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  • Disinfection in Healthcare: Pitfalls, Challenges and Getting it Right
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 02/20/2025 at 2:00 PM (EST)

    Reviews the impact of biofilms, what they are, how they form and how to address them with an emphasis on why disinfectants often fail despite the EPA registration.  How this impacts patient welfare and infection rates.  Look at multiple solutions some specific and some general.

    Hit the green "Register (Free!)" button to register yourself for this program!

    Objectives:

    - Explain how biofilms develop

    - Describe the function of persister cells

    - Explain how dry biofilms differ from traditional biofilms

    - Discuss the risk that dry biofilms pose in the hospital environment

    - Describe the best antibacterial chemistries to address biofilms

    Mark Hodgson

    Mark Hodgson has worked in healthcare and infection prevention for over 35 years, a chemist with a strong background in environmental microbiology and the impact of fomites on patients.  He has been a leader in developing programs driven by quality and sound scientific principles.  Mr. Hodgson has developed and presented training programs for clients and in house personnel, developed and implemented corporate policy including developing a team of peer reviewers. Mr. Hodgson has also been a regulatory liaison and provided litigation support and expert witness in the states of New York, New Jersey, Ohio and Florida. With broad-based knowledge of the disinfectant industry he has conducted outbreak investigations and risk assessments as well as prepared protocols for the control of Legionellosis, conducted research on Clostridum difficile outbreaks, and developed prevention programs.  Mr. Hodgson’s research and product development activities have included studies on vaporized hydrogen peroxide systems, accelerated hydrogen peroxide disinfectants, and sodium dichloro isocyanurate based disinfectants.

  • New Year, New Perspective: Examination of Instrument Cross Sections
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 01/16/2025 at 2:00 PM (EST)

    Ever wonder what a cross section of your instruments would look like? Ever wonder what the channel you are putting a brush down or flushing into is actually shaped like? This program will go over several types of instrumentation that have been dissected for your learning experience. Understanding the inner workings of the instrumentation can allow technicians to ensure they are brushing, flushing, and inspecting correctly. This visualization will provide enhanced education to enforce cleaning protocols and understand the ‘why’ behind what we do.

    1) Show and discuss cross sections of different instruments.

    2) Understand why brush size and selection matters with complex instrumentation through the demonstration of instrument cross sections. Demonstrations of the correct and incorrect size brushes with the cross sections will be shown.

    3) Expand the individual’s enhanced visual inspection skill set through the understanding of instrument design via cross section demonstrations. Develop techniques for placing or navigating borescopes and microscopes based on instrument design.

    Rebecca Peplau

    Clinical Education Specialist

    Healthmark, A Getinge company

    Rebecca Peplau began her career as a veterinary assistant, where she discovered her passion for surgical procedures and found her niche in reprocessing surgical instruments. After 11 years in veterinary medicine, she transitioned to sterile processing in human healthcare at a small community hospital, where she further honed her skills. She then explored opportunities at different facilities including Level-1 trauma hospitals, outpatient surgery centers, endoscopy units and smaller community hospitals. During this time, she took on roles such as Lead Technician, Manager, and Educator.  A graduate of Unity College with a B.S., she holds multiple certifications, including CRCST, CER, CHL, CSPDT, and LSSWB. Rebecca is a dedicated professional, recognized for her contributions as a published author in PROCESS Magazine and Healthcare Purchasing News. Her insights and expertise have garnered attention, leading to her being awarded Healthcare Purchasing News’s 40 Under 40. Rebecca is currently the President of the Northern New England Chapter of HSPA, covering Maine and New Hampshire.  She is an active member of several AAMI working groups and a former podcast host, having also appeared on additional industry podcasts to discuss hot topics and issues faced by the sterile processing community. She strives to advance sterile processing practices and sharing her knowledge and 20 years of experience with the next generation of professionals.

  • The Joint Commission: Infection Prevention and Control Standards - Challenges and Strategies for Success
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Speaker: Dr. Tiffany Wiksten November 2024

    This presentation aims to provide an overview of The Joint Commission’s updated Infection Control Standards, highlighting the most frequently cited non-compliant standards and elements of performance, clarifying the expectations of the Infection Control standards, and offering methods to identify the root cause of non-compliance, enabling healthcare providers to effectively implement necessary improvements to mitigate infection risks within their facilities.

    Objectives:

    •    Review updates to the Infection Control Standards
    •    Discuss the top Infection Control non-compliant standards
    •    Clarify the expectations of the Infection Control standards
    •    Provide examples for how to identify the root cause of non-compliance with the Infection Control Standards

  • Review of Basic Surgical Instruments
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Presenter: Kevin Anderson

    Presenter: Kevin Anderson

    7 Days of CE: 2024

    In this program, we dive into the world of basic surgical instruments. Sterile processing technicians play a crucial role in maintaining and understanding these tools to ensure their proper care and use across various departments.

    This session covers:

    • A brief history of surgical instruments
    • The types and uses of basic surgical tools 
    • How a solid understanding of these instruments helps provide quality service to all sterile processing customers

  • AAMI TIR99 and Practices for Processing Ultrasound Probes
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Presenter: John Whelan

    Presenter: John Whelan

    7 Days of CE: 2024

    In this session, we explore the essential best practices for processing endocavitary ultrasound (US) probes and transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) probes. While US probes may not be the most complex reusable medical devices, their widespread use in healthcare and varying staff training present unique challenges.

  • Detergents and Medical Device Cleaning – What You Need to Know
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Presenter: Ron Hunsucker

    Presenter: Ron Hunsucker

    7 Days of CE: 2024

    In this essential program, we highlight the critical role that detergents play in the cleaning of medical devices. While cleaning has been consistently identified as the most important step in medical device processing, detergents are often not regulated for efficacy.

  • All Wrapped Up
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Presenter: Malinda Elammari

    Presenter: Malinda Elammari

    7 Days of CE: 2024

    In this educational session, we explore the critical role that sterilization wraps play in patient safety. You'll learn how to identify the most common holes in wraps, understand the importance of proper wrapping technique, and watch a demonstration on the best practices for wrapping and handling throughout the use life process.

  • Insulation and Continuity Testing for Insulated Instruments & Cables
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Presenter: Cheron Rojo

    Presenter: Cheron Rojo

    7 Days of CE: 2024

    In this presentation, we dive into the critical topic of insulation and continuity testing for electrosurgical instrumentation and cables. With documented cases showing serious injuries and even deaths due to damaged insulation, it's more important than ever to understand these risks.

  • The History of Medical Device Reprocessing and Where We Are Going in the Future
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Presenter: Stephen Kovach

    Presenter: Stephen Kovach

    7 Days of CE: 2024

    In this 30-minute presentation, we explore the origins of medical device reprocessing, how the industry has evolved, and where it may be headed. This program is designed to give you insight into the historical and current practices of sterile processing and provide a glimpse of the future.

  • Nightmare on SPD Street
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Speaker: Malinda Elammari​ October 2024

    Speaker: Malinda Elammari

    Date: October 2024

    Summary: 

    This presentation will discuss current practices occurring nationwide in sterile processing departments that do not align with regulations and standards. We will discuss correct practices and ways to help ensure staff are adhering to those practices through education and quality aspects.

    Objectives:

    • Review observed areas of noncompliance in sterile processing.
    • Discuss the impact the lack of knowledge behind the why can have on patient safety.
    • Define ways to develop processes that define expectations.