Live Webinar: Thursday, July 24th, 2025 - 10:00-11:00(CST) Description: This interactive Zoom session, led by educator and brain tumor survivor Shari Bookstaff, explores the vital role Sterile Processing professionals play in patient care—even without direct patient contact. Through personal storytelling, real-world examples, and guided reflection, participants will gain a renewed sense of purpose and understand the ripple effect of their work on patient safety, surgical outcomes, and the overall care experience. Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, participants will be able to: 1. Understand how empathy applies to behind-the-scenes roles and contributes to a culture of compassionate care. 2. Reflect on the impact of their work from a patient’s perspective. 3. Identify practical ways to stay connected to purpose and mission, even without direct patient interaction. Speaker and Speaker's Bio: Shari Bookstaff is an educator, speaker, author, and founder of Impact of Empathy, an organization dedicated to helping healthcare professionals recognize the vital role empathy plays in every aspect of patient care—including behind the scenes in departments like Sterile Processing. In 2006, Shari survived a life-threatening brain tumor that left her temporarily unable to speak, eat, or walk. Her long journey through recovery gave her a deep appreciation for the often-unseen healthcare professionals who contribute to patient healing. She understands firsthand how the dedication and precision of Sterile Processing teams directly impact safety, outcomes, and quality of care. Shari is also the author of When Life Throws You Lemons...Make Cranberry Juice!, a memoir that chronicles her powerful story of resilience, humor, and the life-changing impact of compassionate care. With over 30 years of experience as a biology professor, she combines science, storytelling, and insight to deliver engaging presentations that reconnect healthcare teams with purpose and pride. Her message to SPD professionals is simple but powerful: your work saves lives—and empathy can be practiced in every role, even without direct patient contact. With Moderator: Natalie Lind Eligible for 1 CE

On Demand Webinar: Tuesday, July 15th, 2025 Tune in monthly and join HSPA’s Certification Department to hear program updates, ask questions regarding your application requirements, and chat with department leadership. During this month’s Town Hall, we’re excited to unveil two fantastic new member benefits designed to enhance your experience with HSPA! Join us to learn all about our new community platform and hear about new discounts coming your way! Learning Objectives: 1. Understand how to leverage these new benefits 2. Connect with your peers on our new platform 3. Access affordable educational resources to advance your professional development ​No CE is offered for this webinar

Live Webinar: May 21st, 2025 - 10:00-11:00(CST) Objectives: 1. Share best practices on workflow for robotic instruments to enhance efficiency and productivity 2. Discuss how to maximize your investment when encountering a broken instrument 3. Explain how to scale operations for new and incremental systems to support your hospital’s growth strategy Guest Speaker: Antonio Espinoza Manager, Sterile Processing HCA HealthONE Sky Ridge With Moderator: Natalie Lind

Live Webinar: Tuesday, July 8th, 2025 - 10:00-11:00(CST) Learning Objective: Understand the critical role steam quality plays in the sterilization process. Program Description: This program explores why steam quality is essential to effective sterilization, the challenges of monitoring it, and the surprising impact that even slight differences—such as 90% vs. 97% dryness can have on performance. Learn how to identify and reduce the risk of thermal barriers in your system and improve outcomes across your facility. Speaker and Speaker’s Bio:: Carl is the Global Sector Manager: Hospitals for Spirax Sarco based in Great Britain. He has 40 years experience in Global Sales, Project Management, Product Management and has extensive experience the use of steam and thermal energy in hospitals. With Moderator: Natalie Lind Eligible for 1 CE

Live Webinar: December 19, 2024- 10:00-11:00(CST) Join Sue Klacik and Natalie Lind as they discuss the steps each department should take to help ensure their facility is up to date on standards that impact their work practices. This program explores how departments can determine which standards they need, keep abreast of changes and inform/train staff. Join us as we share some helpful tips for convincing the administration to support having current copies of documents available for every facility, ensuring that impacted departments are made aware of changes, relaying standards requirements and ensuring compliance .

Live Webinar: August 22nd, 2024- 10:00-11:00(CST) Have you ever considered pursuing HSPA Fellowship? Are you curious about the process—and the benefits? Are you wondering how to get started or concerned it will be too difficult to attain? Our panelists will answer these questions and provide valuable insights about the Fellowship process! Panelists: HSPA Fellows: Delores O’Connell and Tony Thurmond HSPA Fellowship Committee Liaison and Editor-in-Chief: Julie Williamson

Live Webinar: November 14, 2024- 10:00-11:00(CST) In the quest for clinical excellence, the integrity and function of sterilization wrap is paramount to safeguarding patient health by ensuring the sterility of medical instruments. This webinar explores the pivotal role wrap plays in healthcare settings in reducing the risk of HAIs, a fundamental aspect in maintaining rigorous safety standards. Additionally, it addresses compliance with industry-specific standards and regulatory directives, reviewing the latest guidelines from authoritative bodies such as AAMI, AORN, CDC, ISO and the FDA. A focus is placed on achieving an optimal balance of wrap properties when selecting and using sterilization wrap. In conjunction, the assessment of total wrap cost and ongoing performance will be covered. By sharing best practices in sterilization wrap usage, this presentation aims to elevate the standards of clinical safety and efficiency. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Importance of Sterilization Wrap a. Explain the critical role sterilization wrap plays in maintaining the sterility of medical instruments and reducing the risk of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). 2. Compliance with Standards and Regulations a. Discuss adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements for sterilization wrap. b. Review the latest guidelines from recognized authorities such as AAMI, AORN, CDC, ISO and FDA. 3. Optimal Balance: Assessing Key Features of Sterilization Wrap a. Learn how to assess a wrap’s balance of properties and the total cost of use when evaluating purchasing options. b. Discuss key performance indicators for wrap (e.g., unexpected cost increases, reprocessing rates, OR delays, patient outcomes). Speaker: SADE BROWN, PHD, R&D ENGINEER, OWENS & MINOR

Live Webinar: October 17, 2024- 10:00-11:00(CST) Infection prevention requires an interdisciplinary approach and understanding of how different disciplines contribute to quality outcomes and patient safety. Jill Holdsworth, CIC, FAPIC, NREMT, CRCST, CHL, and Natalie Lind, CRCST, CHL, FCS, offer valuable insights into the benefits of a symbiotic relationship between SP and Infection Prevention Panelists: Jill Holdsworth, Manager of Infection Prevention, Emory University Hospital Midtown, and Natalie Lind, HSPA Director of Education

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 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