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Episode 127. Nightmare on SPD Street
On a dark and stormy night, possibly at a hospital in your hometown, there are terrible dangers waiting inside the basement. Improper cleaning, poor storage practices, and unsealed packages are just some of the nightmares that await inside a sterile processing department near you. The Packaging Princess, Malinda Elammari, has seen some of these bad practices and lived to tell the tale. Join us (if you dare) and learn about the horrors that await…
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Episode 126. Sterile Processing Technologist? Why We Need a New (More Accurate) Job Title
Переглядів 7914 днів тому
For years, sterile processing has been seen as an 'entry-level' position. But have we moved beyond that? In this episode, Kevin and Adam dive into the complex science and technology now driving the modern sterile processing department. They discuss why it’s time for the industry to recognize and re-evaluate the expertise of our sterile processing professionals. This episode is a call to action ...
Are You Inspecting Your Washer Disinfector Gasket? SPD Quick Tip
Переглядів 5321 день тому
In this quick 6-minute video, we delve into the critical aspect of washer disinfector gasket inspection in sterile processing. Properly maintaining gaskets is vital to ensure effective disinfection and to prevent contamination. Join us as we discuss what to look for during your inspections, including signs of wear such as warped, cracked, and wrinkled gaskets. We'll guide you through the inspec...
7 Days of CE | 7: Looking Down the Lumen: Enhanced Visual Inspection & Cleaning Verification Testing
Переглядів 153Місяць тому
LINK TO QUIZ: www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/ugc/story.php?title=7-days-of-ce-2024-looking-down-the-lumen-enhanced-visual-inspection-and-cleaning-verification-testingxd Welcome to the final day of our 7 Days of CE series! In this program, we explore the critical process of inspecting reusable medical devices, focusing on flexible endoscopes. We’ll review the current requirements and best practice...
7 Days of CE | 6: Review of Basic Surgical Instruments - 1.0 Hour CE Program
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LINK TO QUIZ: www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/ugc/story.php?title=7-days-of-ce-2024-review-basic-surgical-instrumentsew Welcome to Day 6 of our 7 Days of CE series! 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...
7 Days of CE | 5: AAMI TIR99 and Practices for Processing Ultrasound Probes - 1.0 Hour CE Program
Переглядів 131Місяць тому
LINK TO QUIZ: www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/ugc/story.php?title=7-days-of-ce-2024-aami-tir99-and-best-practices-for-processing-ultrasound-probes4t Welcome to Day 5 of our 7 Days of CE series! 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 reu...
Episode 125. Honoring Sterile Processing Technicians with HSPA President-Elect Arlene Bush
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Sterile Processing Technicians work tirelessly in a demanding role with minimal pay, benefits, and often without recognition, despite their crucial contributions to patient safety. In this episode of the Ask the Educator Podcast, we sit down with HSPA President-Elect Arlene Bush to discuss how we can better celebrate, appreciate, and support these essential healthcare professionals.
7 Days of CE | 4: Detergents and Medical Device Cleaning - You Need to Know - 1.0 Hour CE Program
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LINK TO QUIZ: www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/ugc/story.php?title=7-days-of-ce-2024-detergents-and-medical-device-cleaning-what-you-need-to-knowm2 Welcome to Day 4 of our 7 Days of CE series! 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 ...
7 Days of CE | 3: All Wrapped Up
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LINK TO QUIZ: www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/ugc/story.php?title=7-days-of-ce-2024-all-wrapped-upg2 7 Days of CE | Day 3: All Wrapped Up - 1.0 Hour CE Program Welcome to Day 3 of our 7 Days of CE series! 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 o...
7 Days of CE | 2: Insulation and Continuity Testing for Insulated Instruments & Cables
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LINK TO QUIZ: www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/ugc/story.php?title=7-days-of-ce-electrical-strays-insulation-and-continuity-testing-for-insulated-instruments-cables2c 7 Days of CE | Day 2: Electrical Strays - Insulation and Continuity Testing for Insulated Instruments & Cables Welcome to Day 2 of our 7 Days of CE series! In this presentation, we dive into the critical topic of insulation and contin...
