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…
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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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…