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 factors to the failures, and how can we start to improve these disastrous results?

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 2025 webinar on endoscope drying.

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 know how YOU can get involved with industry writing and making sure you have a voice!  

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 chemical monitoring and safety systems.

With a background in public service and a passion for protecting frontline workers, Alex breaks down the latest standards in chemical safety, common exposure risks in Sterile Processing, and how teams can take practical steps to safeguard themselves. Whether you’re new to the field or a seasoned pro, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.

142. ADHD in Sterile Processing: Real Talk with Tiffany and Jake

In this episode, Kevin and Adam sit down with Tiffany Reece and Jake McHugh, Clinical Education and Training Specialists, to discuss how they navigate the challenges of working in sterile processing while managing ADHD. Whether you have ADHD, think you might, or simply want to better understand how professionals can thrive with it, this candid conversation offers insight, support, and encouragement. You’re not alone! 

141. Why Are My Surgical Instruments Magnetized?

How does a surgical instrument become magnetized, and why is that a problem?

In this episode, Healthmark Educators Michael Matthews and Malinda Elammari unpack the mystery of magnetized instruments. Sterile processing professionals will gain valuable insights into how magnetization happens, the challenges it can create in the OR, and practical solutions to address this often-overlooked issue in the SPD.