Sterile Processing (SP) professionals are uniquely positioned to thrive in Infection Prevention (IP), but making the career leap can feel overwhelming. In this webinar, Garrett Hollembeak explores how SP professionals can transition into IP roles by building on their existing expertise, leveraging certification pathways and aligning with infection prevention goals. As the complexity of medical device reprocessing increases and the margin for error decreases, infection preventionists with frontline sterile processing experience are necessary to patient safety. Tune in to learn how to prepare for a career in IP, address the unique challenges of this transition, and make a compelling case for why SP professionals are not only qualified but essential to this evolving field.

Guest Speaker: 

Garrett Hollembeak is an experienced infection preventionist with a background in sterile processing, regulatory compliance and epidemiology. He currently serves as a System Infection Preventionist – Medical Device Reprocessing at Bon Secours Mercy Health. Prior to this role, Hollembeak worked for Cincinnati Children's Hospital's Sterile Processing department, where he gained frontline experience as a technician, instrument coordinator and department manager. He holds certifications in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) and medical device reprocessing (CRCST, CIS, CER, CHL). Hollembeak is an educator, frequent speaker and content creator with a mission to bridge the gap between sterile processing and infection prevention.