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.
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Episode 166. What I Wish I Knew When I Started in SPD | Sarah B. Cruz
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 those just starting their careers in Sterile Processing.
6 Aug 2026
Episode 165. The 3 T’s: Tools, Training, and Time
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 down the three T’s — Tools, Training, and Time — and how they can help uncover opportunities to improve endoscope reprocessing practices.
16 Jul 2026
Episode 164. What You Need to Know About ANSI/AAMI PB70
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, Cheron provides an introduction to ANSI/AAMI PB70, the standard that classifies and evaluates the performance of protective apparel and barrier materials used throughout healthcare.
During the conversation, Cheron explains the purpose and scope of the PB70 committee, highlights the key sections of the standard, and discusses how the 2022 revisions impact healthcare professionals. He also shares insights into ANSI/AAMI TIR11 and how it helps facilities interpret and implement PB70 guidance. Whether you're involved in sterile processing, infection prevention, or clinical operations, this episode offers a valuable preview of the concepts that will be explored in greater detail during the full webinar on August 20.
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