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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
In Episode 44, we introduce the KiiP Committee individual members and their creation, the Last 100 Yards. This extremely passionate and diverse group shares their thoughts on Sterile Processing packaging …
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 …
In Episode 38, featured guest Betty McGinty covers the topic of high-level disinfection (HLD) in Sterile Processing, while also sharing details about her fascinating career path. She discusses the various …
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, …
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 …
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 …
Episode 29 finds our host Jon Wood taking a look back at 2020: the highs and the lows, challenges and change in our podcasts, and our lives. He provides quick …
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 …
