Ask the Educator Podcast
Medical device processing is critically important to the safety of patients everywhere. This podcast from Healthmark Industries is about answering questions and sharing knowledge related to sterile processing, endoscopy, infection prevention, biomedical engineering, leadership, and products. Have a question you would like answered on the show? Send it to our email address asktheeducator@hmark.com.
June
10th
2021
57: Survey Readiness Series: All You Need to Know About Eyewash Stations
Stephen Kovach and host Kevin Anderson discuss all things related to eyewash stations in order to help listeners prepare for accreditation surveyors.
May
20th
2021
56: How Vested-Medical Priortizes Quality: Interview with Tracy Raymond
Vested-Medical is a unique third-party processing and logistics company based in the Chicago area. In this episode, Tracy Raymond shares how Vested-Medical provides a unique service for its customers with a focus on quality.
May
13th
2021
55: Measuring to Improve: Conversation with Jake McHugh
"What is measured gets improved," is a famous quote from Peter Drucker. This old quote is still very much relevant today and in the sterile processing industry. In this interview, Jake McHugh shares what he has been able to learn and accomplish with the data that his team tracks and trends in their department.
May
6th
2021
54: Getting to Know Marjorie Wall, Your Next IAHCSMM President-Elect
In this episode, host Kevin Anderson interviews Marjorie Wall, the new President-Elect of IAHACSMM. We get to know Marjorie and a little bit about her vision for the sterile processing industry.
April
29th
2021
53: Survey Readiness Series: Logs & Documentation
Cheron Rojo, Clinical Education Specialist shares some tips on how to get your logs and documentation ready for an accreditation surveyor.
April
22nd
2021
52: Going Mobile: A Year of Podcasts
In this episode, Stephen Kovach and host Kevin Anderson reflect on the need for sharing information and education differently due to the effects of the pandemic.
April
15th
2021
51: Survey Readiness Series: Making a First Impression
In this episode, Cheron Rojo, Clinical Education Specialist with Healthmark Industries shares some tips for making a positive first impression with accreditation surveyors. He shares both environmental and personnel-related opportunities to create this positive first impression. It's never too early to prepare for accreditation!
April
8th
2021
50: Unsung Heroes of SPD Series: Air Guns and PPE for Your Ears
In this episode, Stephen Kovach discusses two more unsung heroes of SPD, the instrument air gun and PPE for your ears.
April
1st
2021
49: Answering Common Peel Pouch Questions in Light of Sterilization Wrap Shortage
The shortage in sterilization blue wrap has led to an increase in demand for peel pouches and rigid sterilization containers. In this episode, Seth Hendee speaks to several of the common questions we hear regarding peel pouches.
March
25th
2021
48: Should Vendor Trays Be Condensed From Multiple Trays Down to Fewer Trays?
This question came in from a connection on social media. This is a great question that we don't discuss too often in the SPD industry. In this episode, Seth Hendee, Clinical Education Specialist with Healthmark Industries helps us to answer this question.
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