7 Days of CE | 1: The History of Medical Device Reprocessing and Where We Are Going in the Future
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LINK TO QUIZ: www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/ugc/story.php?title=7-days-of-ce-2024-the-history-medical-device-reprocessing-and-where-we-are-going-in-future89 7 Days of CE | Day 1: The History of Medical Device Reprocessing and Where We Are Going in the Future - 1.0 Hour CE Program Welcome to Day 1 of our 7 Days of CE series! In this 30-minute presentation, we explore the origins of medical device...
Episode 124. Breaking the Cycle: Confronting Workplace Bullying in Healthcare with Katie Belski
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The healthcare environment is already a high-pressure space, with shifting priorities, emergent needs, and the demand for consistent excellence. But when workplace bullying enters the picture, it makes an already stressful situation even more difficult. In this episode, we sit down with Katie Belski, a seasoned healthcare professional with experience in Quality, Infection Prevention (IP), and S...
Removing Bone Cement on Surgical Instruments
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Removing Bone Cement on Surgical Instruments
Episode 123: Disposable Scopes: Reducing Infection Risks and Environmental Impact
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Episode 123: Disposable Scopes: Reducing Infection Risks and Environmental Impact
Episode 122. TIR99 for Processing Probes Dilators with Garland-Rhea Grisby
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Episode 122. TIR99 for Processing Probes Dilators with Garland-Rhea Grisby
Sterile Processing Quick Tip: Barcode Labeling for Surgical Instrument Trays
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Sterile Processing Quick Tip: Barcode Labeling for Surgical Instrument Trays
Episode 121. Enhancing Flexible Endoscope Reprocessing: The Role of Borescopes and AI
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Episode 121. Enhancing Flexible Endoscope Reprocessing: The Role of Borescopes and AI
Episode 120. Surgical Instrument Maintenance: Keeping Tools in the Open Position
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Episode 120. Surgical Instrument Maintenance: Keeping Tools in the Open Position
Episode 119. Spanish Speakers in Sterile Processing - Interview with Angie Holland
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Episode 119. Spanish Speakers in Sterile Processing - Interview with Angie Holland
Is too much foam in your medical automatic washer an issue?
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Is too much foam in your medical automatic washer an issue?
TOSI® Introduction & Tutorial
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TOSI® Introduction & Tutorial
Episode 118. Implementing Standards on the Go: Insights from a Traveling Leader
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Episode 118. Implementing Standards on the Go: Insights from a Traveling Leader
Which washer is performing correctly?
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Which washer is performing correctly?
QUICK TIP - Using ChannelCheck on lumened devices instead of flushing with water with Kevin Anderson
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QUICK TIP - Using ChannelCheck on lumened devices instead of flushing with water with Kevin Anderson
QUICK TIP - Maintaining the Effective Lumen Cleaning Function in your Ultrasonic Cleaner
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QUICK TIP - Maintaining the Effective Lumen Cleaning Function in your Ultrasonic Cleaner
Episode 117. Launching a New HSPA Chapter Insights and Tips from Leslie Kronstedt
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Episode 117. Launching a New HSPA Chapter Insights and Tips from Leslie Kronstedt
Episode 116. The Critical Role of Documentation with Andy Mikos
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Episode 116. The Critical Role of Documentation with Andy Mikos
Episode 115. Sterile Aware Awards An Interview with Charlie Webb
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Episode 115. Sterile Aware Awards An Interview with Charlie Webb
McGan Insulation Tester Tutorial
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McGan Insulation Tester Tutorial
Episode 114. The Critical Role of Borescopes in Sterile Processing with Cheron Rojo
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Episode 114. The Critical Role of Borescopes in Sterile Processing with Cheron Rojo

