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  • A Conversation with Industry Experts: Gifts and Resolutions; Make a Resolution to Give the Gift of Mentoring
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 12/21/2023 at 12:00 PM (EST)

    Join Monique Jelks, Brandon Gantt and Natalie Lind as they take advantage of the time and season of Gifts and Resolutions to discuss the importance of mentoring and the benefits to both the mentor and the mentee.

    Live-Webinar: Thursday, November 21th, 2023 

    Join Monique Jelks, Brandon Gantt and Natalie Lind as they take advantage of the time and season of Gifts and Resolutions to discuss the importance of mentoring and the benefits to both the mentor and the mentee. 

    Guest Speakers: 

    Monique Jelks and Brandon Gantt


  • HSPA Town Hall
    Contains 1 Component(s)

    Join HSPA’s Executive Director and Director of Certification for updates on the Certification Program and digital implementations. HSPA has been working behind the scenes to improve the customer experience, streamline reporting procedures, and bring information to your fingertips for immediate access. Join to learn more! Speakers: Susan Adams and Siri Sorensen

    Live-Webinar: Thursday, November 16th, 2023 

    Join HSPA’s Executive Director and Director of Certification for updates on the Certification Program and digital implementations. HSPA has been working behind the scenes to improve the customer experience, streamline reporting procedures, and bring information to your fingertips for immediate access. Join to learn more!

    Speakers: 

    Susan Adams and Siri Sorensen


  • A Conversation with Industry Experts: Reprocessing Best Practices for a High Performing Robotics Service Line
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Join our expert panel as they discuss best practices with daVinci reprocessing, Barry Bryant ST, CRCST, CIS, CHL, CER, Sterile Processing Manager, Northeast Georgia Medical Center, will share his facility’s successes with their daVinci program. Marcy Duffy, CSFA, CST, CRCST, Genesis Reprocessing Product Manager for Intuitive, will provide information about best practices related to daVinci processing systems. Join us for an information-filled program and an opportunity to ask questions of our guests. Guest Speakers: Marcy Duffy and Barry Bryant

    Live-Webinar: Thursday, November 9th, 2023 

    Join our expert panel as they discuss  best practices with daVinci reprocessing,  Barry Bryant ST, CRCST, CIS, CHL, CER, Sterile Processing Manager, Northeast Georgia Medical Center, will share his facility’s successes with their daVinci program.   Marcy Duffy, CSFA, CST, CRCST, Genesis Reprocessing Product Manager for Intuitive, will provide information about best practices related to daVinci processing systems.  Join us for an information-filled program and an opportunity to ask questions of our guests.

    Guest Speakers: 

    Marcy Duffy and Barry Bryant


  • 193 - The Right PPE for Processing Technicians: What You Wear and How You Wear It Matters
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Review the importance of the use of PPE when processing contaminated medical devices and learn the regulations, standards and guidelines that apply to PPE 2. Understand the exposure risks in the decontamination area 3. List mitigation strategies to lower the risk of exposure in processing areas

    As technicians become confident in their skills and begin looking for ways to grow and help others, training fellow staff members should be considered. This lesson discusses how technicians can effectively plan and present a training session.

    This lesson is set to expire December 31st, 2027

    Directions:

    1. Click the "Handouts" tab to download and read the Lesson Plan
    2. Click the "Contents" tab to begin the Quiz

  • 300 - Laparoscopic Surgery and the Care and Handling of Laparoscopic Devices
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Review laparoscopic surgery and the types of laparoscopic devices available for use 2. Discuss the differences between monopolar and bipolar electrosurgery and devices 3. Review the care and handling recommendations for laparoscopic devices

    A key factor in providing safe care for surgical patients is ensuring that instruments used for every procedure are in good working order. Operating Room (OR) and Sterile Processing department (SPD) personnel should understand that instruments that do not function properly can adversely affect patient care and safety, the facility’s investment, and surgeon satisfaction.

    This lesson is set to expire December 31st, 2027

    Directions:

    1. Click the "Handouts" tab to download and read the Lesson Plan
    2. Click the "Contents" tab to begin the Quiz

  • 400 - The Power of Observation and How It Improves SP Operations
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Describe what observation by Sterile Processing leaders means for the department and how observing differs from watching 2. List the primary benefits of observation in the Sterile Processing department 3. Learn effective observation skills

    The HSPA Central Service Leadership Manual defines training as “the process for developing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for staff members to perform required job tasks.” Why the focus on orientation and training? To improve quality, increase customer satisfaction, and promote safety and quality patient care.

