About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of ongoing appreciation for Sterile Processing professionals and its impact on mental health and department culture.

In this episode, Adam is joined by Amy DeGraw, HSPA Clinical Educator, to discuss why recognizing Sterile Processing professionals shouldn’t be limited to one week a year. They explore how ongoing appreciation impacts mental health, strengthens department culture, and share practical ideas to help your SP team feel valued every day.

People in this episode

Host: Adam

Guest: Amy DeGraw

Topics covered

• Sterile Processing
• appreciation
• mental health
• department culture
• professional recognition

Keywords

• Sterile Processing
• appreciation
• recognition
• mental health
• department culture
• HSPA
• professional development

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: HSPA

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