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Recent articlesHSPA Announces Board of Director Election Results
April 8, 2022
Chicago, Ill., — The Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) is pleased to announce the election results for five Board of Director
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HSPA Announces 2022 Award Recipients
March 14, 2022
The Healthcare Sterile Processing Association’s (HSPA’s) annual awards program honors Sterile Processing (SP) professionals who demonstrate exceptional leadership, dedication
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AAMI Releases Updated ST91 for Endoscope Cleaning, Patient Safety
March 3, 2022
On March 3, 2022, the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) announced that after seven years, its standard for cleaning
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TJC ‘Quick Safety’ Report Targets Safe Reuse of Surgical Instruments
March 1, 2022
For organizations performing reprocessing, ensuring that instruments and devices are reusable (and in good condition, with the ability to be
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Case Study: Holes in Wraps—Data-Driven Approach to Reducing Quality Events
February 15, 2022
Compromised packaging can hamper operational efficiencies in surgical services departments—causing procedure cancellations or delays,
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Techniques to Maximize the Benefits of Sterilization Containers
February 1, 2022
Sterilization containers provide a barrier to microorganisms, protect instruments from damage, and eliminate torn wrappers—but these benefits can
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Quality Monitoring for Decontamination
November 23, 2021
The foundation of sterilization is effective cleaning. How can Sterile Processing (SP) professionals ensure that the mechanical cleaning equipment being used is producing
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New Research Suggests Medical Instrument Processing Personnel May Be Exposed to Tissue, Blood, and Patient Fluids Despite the Use of Personal Protective Equipment
December 2, 2021
Findings from first
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Remembering Our Veterans This November 11
November 8, 2021
Veterans Day, November 11, marks the official anniversary of the end of World War I. It honors the heroes of that tragic struggle and can lend itself to a rededication
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IAHCSMM Hires Federal Lobbyist to Secure Hazard Pay for Sterile Processors
October 13, 2021
The International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM) has joined forces with the Association of
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IAHCSMM Announces 2021 Award Recipients
August 18, 2021
IAHCSMM’s annual awards program honors Sterile Processing (SP) professionals who demonstrate exceptional leadership, dedication and service in the SP discipline. We
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Article Addresses Verbiage Shift from Point-of-Use 'Cleaning' to 'Treatment'
August 4, 2021
Confused by what's needed to prepare instruments safely and successfully for transport to the decontamination area after a surgical
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