Process This Episode 47: Thoughts, Answers and Snappy Banter
With Episode 47, host Jon Wood gives us a glimpse into the deep recesses of his brilliant mind. Jon discusses frequently asked (but not often answered) questions that come across …
Process This Episode 40: Leak Testing Tips and Trials
In Episode 40, featured guest Seth Hendee shares his insights on leak testing by breaking down the processes, both manual and mechanical, as well as wet versus dry. Host Jon …
Process This Episode 37: The Challenges of Loaned Instrumentation
In Episode 37, our featured guest, Tami Heacock, covers the challenges of education and communication in the coordination and reprocessing of loaned instruments. Tami explains the loaned instrument processes, timing, …
Process This Episode 32: The Challenges of AORN Guideline Development
In episode 32, featured guest Erin Kyle discusses the intricate, evidence-based process of developing guidelines for AORN. She also explains the differences between AAMI standards and AORN Guidelines as well …
Process This Episode 28: Shifting the Decontamination Stigma
In episode 28, we explore the challenges and common negative perception of the Sterile Processing decontamination area. Our featured guest, Megan Pietura, explains how teamwork, interdepartmental partnerships and peer-to-peer recognition …
Process This Episode 26: Chemical Disinfection Challenges and Choices, Part 2
This episode continues our conversation with guest speaker Peggy Spitzer of Certol International. She discusses chemical disinfection and its role in infection control and prevention, while emphasizing the challenges of “human factors” …