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 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 …
Process This! Episode 56: Insulated Instrument Inspection & Integrity
In episode 56, our featured guest, Cheron Rojo, reviews his HSPA Fellowship paper that addressed inspection and integrity testing of insulated instruments—specifically, the concerns for failure and the new guidelines …
Process This! Episode 54: Process Changes & Process Failures
Episode 54 features our popular “What’s on My Mind” segment where host Jon Wood discusses process changes and how those changes affect process failures. The holiday movie, Home Alone, serves …
Process This! Episode 53: American Journal of Infection Control Article Review
In Episode 53, host Jon Wood explores new research published in AJIC that suggests instrument processing professionals may be exposed to tissue, blood and patient fluids despite the use of …
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 50: 360 Degrees of Packaging Perspective: Questionable Practices
In Episode 50, our packaging experts explore questionable Sterile Processing practices. They search for clarity on packaged medical device drops resulting in pinholes and instrument damage; risk of UV light …
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 48: Polish Your Professional Sterile Processing Image
In Episode 48, featured guest Rebecca Kinney discusses her personal Sterile Processing journey as well as all things “image.” Her fresh perspectives on showing up for work “in person” by offering …
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 46: 360 Degrees of Packaging Perspective: What is Packaging?
In Episode 46, we continue our deep dive into packaging, from numerous angles. Our panel discusses what packaging is, how it protects the product, and how to keep it uncontaminated and effective for the …
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 …