Inspect What You Expect - Endoscope Edition: Interview With Bernie Spencer](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/38-inspect-what-you-expect-endoscope-edition-interview-with-bernie-spencer.md): 2021-01-14
- [37. What's So Special About Cleaning Brushes?](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/37-whats-so-special-about-cleaning-brushes.md): 2021-01-07
- [36. Commit to Education](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/36-commit-to-education.md): 2020-12-31
- [35. What a Gift!](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/35-what-a-gift.md): 2020-12-24
- [34. What Is A KPI And Why Is It Important?](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/34-what-is-a-kpi-and-why-is-it-important.md): 2020-12-17
- [33. What Do We Need To Know About Insulation Testing?](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/33-what-do-we-need-to-know-about-insulation-testing.md): 2020-12-10
- [32. Five States Now Require Certification For Sterile Processing Techs, What's Next? Interview With Tony Monaco](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/32-five-states-now-require-certification-for-sterile-processing-techs-whats-next-interview-with-tony-monaco.md): 2020-12-03
- [31. The TOSI Story With Stephen Kovach](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/31-the-tosi-story-with-stephen-kovach.md): 2020-11-19
- [30. The WFHSS Digital Day 2020: Interview With Harry Oussoren](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/30-the-wfhss-digital-day-2020-interview-with-harry-oussoren.md): 2020-11-12
- [29. The Ten Factors Of Cleaning Series Wrap Up (Part 11)](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/29-the-ten-factors-of-cleaning-series-wrap-up-part-11.md): 2020-11-05
- [28. What Can We Learn From The Blue62 Story: Interview With Rod Parker](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/28-what-can-we-learn-from-the-blue62-story-interview-with-rod-parker.md): 2020-10-29
- [27. Land of Lost Instrumentation: How to Handle the Mystery of Missing Instruments](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/27-land-of-lost-instrumentation-how-to-handle-the-mystery-of-missing-instruments.md): 2020-10-22
- [26. Key Points About Cleaning Verification](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/26-key-points-about-cleaning-verification.md): 2020-10-15
- [25. The Ten Factors of Cleaning Series (Part 10): Chemistries](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/25-the-ten-factors-of-cleaning-series-part-10-chemistries.md): 2020-10-08
- [24. The Ten Factors of Cleaning Series (Part 9): Type of Soil](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/24-the-ten-factors-of-cleaning-series-part-9-type-of-soil.md): 2020-10-01
- [23. The Ten Factors of Cleaning Series (Part 8): Mechanical](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/23-the-ten-factors-of-cleaning-series-part-8-mechanical.md): 2020-09-24
- [22. The Ten Factors of Cleaning Series (Part 7): Dilution/Concentration](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/22-the-ten-factors-of-cleaning-series-part-7-dilution-concentration.md): 2020-09-17
- [21. The Ten Factors of Cleaning Series (Part 6): Water](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/21-the-ten-factors-of-cleaning-series-part-6-water.md): 2020-09-10
- [20. Finding a Safe and Effective Way to Process PPE: An Interview with Dr. Kaye and Dr. Roberts](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/20-finding-a-safe-and-effective-way-to-process-ppe-an-interview-with-dr-kaye-and-dr-roberts.md): 2020-09-03
- [19. The Ten Factors of Cleaning Series (Part 5): Temperature](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/19-the-ten-factors-of-cleaning-series-part-5-temperature.md): 2020-08-27
- [18. The Ten Factors of Cleaning Series (Part 4): Standards](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/18-the-ten-factors-of-cleaning-series-part-4-standards.md): 2020-08-20
- [17. The Ten Factors of Cleaning Series (part 3): Human Factors](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/17-the-ten-factors-of-cleaning-series-part-3-human-factors.md): 2020-08-13
- [16. The Ten Factors of Cleaning Series (part 2): The Device](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/16-the-ten-factors-of-cleaning-series-part-2-the-device.md): 2020-08-06
- [15. The Ten Factors of Cleaning (Part 1): The IFU](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/15-the-ten-factors-of-cleaning-part-1-the-ifu.md): 2020-07-30
- [14. What Does a Brush Specialist Do?](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/14-what-does-a-brush-specialist-do.md): 2020-07-23
- [13. What is Delayed Processing of Endoscopes?](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/13-what-is-delayed-processing-of-endoscopes.md): 2020-07-16
- [12. Listener Questions and Feedback](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/12-listener-questions-and-feedback.md): 2020-07-02
- [11. Hands Across the Water: An Interview with Harry Oussoren and Adam Okada](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/11-hands-across-the-water-an-interview-with-harry-oussoren-and-adam-okada.md): 2020-06-25
- [10. How do I Know that my Ultrasonic is Cleaning Lumened Devices Effectively?](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/10-how-do-i-know-that-my-ultrasonic-is-cleaning-lumened-devices-effectively.md): 2020-06-18
- [9. Bonus Episode - Interview with Infection Preventionist Jackie Daley](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/9-bonus-episode-interview-with-infection-preventionist-jackie-daley.md): 2020-06-16
- [8. What is Cavitation, and How do we Know Our Ultrasonic has Adequate Cavitation?](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/8-what-is-cavitation-and-how-do-we-know-our-ultrasonic-has-adequate-cavitation.md): 2020-06-11
- [7. What Should be Done About Water Quality as Surgical Schedules Begin to Ramp up Again?](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/7-what-should-be-done-about-water-quality-as-surgical-schedules-begin-to-ramp-up-again.md): 2020-06-04
- [6. Bonus Episode - Interview with Michelle Hoste](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/6-bonus-episode-interview-with-michelle-hoste.md): 2020-06-02
- [5. How to Ensure Effective Competency Training](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/5-how-to-ensure-effective-competency-training.md): 2020-05-28
- [4. How Do I Know My Endoscope Leak Tester is Working?](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/4-how-do-i-know-my-endoscope-leak-tester-is-working.md): 2020-05-21
- [3. How to Ensure Proper Cleaning of Arthroscopic Shavers - Part 2](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/3-how-to-ensure-proper-cleaning-of-arthroscopic-shavers-part-2.md): 2020-05-14
- [2. How to Ensure Proper Cleaning of Arthroscopic Shavers - Part 1](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/2-how-to-ensure-proper-cleaning-of-arthroscopic-shavers-part-1.md): 2020-05-07
- [1. Ensuring Safe Transport of Contaminated Items in Light of Covid19](https://doc.social/llms/episodes/1-ensuring-safe-transport-of-contaminated-items-in-light-of-covid19.md): 2020-04-30