To help advance patient safety, the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) created the HSPA Foundation, the Association's 501(c)(3) philanthropic organization. The HSPA Foundation's primary mission is to provide valuable education and support to Sterile Processing professionals through educational initiatives, research, scholarships, professional development grants, and awards.
In 2019, the IAHCSMM Foundation (now, HSPA Foundation) provided five scholarships for each of the following exams and study materials:
Completed applications were due by 12 p.m. CST on August 30, 2019. Recipients must take the exam prior to October 1, 2020.
Additional information on certification requirements, policies and procedures is available in the IAHCSMM Handbook and at myhspa.org/certification. For further assistance, contact HSPA at 312.440.0078 or foundation@myhspa.org.
This commitment to advancing Sterile Processing (SP) knowledge, skill sets and professionalism is why over 40,000 members and certification holders rely on HSPA to keep them sharp, focused and abreast of the very latest standards, best practices and technological advancements impacting the SP profession.