Do you know how your sterilizer kills microorganisms? Or more importantly, do you know the mistakes that we make that could prevent them from being killed? Healthmark Industries Clinical Education Specialist, Malinda Elammari, illustrates how this sterilization process works. A follow-up to Healthmark’s most popular webinar in 2023 (Murder Mystery: Death by Sterilization).

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Ask the Educator: How to Kill Microorganisms with Sterilization

We load our ultrasonic machines with laparoscopic and robotic instruments, and hopefully, we have the capability to attach them to our flushing mechanism. But how do you know if that flushing mechanism is working? Once the lid is closed, we really have no idea what goes on inside the machine, and as we've learned, just because it's humming doesn't mean it's...WORKING. Kevin Anderson reviews his August 2023 webinar on lumen flushing in the ultrasonic machine and the importance of verification testing.

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Ask the Educator: Ultrasonic Lumen Flushing: Is Yours Working?

Episode 107: On this episode they are joined by Sean Weir. Sean shares his passion for sterile processing and how he got involved in mission work. He is committed to helping others and has been involved in mission work for many years. He also shares some tips for those who are interested in getting involved in sterile processing mission trips.

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Ask the Educator: Getting Involved in Sterile Processing Mission Trips: Interview with Sean Weir

Episode 108: One of the initial topics explored on the Ask the Educator Podcast was the complex issue of arthroscopic shavers and their cleaning and inspection procedures. Fast forward four years later, where do we stand? Have the essential enhancements been implemented, or are we confronted with recurring challenges? Join Kevin and Adam in this episode as they reflect on the past four years and offer guidance to sterile processing professionals and leaders on the urgent steps required.

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Ask the Educator: Arthroscopic Shavers – 2020 vs. 2024

Episode 109: Join Kevin Anderson and Adam Okada as they interview Arlene Bush, a nominee for the HSPA Board of Directors presidency. Arlene shares her career background, passions, and commitment to serving HSPA members. Tune in for an insightful conversation with one of this year’s nominees before you vote!

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Ask the Educator: Interview with Arlene Bush, HSPA Presidential Nominee

You may be familiar with ST79 (steam sterilization) and ST91 (flexible endoscopes), but have you heard about ST98: Cleaning validation for healthcare products? AAMI veteran, Ralph Basile, guides us through what the new guidelines state about how manufacturers should be testing their devices to ensure clean products for patients, and how these changes could make for better manufacturer IFU's for end users down the road.

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Ask the Educator: Nominees for the HSPA Board of Directors: Joseph Avila, Tim Hurtado, and Tori Ruiz

Episode 111: As an HSPA member, what issues need to be prioritized? How can the Board of Directors help solve these issues? HSPA Board of Directors nominees, Angela Warner, Nicholas Day, and Stacey MacArthur join Adam Okada on the Ask the Educator Podcast! Get to know each nominee and their goals before you cast your vote!

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Ask the Educator: Nominees for the HSPA Board - Angela Warner, Nicholas Day, and Stacey MacArthur

Episode 112: In the past, they discussed arthroscopic shavers and the progress (or lack thereof) they have made as an industry with compliance for cleaning and inspection. On this episode, they are putting the onus back on the YOU, the sterile processing professional, to learn and share as much information and educational content as possible with those who aren’t as “plugged in” to the industry. Take a listen to this episode and then TAKE ACTION!

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Ask the Educator: A Call to Action for ALL Sterile Processing Professionals

Episode 113: Educated sterile processing professionals know that the environmental cleaning of their departments should be done to the same standards as an operating room surgical suite. But are they being treated that way? There’s a document that can help with that. Kevin & Adam speak with fellow Clinical Education Specialist, Seth Hendee, about the ANSI/AAMI ST79 Amendments that were released in 2020, with a specific focus on Amendment 1: “Environmental services/fans/food and drink”.

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Ask the Educator: The Dirty Side of Environmental Cleaning with Seth Hendee

Episode 114: On this episode of the Ask the Educator Podcast, they delve into the transformative advancements in sterile processing technology over the past two decades, with a particular focus on borescopes. These remarkable tools allow us to inspect inaccessible areas within medical devices. Yet, despite their availability, their usage remains limited. Join they as they sit down with Cheron Rojo to recap his insightful January Webinar on borescopes and optical inspection, and learn how to better interpret the images these tools provide.

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Ask the Educator: The Critical Role of Borescopes in Sterile Processing with Cheron Rojo

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