Live Webinar: Thursday, September 17th, 2026 - 10:00-11:00(CST) Learn how to improve high-level disinfection and infection prevention across your facility. Explore regulatory requirements, common compliance gaps, and best practices for cleaning, transport, and storage of ultrasound probes. Gain practical strategies to reduce risk, improve consistency, and strengthen patient safety. Learning Objectives By the end of this presentation, attendees will be able to: 1. Understand the Joint Commission and Det Norske Veritas (DNV) requirements related to reprocessing and infection prevention. 2. Describe common regulatory citations and barriers to compliance in relation to high-level disinfection & sterilization, transport and storage of ultrasound probes, scopes and surgical instrumentation. 3. Describe solutions to common barriers to patient safety concerns and compliance issues related to high-level disinfection, sterilization, manual cleaning, storage and transport. Speaker Bio Jill Holdsworth, CIC, AL-CIP, FAPIC, NREMT, CRCST, CHL Jill earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from West Virginia Wesleyan College and her Master of Science in Exercise Physiology from Marshall University, launching her career as a Cardiac Rehabilitation Therapist. She began her work in Infection Prevention in 2009, achieved Certification in Infection Control (CIC) in 2010, and was named a Fellow of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) in 2016. Jill has held several leadership positions within local APIC chapters, including serving as President of the Washington, DC chapter. She has also contributed at the national level as a member of the APIC Board of Directors and as Co-Chair of the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) Protective Barriers Committee. Currently, Jill serves on the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) Certification Council. She is presently the Medical Affairs Manager for CS Medical. ​Eligible for 1 CE

Live Webinar: Tuesday, September 15th, 2026 Description: 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 thrilled to welcome special guests from the Certification Council who will be discussing their valuable involvement with the Certification Council and as Subject Matter Experts. Attendees will gain insight into what it means to serve on the Certification Council, as well as how SMEs contribute to the development and maintenance of certification exams. If you've thought of applying for a Council position, this is a great opportunity to demystify the application process and discover how you can contribute to HSPA's certification programs. Learning Objectives: 1. Understand the roles and responsibilities of Certification Council members 2. Learn about the personal and professional benefits of getting involved 3. Be prepared to apply for the Call for Leadership No CE is offered for this webinar

July–December 2026 Second Thursday of each month, 11 a.m.–12 noon CT Education is the foundation of patient safety, helping Sterile Processing departments (SPDs) develop and maintain the highest standards. Investing in training and education supports compliance and efficiency while empowering technicians and building stronger teams. New for 2026, this webinar series was created to provide an advanced understanding of SP education. It will help guide educators, new and experienced, through SP challenges and provide tools that can be used to develop robust educational programs. Each webinar is a live event with a recording available afterward. Complete all six webinars to receive six continuing education (CE) credits. Cost: $79 HSPA members, $150 non-members

Live Webinar: Tuesday, August 25th, 2026 Description: Tune in monthly and join HSPA’s Certification Department to hear program updates, ask questions regarding your application requirements, and chat with department leadership. This month's Town Hall will provide an overview of the upcoming Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) Pilot Exam, including eligibility requirements, the application process, important timelines, and what participants can expect throughout the pilot testing experience. Learning Objectives: 1. Describe the purpose and structure of the CHL Pilot Exam 2. Identify key changes, and updates to the CHL exam content outline 3. Understand the new eligibility requirements and important pilot exam deadlines 4. Explain how to apply and what participants can expect throughout the pilot testing experience No CE is offered for this webinar

This on-demand webinar, which served as the powerful opening keynote for HSPA’s 2026 Conference, shares the harrowing details of how critical failures in medical device processing, traceability and SPDOR communication cost Major League Soccer champion Jake Gleeson his career—and much more. Joining Gleeson for this panel presentation are Shawn M. Flynn, Business Unit Director SPD, Skytron; Jason Kafoury, Gleeson’s attorney (Kafoury & McDougal); and Dr. Peter Nichol, Surgical Director of OR Services, American Family Children’s Hospital. HSPA Past-President Sharon Greene-Golden moderates. This webinar is free to HSPA members; $25 for non-members Eligible for 1 CE.

