Stephen Kovach to Address SPD Issues at AORN Congress
Stephen Kovach, director of education at Healthmark Industries, will be among five speakers at a pre-conference workshop, SPD from the Ground Up to be held on Saturday March 24, 2012 at the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) annual Congress in New Orleans.
Kovach will address Quality Control, Monitoring the Cleaning Decontamination and Sterilization. He has more than 37 years of experience in the healthcare field and has held many positions including dialysis technician, cardiac catheterization technician, perfusionist, and various positions over the past 25 years in central sterile supply and distribution.
Kovach holds a bacherlor's degree from Central Michigan University, and is a member of IAHCSMM, AORN and many state central service organizations.
From the Derby to the Decontam Room: Leadership Lessons for Sterile Processing
April 27th 2025Elizabeth (Betty) Casey, MSN, RN, CNOR, CRCST, CHL, is the SVP of Operations and Chief Nursing Officer at Surgical Solutions in Overland, Kansas. This SPD leader reframes preparation, unpredictability, and teamwork by comparing surgical services to the Kentucky Derby to reenergize sterile processing professionals and inspire systemic change.
The Sterile Processing Conference Survival Guide: How to Make the Most of Your Next Event
March 25th 2025From expert speakers to cutting-edge tools, sterile processing conferences, like the 2025 HSPA Annual Conference and the SoCal SPA's Spring Conference, offer unmatched opportunities to grow your skills, expand your network, and strengthen your department's infection prevention game.
Redefining Material Compatibility in Sterilization: Insights From AAMI TIR17:2024
March 24th 2025AAMI TIR17:2024 provides updated, evidence-based guidance on material compatibility with sterilization modalities. It offers essential insights for medical device design and ensures safety without compromising functionality.
