On Demand Webinar: Tuesday, December 16th, 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. Tune into our next Town Hall to get a sneak peek at 2026, suggest ideas for upcoming sessions, and have your questions answered during an open Q&A. Learning Objectives: 1. What to expect in 2026 2. Suggest topics for future Town Hall sessions 3. Q & A – Open Discussion No CE is offered for this webinar

Live Webinar: Thursday, October 9th, 2025 - 10:00-11:00(CST) Effective communication between sterile processing departments (SPD) and other healthcare teams is essential for ensuring patient safety, surgical efficiency, and overall quality of care. This session explores the critical role of interdepartmental collaboration, highlighting common communication challenges and practical strategies to overcome them. Participants will gain insights into the workflows of SPD and clinical teams and learn tools for improving information exchange. Whether you're in SPD, nursing, surgery, or administration, this session will equip you with actionable techniques to strengthen teamwork and enhance outcomes across your organization. Learning objectives 1. Identify common communication barriers between sterile processing departments (SPD) and other healthcare teams, and describe their impact on patient safety and workflow efficiency. 2. Explain the roles and responsibilities of sterile processing professionals and how they intersect with surgical, nursing, and clinical teams. 3. Demonstrate effective communication strategies that foster collaboration and mutual understanding across interdisciplinary teams. 4. Apply tools and techniques (e.g., standardized handoff protocols, checklists, and digital communication platforms) to improve information exchange and reduce errors. Guest: Torres Teakell, Clinical Solutions Manager at Medline Eligible for 1 CE

Live Webinar: Thursday, September 25th, 2025 - 10:00-11:00(CST) Staff education is critical to department success! This program will address challenges in delivering in-service education to all SP staff. We will address common questions like how do we reach both experienced and newer employees, what information and experiences will leave a lasting impression on staff and more. Join us as we discuss some fresh options for staff in-services. Bring your ideas and suggestions to share. Let’s all learn from each other! Learning Objectives: 1. Identify the challenges to planning an effective in-service program 2. Discuss options and alternatives to present information to the SP staff 3. Review ideas to enhance staff in-services Natalie Lind is the Education Director for the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA). Natalie has extensive experience in the sterile processing profession, having served as a technician, department manager and director, professional educator, consultant, and author. Along with her experience in healthcare facilities, Natalie served as Program Director for the Minnesota State College and University Health Systems’ Processing program for 11 years. She holds a Fellowship in Sterile Processing and has served as education editor for two national magazines. Natalie has published over 200 articles on a wide variety of sterile processing topics and participated in the development of several HSPA (IAHCSMM) publications. Natalie has presented several programs on sterile processing techniques throughout the United States and has partnered with facilities in Russia, China, Japan, Latin America, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia to provide sterile processing education. She is the recipient of several awards including two International SP Educator of the Year Awards, the Minnesota Excellence in Technical Education Award, and three IAHCSMM’s President’s awards. In 2022, Natalie was awarded the HSPA Award of Honor. Eligible for 1 CE

This brief webinar explains the importance of practicing proper hand hygiene and provides an overview of the steps involved.

This webinar highlights the importance of following good reprocessing and PPE practices to protect against splash in the reprocessing suite.

This webinar provides an introduction to sterile processing via virtual tours.

This webinar will provide information about insoluble products like simethicone, lubricants, and tissue glue that may impact endoscope reprocessing effectiveness.

This webinar unlocks the keys to using the scientific method and evidence to support decision-making about factors that impact health and safety.

This webinar describes common sense strategies for identifying issues and improving quality with ultrasound probes.

This webinar will build awareness of the FDA’s Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience (MAUDE) database to empower healthcare providers, personnel, and patients to access and report adverse events related to medical devices.