All Episodes
Ask the Educator — 160 episodes
Episode 164. What You Need to Know About ANSI/AAMI PB70
Episode 163. How to Conduct a Research Study in Sterile Processing
Episode 162. A Closer Look at the New AAMI Level 4 Decontamination Gown
Episode 161. Career Development in Sterile Processing
Episode 160. Starting a Business in Sterile Processing
Episode 159. How to Inspect Shavers, Rigid Endoscopes & Light Cables
Episode 158. How Do You Store Long Enteroscopes? Endoscopy Reprocessing Tips
Episode 157. Endoscopy Experts Answer Your Top Reprocessing Questions
Episode 156. Light Guide Cables – Do they Work and Why it Matters
155. Using AI to Solve Sterile Processing Problems
154. Competency Development in Sterile Processing
Episode 153. Lint and its Potential Impact on Surgery
Episode 152. Appreciation and Recognition in Sterile Processing
Episode 151. History of Healthmark with Ralph Basile
Episode 150: You Asked, We Answered!
Episode 149. What’s New in Flexible Endoscope Processing?
148. Getting Started in Sterile Processing
A Personal Story on the Impact of Insulation Testing
146. Shaver Study Data: Are your Seals Secure?
145. Are Your Endoscopes Dry?
144. 2025 HSPA Award of Honor Winner – Julie Williamson
143. Chemical Safety in Sterile Processing: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You
142. ADHD in Sterile Processing: Real Talk with Tiffany and Jake
141. Why Are My Surgical Instruments Magnetized?
140. Inside the HSPA Certification Exam Process
139. Functionality Testing Surgical Instruments and Devices
138. Strengthening OR and SPD Relationships
137. Sterile Processing Educator Resources and Strategies
136. Introverts Guide to Thriving at Industry Conferences
135. Education Gaps in Reprocessing Endoscopes
134. Biofilms and Fomites
133. What’s Inside? Cutting Open Surgical Instruments
132. OR & SPD: Building Trust for Better Patient Outcomes
131. Stephen Kovach’s Exit Interview – Part 2
130. Stephen Kovach’s Exit Interview – Part 1
129. Mastering the Survey Process: Insights on Reprocessing and Department Readiness with Dr. Tiffany Wiksten
128. Giving Thanks to Sterile Processing Professionals
127. Nightmare on SPD Street
126. Sterile Processing Technologist? Why We Need a New (More Accurate) Job Title
125. Honoring Sterile Processing Technicians with HSPA President-Elect Arlene Bush
124. Breaking the Cycle: Confronting Workplace Bullying in Healthcare with Katie Belski
123: Disposable Scopes: Reducing Infection Risks and Environmental Impact
122. TIR99 for Processing Probes & Dilators
121. Enhancing Flexible Endoscope Reprocessing: The Role of Borescopes and AI
120. Surgical Instrument Maintenance: Keeping Tools in the Open Position
119. Spanish Speakers in Sterile Processing – Interview with Angie Holland
118. Implementing Standards on the Go: Insights from a Traveling Leader
117. Launching a New HSPA Chapter: Insights and Tips from Leslie Kronstedt
116. The Critical Role of Documentation with Andy Mikos
115. Sterile Aware Awards An Interview with Charlie Webb
114. The Critical Role of Borescopes in Sterile Processing with Cheron Rojo
113. The Dirty Side of Environmental Cleaning with Seth Hendee
112. A Call to Action for ALL Sterile Processing Professionals
111. Nominees for the HSPA Board of Directors - Angela Warner, Nicholas Day, and Stacey MacArthur
110. Nominees for the HSPA Board of Directors: Joseph Avila, Tim Hurtado, and Tori Ruiz
109. Interview with Arlene Bush, HSPA Presidential Nominee
108. Arthroscopic Shavers – 2020 vs. 2024
107. Getting Involved in Sterile Processing Mission Trips: Interview with Sean Weir
106. Ultrasonic Lumen Flushing: Is Yours Working?
105. How to Kill Microorganisms with Sterilization
104. What is the Cost of a Sterile Processing Error? Interview with Gregg Agoston
103. Reprocessing Ultrasound Probes & Understanding Percutaneous Procedures
102. State Mandated Certification in Sterile Processing: A 20 Year Anniversary | PART 2
101. State Mandated Certification in Sterile Processing: A 20 Year Anniversary
100. Ask the Educator's 100th Episode!!
99. Sterile Processing Education Collaboration
98. AI and Automation Inspection for Sterile Processing & Endoscopy
97. Learning to Lead SPD as an OR Nurse: Interview with Aimee Space
96. Endoscope Reprocessing Training - an HSPA Sponsored Program
95. SPD Stories from the Trenches
93. What Do You Do When it's Not in the IFU?
92. Fire in the OR! Why Checking Cords for Integrity and Continuity is Important
91. Where is Your 'Why'?
90. What is PB70 and the Protective Barriers Committee?
89. ST98: New Guidelines for Manufacturer Cleaning Validation
88. ST91 - Part 6 of 6: Informative Annexes
87. ST91 - Part 5 of 6: Quality Assurance
86. ST91 - Part 4 of 6: Handling and Storage of Scopes Post-Processing
85. ST91 - Part 3 of 6: Point of Use Treatment and Leak Testing