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  • @StephanieMercer-jm1gj
    @StephanieMercer-jm1gj День тому

    That was great! I learned a lot from that. Thank you !

  • @StephanieMercer-jm1gj
    @StephanieMercer-jm1gj День тому

    Very throughly explained. Much appreciated.

  • @tOnySi
    @tOnySi День тому

    ive witnessed this first hand from our offsite facility, then from a hospital itself. i didnt realize this happens everywhere.

  • @TrashyQuery
    @TrashyQuery 10 днів тому

    Very informative, thank you cowboy of clean!

    • @HealthmarkEducation
      @HealthmarkEducation 8 днів тому

      We are glad you found the video informative. If you have any questions or topics you’d like to see covered in future videos, feel free to let us know!

  • @TrashyQuery
    @TrashyQuery 10 днів тому

    Very informative, loved all the examples, and quick tips definitely got me thinking . Thank you sir

  • @StephanieMercer-jm1gj
    @StephanieMercer-jm1gj 18 днів тому

    I love that idea! I would be interested in being a part of that team when you put it together. I am also going to look into the job description and have it updated with testing equipment.

  • @wherethereswilltheresaway3297
    @wherethereswilltheresaway3297 18 днів тому

    I agree with 85-90% of what you are saying. My only concern is with an associates degree, colleges tend to require too many courses that have nothing to do with the actual career, raising the cost of the education for profit. I do, however, think there should be more tech schools available nationwide. There should also be a nationwide pay standard set to incetivize education. I started 6 months ago without a degree or certification, it is possible to learn on the job but I agree that there needs to be more focus on the job description and the "why" up front. I do tons of research before I start something (there are many resources thanks to channels like yours and Boston career institute) so that helped me pick up on things faster than many of the people I work with. Some have worked there for over a year and are asking me questions. For my evaluation, they only focused on faster processing of instruments over quality. My immediate supervisor tells me that stained instruments are inevitable and not to focus on removing all stains. Thank you for what you do on this channel!

    • @HealthmarkEducation
      @HealthmarkEducation 15 днів тому

      Thank you for listening and for sharing your perspective! You have valuable insights to share, especially with such fresh eyes to the industry. Keep up the great work and stay curious!

    • @pinkbunnyslippers5673
      @pinkbunnyslippers5673 15 днів тому

      There are some Surgical Tech programs that participants graduate with AA in Health Science. The program I proposed to my organization consisted of pre reqs. A&P, Microbiology, Med term, etc. Followed by the Penn Foster two-month program, 120-day clinical rotation, Certification, and finally a 120-day probation for graduation.

  • @DaniNew2spt
    @DaniNew2spt 19 днів тому

    This is such an interesting and awesome topic! Thank you! I just graduated from a 4months sterile processing program and did a 6 week 40 hours a week in a hospital. Sterile technician definitely do a lot. Some people think we are just washing dirty instruments but no. I was amazed by the people who work in the spd. I learned how to do decontaminate different surgical instruments and those heavy loaned instruments, learn how to operate the sterilizers and making sure the parameters are met and making sure the biologicals passed. And I also learned how to picked cases. And so much more!

    • @HealthmarkEducation
      @HealthmarkEducation 19 днів тому

      Thank you for checking it out and sharing your thoughts. Sterile processing is an amazing field!

  • @davek7675
    @davek7675 22 дні тому

    pot calling the ketle black.

  • @protector7886
    @protector7886 25 днів тому

    🎉

  • @adamokada1683
    @adamokada1683 26 днів тому

    Important for us to know! Thank you Kevin!

  • @adamokada1683
    @adamokada1683 Місяць тому

    Arlene Bush is so cool 😎

  • @adamokada1683
    @adamokada1683 Місяць тому

    Great job Mary Ann!

  • @StephanieMercer-jm1gj
    @StephanieMercer-jm1gj Місяць тому

    I appreciate you putting out this video as many people in SPD don’t understand how these instruments are used. As well, they may not comprehend how important each part of the instrument is and why they must be cared for properly.

  • @adamokada1683
    @adamokada1683 Місяць тому

    John Whelan is the absolute best!

  • @adamokada1683
    @adamokada1683 Місяць тому

    The basics are so important! Thank you Kevin!

  • @hollymilstead6216
    @hollymilstead6216 Місяць тому

    Very interesting!

    • @HealthmarkEducation
      @HealthmarkEducation Місяць тому

      Glad you found it interesting! Did anything stand out to you in particular?

    • @hollymilstead6216
      @hollymilstead6216 Місяць тому

      Yes actually! I was shocked to see how high the percentage of malfunctioning insulated equipment was failing standards.

    • @HealthmarkEducation
      @HealthmarkEducation Місяць тому

      @@hollymilstead6216 That is understandable for sure! Hopefully videos like these will help bring awareness to this important issue and remind frontline technicians to perform this life saving inspection each and every time. Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts!

  • @adamokada1683
    @adamokada1683 Місяць тому

    The Cowboy of Clean!

  • @StephanieMercer-jm1gj
    @StephanieMercer-jm1gj Місяць тому

    I loved your information and I enjoyed your sense of humor! 😆 Thank you for all that!

