A Conversation with Industry Experts: Planning a Department Inservice Program (Easier Said Than Done)

Includes a Live Web Event on 09/11/2025 at 11:00 AM (EDT)

Live Webinar: Thursday, September 11th, 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.

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