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 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.