68 episodes
PROCESS THIS!, Podcast by HSPA IAHCSMM Sterile Processing
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4.6 • 50 Ratings
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In this podcast, aimed at sterile processing professionals, host and clinical educator, Jon Wood will feature in-depth interviews with industry professionals and experts whose messages will focus on specific processes that move listeners in their departments and within the profession. We will give an in-depth look at the physical and mental processes that stand as the essential base. Processes that are orchestrated by dedicated professionals to keep everything in forward motion toward positive patient outcomes.
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Process This! Episode 68: What to do About Explanted Medical Devices
In episode 68, HSPA clinical educator and host Jon Wood talks about all things explants. Wood explains the complications involved when handling explanted medical devices as well as who should be part of the interdisciplinary team to determine the proper procedures. Since guidelines are rare and vague, the need for developing a facility policy is also covered.
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Process This! Episode 67: The Hows and Whys of Leadership in Sterile Processing
In episode 67, HSPA clinical educator and host Jon Wood explores leadership topics in Sterile Processing. He encourages SP professionals’ to gain a better understanding of how and why leaders make certain decisions—and also how those decisions benefit the department. Additionally, Wood reviews leadership articles published in the May/June issue of PROCESS, including challenges SP professionals face when transitioning to leadership roles.
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Process This! Episode 66: Further Sterile Processing Issues in Mainstream Media
In episode 66, host and HSPA clinical educator Jon Wood continues his discussion of SP-related news stories that have made it into the mainstream media and the powerful ways SP professionals can learn from these issues. Two key topics include improperly cleaned, missing or incomplete instrument sets and the dangerous infection risks such incidents pose to patients.
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Process This! Episode 65: Issues in Sterile Processing That Have Gone Public
In episode 65, host and HSPA clinical educator Jon Wood discusses mainstream media, news stories related to Sterile Processing (SP), and the powerful ways SP professionals can learn from these issues. Two key topics addressed by Wood include water quality issues and the risks of electrothermal injuries (burns) from surgery instrumentation.
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Process This! Episode 64: Instructions for Use in Sterile Processing and Bass Boats
In episode 64, host and HSPA clinical educator Jon Wood cleverly compares and contrasts instructions for use (IFU) for sterile processing and bass boats and discusses how key information allows products to be used properly and as intended. He also stresses the importance of creating a process and procedure list for safety and continuity. Finally, he reviews IFU-related PROCESS articles from the May/June 2022 issue.
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Process This! Episode 63: Stepping Stones Into Sterile Processing
In episode 63, guests Sarah Cruz and Casey Czarnowski discuss entry-level pathways for a career in Sterile Processing (SP). The two will define “entry-level” and address preconceived notions or negative connotations associated with entry-level positions, as well as some of the expectations and career growth opportunities available for SP professionals.
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Customer Reviews
Fantastic!
Process This is a gem! No matter the episode, you’re guaranteed to walk away with a handful of golden nuggets - can’t recommend this show enough 🙌
Great information!
Thanks for helping to keep us informed about what’s going on not only with IAHCSMM but in the industry as well.
It was great to hear T. Thurmond speak about his experience with point of use. He is a great leader; I worked for him back in 2007.