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 business, navigating the product development process, and her advice for aspiring sterile processing entrepreneurs. 

Whether you’re interested in innovation, entrepreneurship, or the future of SPD, this conversation offers practical insights and real-world experience from someone building in the field today. 

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 endoscopes, and light cables. What does the data reveal about common inspection challenges, and are you using the right tools and techniques to catch hidden issues?

In this episode, we break down practical insights to help sterile processing professionals improve inspection accuracy, strengthen processes, and protect patients.

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 associated with processing, drying, and storage, and what manufacturer guidance recommends for best practice.

If you work in endoscopy or sterile processing, this episode provides practical insight into managing long enteroscopes while maintaining compliance and protecting patient safety.

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 SPD teams, healthcare professionals, and anyone interested in safe, effective endoscopy practices!

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 were determined to be failing or deficient, the reason for those deficiencies, and most importantly, some helpful advice on what we can do to fix it.

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, address water quality and spotting issues, and support smarter staffing decisions, including the value of employing newly certified technicians. As always, it’s a fun and insightful conversation with an industry legend.