Change defines the world of the Sterile Processing department (SPD). Day-to-day changes in the surgical schedule—shifting procedures, add-ons, emergency cases, and Operating Room (OR) requests—can stress the department by having …
Facilities in many parts of the country are feeling the staffing crunch for Sterile Processing (SP) professionals. Our roles demand a high degree of technical knowledge, and some places do …
Sterile Processing (SP) at times suffers from poor packaging. Our departments are tucked away. Our work is behind the scenes. We as SP professionals may not view our duties in …
The HSPA Board of Directors has a new president for 2026! In episode 149, host Casey Czarnowski speaks with Jan Prudent about her inspirations and ideas and the importance of …
Harmonizing Process and Policy Large, multi-facility healthcare systems, sometimes spread across several counties or states, pose unique challenges for Sterile Processing (SP) leaders. Competing state and local regulations as well …
To meet the needs of Sterile Processing (SP) professionals around the world, HSPA regularly updates its technical publications. In 2026, we are proud to present the fifth edition of our …
Leading in a volunteer organization, motivated by passion and not pay, poses a new set of challenges compared to a paid leadership position. The work can be taxing, and done …
HSPA is a vigorous advocate for Sterile Processing (SP) professionals and patients in state legislatures across the country. This initiative is spearheaded by the HSPA Advocacy Team, working hand-in-hand with …
The concept of Lean has been around for many years. What started as a manufacturing concept has been embraced by healthcare as an effective system to increase efficiency while maintaining …
Like every business, healthcare systems are vulnerable to cyberattack in all of its many forms. For those in healthcare, however, the security of the information we access has special significance. …
What we do as a perioperative team matters. Day and night, 365 days a year, we save, heal and improve the wellbeing of our patients. In the Sterile Processing department …
In episode 123, host Jon Wood speaks with Dr. Leo Gordon on the topic of excessive instruments found in Sterile Processing trays. As a physician, Gordon shares his unique viewpoint …
