PROCESS THIS!, a Podcast by HSPA

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An in-depth look at the processes that stand as the essential base for the sterile processing industry.

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Episodes

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 our association’s formerly-named Communiqué magazine, Jon reviews and assesses whether specific topics are still prevalent issues today (e.g., the importance of IFU, UDI identification systems, benchmarking, and an exploration of the “wild, wild west of SP”). This podcast episode has reached its 2 year mark and no longer available ...

May 02, 2022•30 min

Process This! Episode 61: FDA MedWatch & Endoscope Reprocessing

In episode 61, host and clinical educator Jon Wood discusses recent activity surrounding the FDA medical safety information and adverse event reporting program (MedWatch) for healthcare professionals and patients. He specifically addresses the medical device reports relating to endoscope reprocessing and patient infections. This podcast episode has reached its 2 year mark and no longer available to receive CE credit.

Apr 15, 2022•30 min

Process This! Episode 60: A Detailed Review of AAMI Updated ST91 on Flexible & Semi-Rigid Endoscope Processing

In episode 60, host and clinical educator Jon Wood discusses the March/April 2022 PROCESS article found in the “Inside Washington” column written by HSPA Clinical Educator, Susan Klacik. Jon reads, reviews, dissects the newly updated standard, and elaborates on the importance of having the standard readily available to all reprocessing staff. This podcast episode has reached its 2 year mark and no longer available to receive CE credit.

Apr 01, 2022•33 min

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 how (and why) to become an HSPA member. In the “What’s On My Mind” segment, Jon discusses a research track taking place at the HSPA Annual Conference in San Antonio and what it means to the future of Sterile Processing—and he also recaps the follow-up article published in PROCESS magazine’s March/April...

Mar 15, 2022•40 min

Process This! Episode 58: Unpacking OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Regulation 1910.1030

In episode 58, host Jon Wood dives deep into the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Regulation 1910.1030 standard. He explains the basics of the regulation and why this document/law is so important. Jon also covers details in exposure control plans, methods of compliance, necessary PPE entitlement, and personal safety best practices. This podcast episode has reached its 2 year mark and no longer available to receive CE credit.

Mar 01, 2022•50 min

Process This! Episode 57: Mental Health & Sterile Processing

In episode 57, host Jon Wood discusses mental illness, mental health myths, and the hidden needs of those with mental health issues. He elaborates on the early signs of possible problems that can challenge positive mental health and makes suggestions on how to cut some of the “noise” in one’s life to emphasize the positive. Jon also discusses coping skills for stress-filled situations and anxiety, and what can be done if you know someone who is struggling or needs help. This podcast episode has ...

Feb 15, 2022•36 min

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 for testing. He discusses his path to Fellowship and personal reasons for the specific topic and elaborates on his passion for researching the insulation testing amendment in ANSI/AAMI ST79 regarding laparoscopic instruments. This podcast episode has reached its 2 year mark and no l...

Feb 01, 2022•36 min

Process This! Episode 55: Record Retention & PROCESS Reviews

Episode 55 features our popular “What’s on My Mind” segment, with host Jon Wood discussing the importance of record retention and the departmental research needed to assess how long an organization must retain and maintain records—and how to make informed decisions on policy and procedure. Also in this episode, the Mailbox Mania segment has Jon reviewing articles from the January/February 2022 issue of PROCESS (including a recap of real-world findings from recent practice reviews performed in en...

Jan 14, 2022•34 min

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 as an example of how easily modified processes can fail and create unintended events. This episode also includes reviews of studies and articles from the December issue of AORN Journal. This podcast episode has reached its 2 year mark and no longer available to receive CE credit.

Jan 03, 2022•36 min

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 personal protective equipment. The data was captured by Ofstead & Associates during the first real-world evaluation of PPE effectiveness for SP professionals. This podcast episode has reached its 2 year mark and no longer available to receive CE credit.

Dec 15, 2021•32 min

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 dive into the latest issue of PROCESS magazine. The fan-favorite “What’s On My Mind” segment also addresses who touches sterile packaging after it is processed— specifically, the environmental services (EVS) personnel—and whether they should be trained in competencies centered around event-related sterility...

Dec 01, 2021•31 min

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