HSPA

From June 22-July 12, 2021, members of the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM) cast their votes regarding the proposed name change from IAHCSMM to the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA), with a tagline of “Professionals Instrumental to Patient Safety.”

Health care organizations – and the departments that comprise them – don’t become successful through a single idea or individual effort. Instead, optimal results come from a collective effort of a team, with all members working toward a common goal.

The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) – along with all organizations and members of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Quality Assurance in Endoscopy and Standards of Practice committees – have updated the “Multisociety Guideline on Reprocessing Flexible GI Endoscopes and Accessories.” This article highlights some of the key changes.

Sterile processing leaders who build successful, empowered, team-based departments will see long-term positive benefits that will directly impact the department, its customers and the health care organization as a whole.

The International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM) announced the election results for four board of director positions.