Process This! Episode 55: Record Retention & PROCESS Reviews
Episode 55 features our popular “What’s on My Mind” segment, with host Jon Wood discussing the importance of record retention and the departmental research needed to assess how long an …
Process This! Episode 52: News, Views and Reviews
In Episode 52, host Jon Wood updates us on IAHCSMM Association news and also reviews information about opportunities available to our members. This episode also brings back “Mailbox Mania” to …
Process This! Episode 51: 360 Degrees of Packaging Perspective: Uncharted Transport
Episode 51 is the final segment of the Last 100 Yards series and covers the oft-overlooked topic of external transport (this team of experts found a surprisingly limited set of …
Process This! Episode 49: 360 Degrees of Packaging Perspective: Event Related Sterility
In Episode 49, the KiiP Committee discusses event-related contamination of sterile packaging. The experts take into consideration specific events that would compromise the integrity of the package shelf life. They also …
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 45: 360 Degrees of Packaging Perspective: Surveys & Solutions
In Episode 45, the KiiP Committee continues the conversation on all aspects of packaging, with a focus on the many surveys developed by the committee to gather critical information from …
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 31: Validation and Verification
In episode 31, our featured guest, Alpa Patel, BS, RM discusses the months-long processes of validation and verification on a variety of equipment – as well as the types of …
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 27: Power of Proactive and Comprehensive Instrument Maintenance Programs
Episode 27 explores the benefits of comprehensive preventative maintenance and routine care programs for instrument sets. Our guests Kevin McLaughlin and Randy Stanton from Northfield Medical discuss why it’s essential to adopt a proactive rather than …