CE Webinars

Thursday, November 21st 2PM ET with Dr. Tiffany Wiksten

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

NEW DATE! Thursday, October 24th 2PM ET with Malinda Elammari

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.

Thursday, September 26th 2PM ET with Aimee Space and Dr. Marjorie Wall

Objectives:

• • Describe The 5 Moments of Need framework and how it relates to Sterile Processing.
  • Discuss how the framework (“New” and “More”) can be applied to improve Sterile Processing onboarding.
  • Discover how to best support the team in the “Apply” moment and beyond.

Thursday, August 22nd 2PM ET with Garland-Rhea Grisby

Objectives:

• • Understanding what a Technical Information Report (TIR) is/is not.
  • Understand the key principles and recommendations outlined in AAMI TIR99 for processing probes and dilators.
  • Learn how to implement quality control measures, appropriate documentation practices and traceability, to ensure the integrity and effectiveness of processing probes and dilators.
  • Learn the steps necessary for cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of probes and dilators

Thursday, July 18th 2PM ET with Harry Oussoren

Objectives:

• • Giving options to improve your practice
  • Why you should improve your practice
  • How borescoping can help you to improve your practice

Thursday, June 13th 2PM ET with Stephen Kovach

Objectives:

• • Discuss the reason why various medical devices must be in the open position for cleaning and sterilization
  • Understand the impact of not following this fundamental step on patient outcomes
  • Provide solutions

Thursday, May 16th 2PM ET with Kevin Anderson

Objectives:

• • Define and understand the role of the quality of water used in Sterile Processing, especially as it relates to hardness, temperature, and pH. of water that must be used in the cleaning process.
  • Review the standards, professional society guidelines and IFUs that prescribe the quality.
  • Understand how poor water can contribute to poor outcomes in patients.

Thursday, April 11th 2PM ET with Timothy Hurtado & Tori Ruiz

Objectives:

• • Understand the core principles and significance of leadership in sterile processing, emphasizing vision-setting, motivation, and accountability to establish a strong leadership foundation.
  • Explore the leadership role in ensuring sterile processing teams adhere to industry standards and regulatory guidelines, with a focus on consequences for non-compliance and strategies for maintaining compliance.
  • Examine how effective leadership contributes to personnel development, facility design, workflow efficiency, and technology integration to enhance overall operational effectiveness.
  • Address the importance of leadership in fostering a positive workplace culture, promoting ongoing education and career advancement, and implementing strategies for staff retention and engagement within the sterile processing unit.

Thursday, March 21st 2PM ET with Andrew Mikos

Objectives:

• • Understanding how & why steam is used​
  • Learn about the different types of sterilizer cycles​
  • Discuss sterilization parameters​
  • Dissecting load release criteria

Thursday, February 15th 2PM ET with K.C. Van Voorhies & Paul Melter

Objectives:

• • Learn about AI powered scope inspections
  • How more information provided to processing teams impacts endoscope health and readiness
  • Meet compliance standards with AI powered inspections