    This lesson is set to expire December 31th, 2027

    Directions:

    1. Click the "Handouts" tab to download and read the Lesson Plan
    2. Click the "Contents" tab to begin the Quiz

  • 533: Crosswalk of Current Standards & Guidelines for Flexible Endoscope Processing
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Identify training and personal protective equipment recommendations for employees who process endoscopes 2. Learn the recommendations for the transport, testing, manual cleaning and inspection of soiled endoscopes 3. Understand recommendations for high-level disinfection (HLD), post-automated endoscope reprocessor drying, device handling and transport, post-HLD labeling and storage 4.Understand current recommendations for sterilization, microbial surveillance and quality management

    Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) lessons provide members with ongoing education focusing on the maintenance and handling of endoscopes. These lessons are designed for CER recertification, but can be of value to any CRCS

    This lesson is set to expire December 31st, 2027

    Directions:

    1. Click the "Handouts" tab to download and read the Lesson Plan
    2. Click the "Contents" tab to begin the Quiz

  • A Conversation with Industry Experts: Water Management in Sterile Processing— What you need to know.
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    The transition from AAMI TIR34 to ANSI/AAMI ST108 represents both the greater awareness of the importance of water quality to successful sterile processing operations and an opportunity for managers of these departments to collaborate with their colleagues in other departments through multidisciplinary water management teams. This presentation will cover the essentials of water quality, how it is defined by ANSI/AAMI ST108 and what is needed for alignment, and lastly how sterile processing can work with colleagues in facilities and infection prevention to ensure water quality does not become a limiting factor. Guest Speakers: Brian Flannigan and Richard Dandrow

    Live-Webinar: Thursday, October 19, 2024 

    The transition from AAMI TIR34 to ANSI/AAMI ST108 represents both the greater awareness of the importance of water quality to successful sterile processing operations and an opportunity for managers of these departments to collaborate with their colleagues in other departments through multidisciplinary water management teams. This presentation will cover the essentials of water quality, how it is defined by ANSI/AAMI ST108 and what is needed for alignment, and lastly how sterile processing can work with colleagues in facilities and infection prevention to ensure water quality does not become a limiting factor.

    Guest Speakers: 
    Brian Flannigan and Richard Dandrow


  • A Conversation with Industry Experts: Back to School- Assessing Your Departments Education System
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    The success or failure of every SPD depends on the people who work within that department. This live program will highlight the importance of building and maintaining a strong education program. The panel will discuss strategies to develop and enhance departmental education to help ensure staff develop the necessary skills to provide high-quality support for patient care. The panel will also address questions from participants. Guest Speakers: Sharon Greene-Golden and Jan Prudent

    Live-Webinar: Thursday, September 28, 2024 

    The success or failure of every SPD depends on the people who work within that department. This live program will highlight the importance of building and maintaining a strong education program. The panel will discuss strategies to develop and enhance departmental education to help ensure staff develop the necessary skills to provide high-quality support for patient care. The panel will also address questions from participants.

    Guest Speakers: 
    Sharon Greene-Golden and Jan Prudent

  • A Conversation with Industry Experts: Water Quality and ST108-2023
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    HSPA recognizes water quality is a hot topic, especially in light of the new standard, ANSI/AAMI ST108:2023. This webinar, co-moderated by HSPA’s Damien Berg and Susan Klacik, will feature an insightful discussion with several experts from various backgrounds—each of whom participated in the development of ST108. The group will share valuable information about what Sterile Processing (SP) professionals need to know as they address water quality for medical device processing. Guest Speakers: Jhmeid Billingslea Horlando Cintron Kia Parker

    HSPA recognizes water quality is a hot topic, especially in light of the new standard, ANSI/AAMI ST108:2023. This webinar, co-moderated by HSPA’s Damien Berg and Susan Klacik, will feature an insightful discussion with several experts from various backgrounds—each of whom participated in the development of ST108. The group will share valuable information about what Sterile Processing (SP) professionals need to know as they address water quality for medical device processing. 

    Guest Speakers:

    Jhmeid Billingslea 
    Horlando Cintron
    Kia Parker