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.

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

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

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

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

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

Join HSPA’s education director, Natalie Lind, and guests for a discussion on strategies to plan, develop, and implement systems that help your department grow. Guest Speakers: Anthony Bondon Tami Heacock

Most people want to move forward, master new skills and grow in their careers. Sometimes, the future can feel far off. What are realistic expectations for career growth? How can someone prepare for the future? Is there a road map? Join us as we explore some strategies for prepare for your professional future.

Water quality used in reprocessing can impact patient safety and create significant production losses in the medical device reprocessing area. This session will provide guidance on how to interpret AAMI TIR34 guidance and utilize data to ensure optimal performance of the medical device reprocessing area and provide defensibility of departmental operations.

This session includes a discussion of a study that shows the effects on tray temperature, humidity and moisture weights from outside temperature and humidity. Study findings of the impact roads/transportation have on trays and instruments are also discussed.