Live Webinar: Thursday, March 19th, 2026 - 10:00-11:00(CST) Ultrasound imaging technology is currently used for more clinical applications than any other imaging modality with procedures ranging from radiology and cardiology to endocrinology and women’s health. By today’s count, ultrasound guidance is used in approximately 140 different percutaneous procedures ranging from injections on healthy, intact skin to breast and liver biopsies where variation in provider skill and technique may put patients at risk for infection. For busy infection preventionists who do not have time to conduct a risk assessment or firsthand observation, understanding the diversity of procedures, potential for deviation from clinical best practice and how patients may be put at risk can be challenging. Proper application of the Spaulding Classification System and relevant standards and guidelines to support reprocessing policy adds yet another layer of complexity. As procedural types and locations proliferate, those responsible for managing infection risk and meeting accreditation requirements for ultrasound guided procedures will face an increasingly arduous challenge. Highlights of this one-hour program include: • Critical differences in percutaneous procedures by degree of risk, • Discussion of relevant probe reprocessing standards and regulatory requirements, • Review and application of the Spaulding Classification system, • Lessons learned from a system-wide risk assessment of ultrasound guided percutaneous procedures and reprocessing practice (sample risk assessment included) and, • Considerations for ensuring safety, reliability and compliance across the continuum of care. Learning Objectives • Characterize the range of percutaneous procedures, • Explain the implications of risk assessment findings to patient safety, • Discuss the significance of available evidence demonstrating contact between the ultrasound probe and sterile needle or puncture site, • Determine reprocessing requirements for probes, used in a key group of percutaneous procedures, by applying the Spaulding Classification and relevant regulatory requirements, standards and guidelines. Speaker Bio Maureen Spencer, M.Ed, BSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC Maureen has been an Infection Preventionist for over 40 years and is board certified in infection control (CIC). As one of the early pioneers in infection control, she was awarded the APIC National Carole DeMille Award in 1990 and was selected as one of the APIC Heroes of Infection Prevention in 2007 for her work in establishing a MRSA and Staph aureus Elimination Program at New England Baptist, an Orthopedic Center of Excellence in 2006. In 2012 she was selected as one of the "Who's Who of Infection Prevention" and in 2017 she was recognized as a Fellow of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (FAPIC) for her advanced practice in infection prevention and leadership within the field. She is currently an Infection Prevention Consultant with Commonwealth Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School. Maureen was previously the Director, Clinical Education at Accelerate Diagnostics; Corporate Director, Infection Prevention for Universal Health Services; Infection Control Director at New England Baptist Hospital and Director of the Infection Control Unit at Mass General Hospital. Maureen has presented numerous research abstracts and lectures at national conferences and published many peer reviewed articles on healthcare-associated infections. Internationally she has taught in Austria, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Taiwan, Malaysia, Vietnam, Philippines, France, Turkey, Argentina, Canada, New Zealand and South Korea. ​Eligible for 1 CE

Live Webinar: Thursday, November 13th, 2025 - 10:00-11:00(CST) Sterile processing professionals face increasing pressure to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and maintain the highest standards of patient safety. This webinar explores how wrap-free sterilization containers are designed to transform reprocessing workflows by addressing the limitations of traditional blue wrap. Attendees will learn how reusable rigid containers may enhance sterility assurance, streamline operations, and contribute to long-term cost savings and environmental sustainability. The session will also include an overview of container design, maintenance, and care aligned with AAMI ST79 standards to support safe and effective use in healthcare facilities. Learning Objectives: -Identify the challenges and environmental impact of traditional blue wrap sterilization. -Describe the design and functional advantages of reusable sterilization containers. -Explain how wrap-free containers are designed improve efficiency, cost savings, and sustainability. -Recognize the clinical and operational benefits for patients and healthcare facilities. -Apply best practices for cleaning and handling containers per ANSI/AAMI ST79 guidelines. Speaker: Carrie Armellino is a Marketing Manager at KARL STORZ North America, where she oversees marketing initiatives for cleaning and reprocessing products. With more than 15 years of experience in medical device marketing, Carrie brings a strong background in communicating complex topics with clarity and purpose. She holds a Master’s degree in Fine Art and is currently pursuing certification as a Certified Central Service Vendor Partner (CCSVP) through HSPA. Eligible for 1 CE

