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Because Sterile Processing (SP) professionals are responsible for cleaning, decontaminating, sterilizing, and distributing medical and surgical instrumentation, they are among the most vital contributors to the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care. For more than 60 years, HSPA has been providing these professionals with the broadest available range of certification and continuing education offerings, along with the unsurpassed support that only a full-service membership organization can bring.

This commitment to advancing SP knowledge, skill sets and professionalism is why more than 48,000 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.

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Healthmark Offers New UnderGuard Dry™ Advanced in Moisture Management Product Line

Industry news

03 April 2024

Healthmark Offers New UnderGuard Dry™ Advanced in Moisture Management Product Line

Fraser, MI March 27, 2024 – Healthmark Industries has announced they are now offering UnderGuard™ Dry Advanced. They recently added it to their Sterilization product line. Specially designed for moisture wicking, the non-linting UnderGuard Dry Advanced helps to prevent tears in wraps, as well as to protect instruments internally. Read Press release here: Underguard Tray […]

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HSPA Announces Board of Director Election Results

Association News

29 March 2024

HSPA Announces Board of Director Election Results

Chicago, Ill., March 29, 2024 — The Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) is pleased to announce the election results for five Board of Director positions.   HSPA_Press Release

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Managing Immediate Use Steam Sterilization

Industry news

12 March 2024

Managing Immediate Use Steam Sterilization

Immediate use steam sterilization (IUSS, a standard steam sterilization cycle with little to no dry time) is considered safe for patient care when the processes recommended in Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) standards and AORN guidelines are followed. Read the complete article here: Klacik Article 2-24

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