Process This! Episode 91: I Was a Splash Study Participant
In episode 91, host Jon Wood speaks with Marie Brewer to discuss her role in the decontamination splash study performed at her facility with Ofstead & Associates. The startling findings …
Process This! Episode 89: Effective Training in Sterile Processing
In episode 89, host Jon Wood speaks with Adam Okada, Clinical Education Specialist at Healthmark Industries. Okada discusses his passion: helping to improve patient care quality by giving Sterile Processing …
Process This! Episode 88: AAMI ST108 – Water Quality for Reprocessing of Medical Devices
In episode 88, host Jon Wood speaks with Brian Flannigan, Principal and subject matter expert for non-potable water system safety and efficiency for Phigenics LLC, about the upcoming standard, AAMI ST108 Water for the …
Process This! Episode 85: Single-Use Versus Reusable Endoscopes
In episode 85, our host speaks with AORN’s Senior Perioperative Practice Specialist, Amber Wood, about the pros and cons of single-use and reusable endoscopes. The scopes’ safety margins are discussed, …
Process This! Episode 84: 9th Edition Technical Manual Updates
In episode 84, host and clinical educator Jon Wood speaks with HSPA Director of Education Natalie Lind about the newly updated ninth edition HSPA Sterile Processing Technical Manual. Lind discusses …
Process This! Episode 75: The Hows and Whys of AAMI Standards & AORN Guidelines For Flexible Endoscopes
In episode 75, our guest, Amber Wood, and host Jon Wood discuss the differences between AORN and AAMI recommendations. Amber explores the benefits of AORN’s systematic approach to guideline development, including database research and the lengthy …
Process This! Episode 72: The Q’s and A’s on Peel Packages & an AJIC Article Review
In episode 72, HSPA clinical educator and host Jon Wood brings back one of his favorite segments, What’s On My Mind where Wood answers often asked questions regarding peel packages. …
Process This! Episode 69: Centralizing High-Level Disinfection Activities
In episode 69, host and HSPA clinical educator Jon Wood reviews the Fellowship paper written by Brenda (Jan) Prudent. The paper follows a regional trauma hospital’s journey of centralizing the SPD’s …
Process This! Episode 68: What to do About Explanted Medical Devices
In episode 68, HSPA clinical educator and host Jon Wood talks about all things explants. Wood explains the complications involved when handling explanted medical devices as well as who should be …
Process This! Episode 62: Jumping Back in Time With Sterile Processing
In episode 62, our host and HSPA clinical educator Jon Wood turns back the clock 10 years to see how far we have come in Sterile Processing(SP). Pulling articles from …
Process This! Episode 61: FDA MedWatch & Endoscope Reprocessing
In episode 61, host and clinical educator Jon Wood discusses recent activity surrounding the FDA medical safety information and adverse event reporting program (MedWatch) for healthcare professionals and patients. He specifically addresses …
Process This! Episode 59: HSPA Happenings & A Droplet Dispersal Update
In episode 59, host and clinical educator Jon Wood discusses the exciting happenings at HSPA, including the upcoming Board of Directors election, details on the Board positions and candidates, and …