Ask the Educator Podcast

Do you ever wonder what consultants see when they go into hospitals across the country? Well, we can tell you from experience that it's not always pretty. In this episode, Kevin Anderson is on the other side of the microphone for the first time as a guest, along with fellow educators, Malinda Elammari & Seth Hendee, as they recount their recent Healthmark webinar entitled "Horror Stories from the Field". Learn what mistakes hospitals are consistently making, and what tools and strategies you can use to avoid those mistakes!

In this episode, Kevin & Adam speak with Cheron Rojo, who will be recapping his most recent International Webinar presentation on insulation testing. Learn how Cheron's personal story inspired his research and what the data tells us about whether sterile processing professionals are following the standards on insulation testing!

In this episode of the Ask The Educator Podcast, we interview Etay Gafni about Layerjot's new project: the Surgical Instrument Database, or S.I.D. for short. What is SID? How can Sterile Processing Technicians utilize it to identify our surgical instrumentation? Don't miss this episode about an exciting emerging technology that you can start using immediately in your own department! For more information about SID, or to start using the database, go to: https://www.layerjot.com/

Malinda Elammari and Kevin Anderson continue their discussion on common peel pouch problems that are found in SPD departments.

Malinda Elammari and host, Kevin Anderson discuss peel pouches and common issues with their seals.

Adam Okada, Seth Hendee, and Kevin Anderson all discuss the need for training and documented competency for IFUs. Many departments now have access to IFU database software. However, it is common for users to struggle to find the IFU and/or the information they need within the IFU.

In this interview, Adam Okada and Kevin Anderson discuss the trouble with wet packs. What are some common errors made when troubleshooting wet packs and what are some resources to consider when tackling this frustrating problem in sterile processing? Find out in this episode of Ask the Educator.

Stephen Kovach and host Kevin Anderson discuss the current state of sterile processing in the dental industry.

Sarah B. Cruz is the guest educator on this episode and shares with us why and how mentorship may be an important step in your professional development.

Instructions for use (IFUs) can range from too simple to too cumbersome. But they can also be your key to higher quality in sterile processing. Check out this episode featuring CPD Guy, Stephen Kovach, and his thoughts on IFUs.