Live Webinar: Thursday, February 19th, 2026 - 10:00-11:00(CST) Join HSPA for a discussion with leading borescope program innovators as they share their journey of building and evolving successful programs. This session offers practical insights, proven strategies, and lessons learned to help you strengthen your own borescope initiatives. Learning Objectives: -Discover strategies for building a strong case to leadership for adding borescopes -Understand essential steps in creating an effective borescope workflow -Learn how to scale a borescope program and train your team for success -Explore ways to use borescope findings to drive meaningful departmental change Guest Speaker: Speaker’s Bio: Jenni Gibbs Live Webinar: Thursday, February 19th, 2026 - 10:00-11:00(CST) Join HSPA for a discussion with leading borescope program innovators as they share their journey of building and evolving successful programs. This session offers practical insights, proven strategies, and lessons learned to help you strengthen your own borescope initiatives. Learning Objectives: -Discover strategies for building a strong case to leadership for adding borescopes -Understand essential steps in creating an effective borescope workflow -Learn how to scale a borescope program and train your team for success -Explore ways to use borescope findings to drive meaningful departmental change Guest Speaker: Speaker’s Bio: Jenni Gibbs Gibbs is a Central Sterile Manager at Altru Hospital, where she oversees Sterile Processing, Central Supply and Endoscope Reprocessing for the organization. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of North Dakota and MBA with a certificate in Virtuous Leadership from the University of Mary. She is passionate about supporting and developing sterile processing technicians while providing excellent service to surgical and procedural service lines. Gibbs objective is to continuously improve quality outcomes for patients and operational performance. Gibbs is a mother of two, an artist, and volunteer for Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue. Frank Daniels Daniels, MSHA, MPH, is Associate Vice President of Sterilization and High-Level Disinfection (HLD) at Virginia Commonwealth University Health. In 2012, he centralized and founded the HLD program, leading the department to grow by more than 1,000%. In 2018, he earned TJC title of “Best Practice,” which he surpassed in 2019, earning the title of “Perfect Practice.” He now oversees all VCU Health HLD and SPD locations. Andrew Sundet Vice President of Clarus Medical’s Inspection division. I am passionate about helping implement tools that help increase patient safety. In 2017, I joined the Clarus Medical Inspection Team. My role at Clarus has me demonstrating product to customers, distributors and national sales teams. I specialize in integrating inspection tools into operational workflows, focusing on compliance, improving outcomes, and elevating standards of care. Over the past five years, I’ve been a featured speaker on borescope-related topics at major industry events, including the HSPA National Conference (2022–2025), AAMI Exchange (2024–2025), AORN National Conference (2024), and regional HSPA chapter meetings in MN and NY. Recognized as a borescope expert on leading podcasts such as HSPA, Beyond Clean and AAMI. Eligible for 1 CE

Live Webinar: Thursday, January 22nd, 2026 - 10:00-11:00(CST) An in-depth description of what every healthcare worker should know about steam sterilization is discussed in this presentation. Explanations and discussions of the necessary steps in monitoring, testing and quality control of sterilization processes is a highlighted focus during this educational offering. The second half of the presentation will discuss what is a ONE TRAY® and the impact that it could have on your delivery of patient care. Objectives: List the three essential conditions that must be met for an item to be considered sterile. Describe the types and applications of steam sterilization monitoring and testing devices. Discuss AAMI, FDA, CMS, and state regulatory guidance for steam sterilization processes. Speakers: Barbara Ann Harmer, MHA, BSN, RN VP of Clinical Services Innovative Sterilization Technologies, LLC Barbara Ann Harmer is the Vice President of Clinical Services at Innovative Sterilization Technologies, LLC. Barbara is a highly skilled, knowledgeable and visionary perioperative nursing leader with over 48 years of administrative and clinical management and internal and external consulting experience in both inpatient, outpatient and multi-campus healthcare facilities. She is the founder and President of MedAssist Consultants Inc., a highly respected and experienced consulting company for over 46 years. She has successfully provided medical and surgical consulting services to over 325 clients nationally and internationally. Barbara Ann ís record demonstrates increasingly challenging healthcare leadership positions. She is sought after as a speaker for local, regional and national symposiums and conventions. Ms. Harmer has been a member of AORN since 1977; she is an active member of four AAMI working committees, ST/WG 40 - Steam Sterilization hospital practices (ST79) and ST/WG 84 ñ Endoscope Reprocessing (ST91), ST/WG 17, Cleaning and Disinfection, and ST/WG 12 Instructions for Reusable Device Reprocessing. She has participated as a member of the Advisory Committee/WG 40 and assisted in the rework and redesign of ANSI/AAMI ST79: 2017 Comprehensive guide to steam sterilization and sterility assurance in health care facilities. Ms. Harmer has also worked on the development of the AAMI TIR 109, External transport of medical devices processed by health care facilities and AAMI TIR 99, Processing of dilators, transesophageal and ultrasound probes in health care facilities. Ms. Harmer is a past national president of the ophthalmic nursing organization, ASORN, Inc. She was a surveyor for AAAHC for twenty-four years and had conducted CMS surveys since the inception of deemed status surveys in 1996. She is a member of AORN, Inc., ASORN, Inc. and HSPA (formerly known as IAHCSMM). Eligible for 1 CE