84. ST91 - Part 2 of 6: High Risk Endoscopes, Manual Disinfection, and Sterilization
83. ST91 - Part 1 of 6: What is ST91? An Introduction to Flexible Endoscope Standards
82. Gladiators Hold the Line! A Patient & Parent Story with Alisha Loy
81. Education Culture in Sterile Processing
80. Sourcing Solutions from Multiple Vendors in SPD
79. Psychological Safety and Forming the Multidisciplinary Team
78. Sterile Processing: Safety First
77. Horror Stories in Sterile Processing with the Healthmark Educators
76. Insulation Testing of Surgical Instruments with Cheron Rojo
75. SID, Layerjot, and the Future of Surgical Instrument Identification with Etay Gafni
74. Peel Pouch Problems
73. How Confident are You in Your Peel Pouch Seals?
72. Can we get an IFU for finding and using IFUs?
71. Cleaning up a Wet Mess: Troubleshooting Wet Packs
70. Open Wide: A Discussion About Sterile Processing in the Dental Industry
69. Want to Take Your Sterile Processing Career to the Next Level? Consider Mentorship: Interview with Sarah B. Cruz
68. How Well Do You Know Your IFUs?
67. Innovation in Instrument Protection: Interview with Guy Phipps
66. Education is a Sterile Processing Superpower
65. Why am I Signing This Sterilizer Printout?
64. Get Rid of Those Gnarly Brushes!
63. Lead Your SPD with Storytelling: Interview with Hank Balch
62. SPD Leadership Spotlight: Interview with Jim VanPietersom
61. Survey Readiness Series: A Focus on Endoscopy
60. Quality Management Series: Tray Audits
59. Survey Readiness Series: Transportation of Reusable Devices
58. Survey Readiness Series: Case Cart Auditing
57. Survey Readiness Series: All You Need to Know About Eyewash Stations
56. How Vested-Medical Prioritizes Quality: Interview with Tracy Raymond
55. Measuring to Improve: Interview with Jake McHugh
54. Getting to Know Marjorie Wall, Your Next IAHCSMM President-Elect
53. Survey Readiness Series: Logs and Documentation
52. Going Mobile: A Year of Podcasts
51. Survey Readiness Series: Making a First Impression
50. Unsung Heroes of SPD Series: Air Guns and PPE for Your Ears
49. Answering Common Peel Pouch Questions in Light of Sterilization Wrap Shortage
48. Should Vendor Trays Be Condensed From Multiple Trays Down To Fewer Trays?
47. Unsung Heroes of SPD Series: Water Spray Arms & Water Guns
46. Unsung Heroes of SPD Series: The Demagnetizer
45. Unsung Heroes of SPD Series: The Heat Sealer
44. What You Need to Know About ANSI/AAMI ST79 Amendments 1, 3, and 4
43. What You Need To Know About ANSI/AAMI ST 79 Amendment 2
42. Unsung Heroes of SPD Series: Case Cart Washer
41. What You Should Know About AAMI TIR 12: Interview With Damien Berg
40. The Importance of Education in Sterile Processing: Interview with Nancy Chobin
39. Breaking News: Four ANSI/AAMI ST79 Amendments Released!
38. Inspect What You Expect - Endoscope Edition: Interview With Bernie Spencer
37. What's So Special About Cleaning Brushes?
36. Commit to Education
35. What a Gift!
34. What Is A KPI And Why Is It Important?
33. What Do We Need To Know About Insulation Testing?
32. Five States Now Require Certification For Sterile Processing Techs, What's Next? Interview With Tony Monaco
30. The WFHSS Digital Day 2020: Interview With Harry Oussoren
29. The Ten Factors Of Cleaning Series Wrap Up (Part 11)
28. What Can We Learn From The Blue62 Story: Interview With Rod Parker
27. Land of Lost Instrumentation: How to Handle the Mystery of Missing Instruments
25. The Ten Factors of Cleaning Series (Part 10): Chemistries
24. The Ten Factors of Cleaning Series (Part 9): Type of Soil
23. The Ten Factors of Cleaning Series (Part 8): Mechanical
22. The Ten Factors of Cleaning Series (Part 7): Dilution/Concentration
21. The Ten Factors of Cleaning Series (Part 6): Water
20. Finding a Safe and Effective Way to Process PPE: An Interview with Dr. Kaye and Dr. Roberts
19. The Ten Factors of Cleaning Series (Part 5): Temperature
18. The Ten Factors of Cleaning Series (Part 4): Standards
17. The Ten Factors of Cleaning Series (part 3): Human Factors
16. The Ten Factors of Cleaning Series (part 2): The Device
15. The Ten Factors of Cleaning (Part 1): The IFU
14. What Does a Brush Specialist Do?
13. What is Delayed Processing of Endoscopes?
12. Listener Questions and Feedback
11. Hands Across the Water: An Interview with Harry Oussoren and Adam Okada
9. Bonus Episode - Interview with Infection Preventionist Jackie Daley
8. What is Cavitation, and How do we Know Our Ultrasonic has Adequate Cavitation?
7. What Should be Done About Water Quality as Surgical Schedules Begin to Ramp up Again?
6. Bonus Episode - Interview with Michelle Hoste
5. How to Ensure Effective Competency Training
4. How Do I Know My Endoscope Leak Tester is Working?
3. How to Ensure Proper Cleaning of Arthroscopic Shavers - Part 2
2. How to Ensure Proper Cleaning of Arthroscopic Shavers - Part 1
1. Ensuring Safe Transport of Contaminated Items in Light of Covid19