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Ask the Educator

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  • Episode 166. What I Wish I Knew When I Started in SPD | Sarah B. Cruz

    October 15, 2026 · 16 min

    Happy Sterile Processing Week 2026! 🎉 In this episode, we sit down with Sterile Processing Manager and HSPA President-Elect Sarah B. Cruz to talk about her journey into the industry, lessons she’s learned along the way, and advice for…

  • Episode 165. The 3 T’s: Tools, Training, and Time

    August 6, 2026 · 20 min

    When it comes to endoscope processing, the same challenges seem to appear again and again. So, how can teams identify where things may be going wrong? In this episode, we revisit Healthmark’s July webinar with Michael Matthews and break…

  • Episode 164. What You Need to Know About ANSI/AAMI PB70

    July 16, 2026 · 14 min

    Kevin Anderson welcomes Cheron Rojo to the studio for a discussion on personal protective equipment (PPE) and the important role protective barrier materials play in healthcare settings. As a preview of his upcoming August CE webinar…

  • Episode 163. How to Conduct a Research Study in Sterile Processing

    July 2, 2026 · 13 min

    Have you ever wondered how research studies get started—or thought about investigating a challenge in your own sterile processing department? In this episode, Adam talks with Healthmark's Abby Smart about the fundamentals of research. They…

  • Episode 162. A Closer Look at the New AAMI Level 4 Decontamination Gown

    June 18, 2026 · 7 min

    Kevin and Adam take a closer look at Healthmark's new AAMI Level 4 Decontamination Gown—and they're not just talking about it, they're wearing it too! The AAMI Level 4 Decontamination Gown is a full coverage gown designed specifically…

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  • Episode 161. Career Development in Sterile Processing

    May 7, 2026 · 32 min

    Are you thinking about the next step in your sterile processing career? In this episode, Kevin and Adam discuss their own experiences with career development and share practical ways to grow professionally through strategic planning…

  • Episode 160. Starting a Business in Sterile Processing

    April 16, 2026 · 17 min

    Starting a business is never easy, especially in the specialized world of sterile processing and medical device reprocessing. In this episode, we talk with Nicole Simon of Simon Sterilization Solutions about her journey launching a new…

  • Episode 159. How to Inspect Shavers, Rigid Endoscopes & Light Cables

    April 9, 2026 · 16 min

    Sterile processing inspection is critical to ensuring patient safety—and small issues can easily be missed without the right approach. Healthmark’s Cheron Rojo dives into key findings from recent studies on the inspection of shavers…

  • Episode 158. How Do You Store Long Enteroscopes? Endoscopy Reprocessing Tips

    March 12, 2026 · 29 min

    In this episode, we explore a real challenge facing many endoscopy departments: how do you properly store a 6½-foot enteroscope in a 6-foot cabinet? Join Mary Ann Drosnock, PhD as she explains what enteroscopes are, the unique challenges…

  • Episode 157. Endoscopy Experts Answer Your Top Reprocessing Questions

    February 26, 2026 · 26 min

    Have questions about endoscope reprocessing? Kevin and Adam sit down with Dr. Mary Ann Drosnock and Dyan Darga, our endoscopy experts, to answer the hottest endo questions and discuss the latest trends in endoscope reprocessing. Perfect…

  • Episode 156. Light Guide Cables – Do they Work and Why it Matters

    February 12, 2026 · 20 min

    Cheron Rojo has found some interesting data on our light guide cables; essential pieces for viewing a surgical site during laparoscopic procedures; and the data isn’t good.  In this episode, you’ll learn what percentage of light guide…

  • 155. Using AI to Solve Sterile Processing Problems

    January 22, 2026 · 54 min

    Legendary sterile processing educator Stephen Kovach is learning something new in retirement—artificial intelligence. In this episode, we talk with Steve about his new AI passion project and how AI can be used to simplify data reporting…

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About the show

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. https://www.hmark.com