Live Webinar: Thursday, December 4th, 2025 - 10:00-11:00(CST) As the field of robotic surgery accelerates, hospitals face the challenge of scaling their Sterile Processing Departments (SPD) to support increasingly complex and high-demand surgical programs. This comprehensive session will provide Sterile Processing Managers and Leaders with innovative strategies, forward-thinking planning frameworks, and collaboration models—empowering them to drive hospital growth through excellence in robotic surgery. Objectives: 1.Optimization of Sterile Processing Workflows: Discuss innovative strategies and technologies that Sterile Processing Managers are implementing to streamline workflows and improve efficiency in supporting robotic surgery demands. 2.Strategic Planning for Growth in Robotic Surgery: Discuss how Sterile Processing Leaders can develop and implement strategic plans to accommodate and support the anticipated growth in robotic surgery, including resource allocation, capacity building, and infrastructure expansion. 3.Fostering Interdepartmental Collaboration: Explore methods for enhancing communication and collaboration between the Sterile Processing Department and surgical teams to effectively support the expansion and success of robotic surgery programs. Speakers: Moderator: Marcy Duffy, CSFA, CST, CRCST, Genesis Reprocessing Product Marketing Manager, Intuitive •With over 8 years at Intuitive, I specialize in driving innovative solutions that enhance surgical and reprocessing workflows. Before that, I spent over 18 years working in OR and SPD environments across New York, gaining firsthand experience in frontline clinical operations. My work emphasizes Intuitive's commitment to streamlining programs, reprocessing, and enhancing communication to support our care teams Barry Bryant ST, CRCST, CIS, CHL, CER, Sterile Processing Manager, Northeast Georgia Medical Center •Barry L. Bryant brings over three decades of deep expertise in surgical services and sterile processing. His career spans 16 years as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), followed by roles as OR Materials Coordinator and a decade of honorable service in the U.S. Military. Barry has also contributed five years to the medical device industry, enriching his perspective on product safety and innovation. For the past 15 years, Barry has served as a Sterile Processing Department (SPD) Manager, demonstrating exceptional leadership in advancing patient safety and operational excellence. He holds multiple industry certifications and currently serves as Treasurer of the Georgia Sterile Processing Association (GSPA), a chapter of the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA). Barry’s dedication to the profession and commitment to continued learning make him a valued mentor and voice in the field. Jim Tyrell, CRST, Manager, Sterile Processing, Silver Cross •Jim Tyrell has continued to use process improvement strategies to constantly look for the best practices in his healthcare / Sterile Processing career spanning over three decades. The past 15 years Jim has served as the Sterile Processing Manager for Silver Cross hospital. In 2015, Silver Cross's Sterile Processing Department, led by Jim, was chosen as Healthcare Purchasing Magazine's SPD Department of the year. This honor was given to Silver Cross as one of over 3000 Sterile Processing Department's nationwide. Jim continues to look for innovative ways to create efficiencies within the Surgical/SPD environment often visiting other facilities in search of new/better processes with the end goal of creating a better staff working environment and thus better results for the patients he serves. Eligible for 1 CE