CE Webinars

Thursday, January 18th 2PM ET with Cheron Rojo

Objectives:

• • Define and review specific IFUs for the process of lumen inspection.
  • Review recommendations and standards on inspection and how they relate to complex instrumentation/devices.
  • Review inferior issues found in various instrumentation/devices with the use of two types of cleaning verification.
  • Discuss what questions should be asked when implementing lumen inspection in a department.
  • Discuss and demonstrate some of the different types of lumen inspection tools out in the market today that will include A.I. software.

Thursday, December 14th 2PM ET with Nancy Chobin

Objectives:

• • Discuss ethics today and its impact on medical device processing.
  • Review a suggested Code of Ethics for device processing personnel.
  • Discuss specific ethical issues and how to resolve them.

Thursday, November 16th 2PM ET with Mary Ann Drosnock & John Whelan

Objectives:

• • Identify the four relevant standards bodies and professional societies that provide direction for endoscope processing.
  • Compare and crosswalk key content from each organization – as presented through the steps of processing.
  • Highlight quality control references for each standard/guideline.

Thursday, October 19th 2PM ET with Malinda Elammari

Objectives:

• • Provide a comprehensive breakdown of common sterilization methods.
  • Review components and processes for monitoring the sterilization process.
  • Demonstrate how to ascertain proper information from a sterilizer print out.
  • Describe quality aspects pertaining to sterilization.

Thursday, September 21st 2PM ET with Daniel Lightfoot

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Objectives:

• • Analyze research documenting patient outbreaks and infection risks related to improper ultrasound probe reprocessing.
  • Identify federal guidelines (FDA & CDC) and the Spaulding classification system that define the disinfection requirements for endocavitary and external ultrasound probes.
  • Describe the steps required for reprocessing ultrasound probes including cleaning, disinfection, storage and traceability.
  • Identify factors that are important in the implementation of a high level disinfection workflow at a healthcare facility.

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