  • @adamokada1683
    @adamokada1683 Місяць тому

    The one and only Stephen Kovach

  • @adamokada1683
    @adamokada1683 Місяць тому

    Great job Malinda!

  • @adamokada1683
    @adamokada1683 Місяць тому

    Cheron is so good!

  • @jayantilaishom6943
    @jayantilaishom6943 Місяць тому

    Thanks mam

  • @pinkbunnyslippers5673
    @pinkbunnyslippers5673 Місяць тому

    UV inspection light... in addition to cement chunks lighting up, you'll see cement "dust" too. Osteotomes and Freers are sharp and not intended to be used as a cleaning device, don' t be that tech. There is Orthopedic and Dental Cement remover out there, check the IFU and see if they're compatible. Don't allow yourself to be placed in an unsafe condition to make up for the incompetence of the OR (lack of POUC)

  • @StephanieMercer-jm1gj
    @StephanieMercer-jm1gj Місяць тому

    I really like that separate container idea. Great info!

  • @StephanieMercer-jm1gj
    @StephanieMercer-jm1gj Місяць тому

    Thank you for all your content! I wish I would’ve known about you years ago…. better late than never!!

  • @jayne5300
    @jayne5300 Місяць тому

    How often test?

    • @HealthmarkEducation
      @HealthmarkEducation Місяць тому

      Thank you for your question! At this time, both AAMI ST91:2021 and the FDA recommend that each facility determine how often surveillance testing (culturing) is performed within their own policy and procedures.

  • @StephanieMercer-jm1gj
    @StephanieMercer-jm1gj Місяць тому

    Great information! What is your suggestion if the facility will not purchase those?

    • @HealthmarkEducation
      @HealthmarkEducation Місяць тому

      If you don't have decision making or purchasing authority in your facility, then you are limited in what you can do. You might try looking into the IFU of the instrument and find where it states to keep the instruments in the open position during the soaking and cleaning part of the process. Then share your findings with the department manager to support your request.

  • @adamokada1683
    @adamokada1683 Місяць тому

    Great insights from Katie Belski 😊

  • @gabbyhernandez7662
    @gabbyhernandez7662 Місяць тому

    Should both test be done on the ultrasonic? Soil removal and cavitation?

    • @HealthmarkEducation
      @HealthmarkEducation Місяць тому

      Great question! ANSI/AAMI ST79 recommends that we test our ultrasonic cleaner daily for cavitation. It also states that we should be monitoring "critical parameters" so we can evaluate the performance of our cleaning equipment. To answer your question, yes. SonoCheck is used to test specifically for cavitation. Soil removal tests like TOSI, tell you if multiple parameters like cavitation, detergent dosing, length of time of the cycle, and temperature of the water are all working together to remove surgical soils effectively. Hope that helps!

  • @jovalentdomingo5679
    @jovalentdomingo5679 Місяць тому

    its important to wipe down your area, keep your dept clean.

  • @StephanieMercer-jm1gj
    @StephanieMercer-jm1gj Місяць тому

    Such an interesting perspective. That was very interesting information. Thank you.

  • @protector7886
    @protector7886 Місяць тому

    I have an idea for a series of episodes. What if you walked through the process of being apart of an AAMI Work Group? How to join, what the different groups review, what the actual process of reviewing, commenting, voting, and other things of working on the actual document.

    • @HealthmarkEducation
      @HealthmarkEducation Місяць тому

      We love this idea! Thank you for sharing. We could certainly do something like this. Let us know if you would like to be a part of it!

    • @protector7886
      @protector7886 Місяць тому

      @@HealthmarkEducation absolutely I want to be apart of it 🙌

  • @StephanieMercer-jm1gj
    @StephanieMercer-jm1gj 2 місяці тому

    🙌🏼

  • @StephanieMercer-jm1gj
    @StephanieMercer-jm1gj 2 місяці тому

    Excellent info. Thanks

  • @StephanieMercer-jm1gj
    @StephanieMercer-jm1gj 2 місяці тому

    How does Joint Commission or ACHC expect to see open case being transported to decontamination?

    • @HealthmarkEducation
      @HealthmarkEducation Місяць тому

      Great question! Open case carts are permissible as long as soiled instrumentation is contained in a puncture resistant, leak proof on the sides and bottom container with a lid. This is an OSHA requirement.

