HeyJaredPROCESS THIS!, a Podcast by HSPA
An in-depth look at the processes that stand as the essential base for the sterile processing industry.
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Aligning Instrument Inventory and Demand (opens the original)
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Change defines the world of the Sterile Processing department (SPD). Day-to-day changes in the surgical schedule—shifting procedures, add-ons, emergency cases, and Operating Room (OR) requests—can stress the department by having not enough inventory one day and far too much the next. In episode 159, host Casey Czarnowski speaks with Tory Teakell and Jake Byerly of Medline about nuances and opportunities in managing instrument inventory. Teakell and Byerly share strategies to align instrument inv
All About Rigid Containers (opens the original)
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With rigid container systems, it is important to differentiate between durable and indestructible. Rigid container systems are FDA-regulated medical devices and need to be properly cared for to ensure a long and useful life. In episode 158, host Casey Czarnowski speaks with Alexander Miseirvitch of Aesculap about rigid container use and maintenance. Miseirvitch emphasizes the container’s role in the sterile barrier system. He reviews the advantages of rigid containers and times when they might n
Manufacturer Validation of Cleaning Processes (opens the original)
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How surgical devices are cleaned and decontaminated determines the efficacy of the sterilization process. For this to be effective, each item must be cleaned according to its instructions for use (IFU). But, how do manufacturers validate cleaning processes for their instruments? In episode 157, host Casey Czarnowski speaks with Dr. William Levia of Medtronic about the manufacturer validation process. Dr. Levia describes the many detailed steps that manufacturers must go through to test cleaning
Fighting Bacteria, Fungi and Viruses (opens the original)
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Bacteria, fungi and viruses are the three primary types of microorganisms that Sterile Processing departments (SPDs) battle every day. But what exactly are these infectious agents, how do they spread, and what mechanisms are available to kill them? In episode 156, host Casey Czarnowski speaks with Larry Talapa of Solventum about the trio of microorganisms. Talapa explains the nature and pathology of each, including the spore formation process. He shares examples of bacteria, fungi and viruses th
Mobile Instrument Repair (opens the original)
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Keeping surgical instruments functioning properly and extending their useful life does not happen by accident. It requires focused effort from everyone who uses, handles and cares for the devices, including Sterile Processing (SP) teams. In episode 155, host Casey Czarnowski speaks with Jake McHugh and Jeremy Barnell of Agiliti about the instrument repair process. The guests explain the advantages and limitations of the instrument repair truck, discussing what on-site repairs are possible and en
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