CE Webinars

Thursday, August 17th 2PM ET with Kevin Anderson

Objectives:

• • Review the various functions of ultrasonic cleaners used for cleaning reusable medical devices
  • Review recommendations of ANSI/AAMI ST79 for the testing and verification of ultrasonic cleaners
  • Discuss action steps to verifying that your ultrasonic cleaner is effectively removing soils from lumened instruments

Thursday, July 20th 2PM ET with Michael Matthews

Objectives:

• • Discuss the role of the educator as a bridge between the complex theoretical world of research and the practical day to day of the front lines
  • Emphasize the importance of objective education materials from vendors
  • Describe opportunities for healthcare staff to work with multiple vendors to incorporate comprehensive education for departments

Thursday, June 15th 2PM ET with Healthmark Educators

Objectives:

• • Detail real world stories from our educators’ experience across the country to highlight common issues and problems
  • Guide facilities on how to avoid common mistakes and show best practice
  • Provide tangible steps for departmental and process improvement through continuing educational programs

Thursday, May 18th 2PM ET with Mary Ann Drosnock

Objectives:

• • Define what the current standards and guidelines state regarding culturing of flexible endoscopes.
  • List what type of testing methods are currently available for surveillance of flexible endoscopes.
  • Discuss what literature and facilities describe for the results of their surveillance programs.

Thursday, April 20th 2PM ET with Bradley Catalone

Objectives:

• • Identify different categories of detergents
  • Understand critical process parameters for detergent efficacy
  • Review the mechanism of action for detergents
  • Identify factors in selecting a detergent for the intended use

Thursday, March 16th 2PM ET with Seth Hendee

Objectives:

• • Discuss the importance of “why” in training and continuing education for SPD professionals.
  • Connect “why” to policy creation and critical thinking assessments within an SPD.
  • Discuss strategies for incorporating “why” into an SPDs training, continuing education, and everyday operations.

Thursday, February 16th 2PM ET with Jon Fish

Objectives:

• • Understand how to visually inspect endoscope for bioburden and damage to endoscope
  • How to properly perform a wet leak test to identify damage to the endoscope
  • Understand potential impact to patient if proper inspections are not performed

Thursday, January 19th 2PM ET with Cheron Rojo & Jill Holdsworth

Objectives:

• • Discuss the purpose of ANSI/AAMI PB70 and who is involved in the committee
  • Review the main sections of the PB70 document and how they apply to various user types
  • Discuss the recent revisions of ANSI/AAMI PB70 and how that effects our industry

Thursday, December 15th 2PM ET with Ralph Basile

Objectives:

• • Understand the key requirements for validating cleaning instructions in ST98
  • Discuss medical device designs that present the greatest challenge to cleaning and designing medical devices for cleanability
  • Highlight the expected improvements in cleaning and cleaning instructions as a result of ST98’s adoption

Thursday, November 17th 2PM ET with Alisha Loy

Objectives:

• • Describe prospective of the value Sterile Processing has for patients
  • Relate the work in Central Sterilization to patient care
  • Defend doing the right thing even in the face of adversity
  • Explain partnership with families not seen
  • Identify high level Quality & Lean Management concepts
  • Support the increase in confidence for Sterile Processing Team Members