    • @StephanieMercer-jm1gj
      @StephanieMercer-jm1gj Місяць тому

      @@HealthmarkEducation So minimally the instruments need to be put back into their rigid containers with their lids on and any other soiled random items (including soft goods/ loose trash) must be put puncture proof closed containers if being transported on an opened and uncovered casecart? As well, is any type of “Dirty” / “Biohazard “ signage required? As far as the units transporting their soiled to items to decontamination… are they expected to display a “dirty” / “biohazard” sticker / signage on their puncture proof containers?

  • @StephanieMercer-jm1gj
    @StephanieMercer-jm1gj 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for all great information :)

    • @HealthmarkEducation
      @HealthmarkEducation 2 місяці тому

      You're very welcome! We are glad you found the information helpful. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

  • @GenTAyc
    @GenTAyc 2 місяці тому

    ❤❤❤ so helpful thank you

  • @StephanieMercer-jm1gj
    @StephanieMercer-jm1gj 2 місяці тому

    We had almost the exact same scenario happened at my home facility.

  • @StephanieMercer-jm1gj
    @StephanieMercer-jm1gj 2 місяці тому

    Great visuals!

  • @StephanieMercer-jm1gj
    @StephanieMercer-jm1gj 2 місяці тому

    Is it written anywhere as to where the indicators should be placed? I noticed many people don’t know that information.

    • @HealthmarkEducation
      @HealthmarkEducation 2 місяці тому

      In ANSI/AAMI ST79:2017, it is recommended to place one or more internal CI in a package so that one of them is visible to the person opening the package, one of them is in an area that is considered least accessible to steam penetration, and in accordance with all applicable IFUs.

    • @StephanieMercer-jm1gj
      @StephanieMercer-jm1gj 2 місяці тому

      Thank you

  • @StephanieMercer-jm1gj
    @StephanieMercer-jm1gj 2 місяці тому

    You mentioned about not putting a load stamp on top of the BI cap. . Is it OK to write the load number with a sharpie on top of it?

  • @StephanieMercer-jm1gj
    @StephanieMercer-jm1gj 2 місяці тому

    You mentioned about not putting a load stamp on top of the BI cap. . Is it OK to write the load number with a sharpie on top of it?

    • @HealthmarkEducation
      @HealthmarkEducation 2 місяці тому

      We would recommend that you consult the manufacturer's IFU for the BI product you are using. Some of them have a spot to write the load number, and some may have it on the side.

  • @StephanieMercer-jm1gj
    @StephanieMercer-jm1gj 2 місяці тому

    Oh my that’s quite an example 😬😂 Great presentation and information

  • @StephanieMercer-jm1gj
    @StephanieMercer-jm1gj 2 місяці тому

    Oh my that’s quite an example 😬😂 Good info!

  • @StephanieMercer-jm1gj
    @StephanieMercer-jm1gj 2 місяці тому

    Again, great information.

  • @StephanieMercer-jm1gj
    @StephanieMercer-jm1gj 2 місяці тому

    I apologize if this was mentioned but are there more challenging spots on the washer shelves as far as placement of the tests ?

    • @HealthmarkEducation
      @HealthmarkEducation 2 місяці тому

      Yes, it would be more challenging to place tests by the corners of baskets and/or at the outer edges of the washer cart shelf out from under the spray arms. For the TOSI, we recommend that you place the test under the spray arms though as this is where your instruments should be loaded.

    • @StephanieMercer-jm1gj
      @StephanieMercer-jm1gj 2 місяці тому

      @@HealthmarkEducation Thank you

  • @StephanieMercer-jm1gj
    @StephanieMercer-jm1gj 2 місяці тому

    Great seminar!

  • @StephanieMercer-jm1gj
    @StephanieMercer-jm1gj 2 місяці тому

    The video won’t play all the way through

    • @HealthmarkEducation
      @HealthmarkEducation 2 місяці тому

      Are you still having trouble getting it to play all the way through?

  • @StephanieMercer-jm1gj
    @StephanieMercer-jm1gj 2 місяці тому

    When you refer to dilators… Do you mean something like the Maloney esophageal dilators?

    • @HealthmarkEducation
      @HealthmarkEducation 2 місяці тому

      Yes, that's correct.

    • @StephanieMercer-jm1gj
      @StephanieMercer-jm1gj 2 місяці тому

      @@HealthmarkEducation the facility that I am at is currently processing them via recert 😑 I wish they would steam sterilize them. Thank you .