Process THIS! Episode 139: Sterile Processing Certification Legislation Update

About this episode

In this episode, the host discusses the successful legislative efforts for Sterile Processing certification in Minnesota with key guests from HSPA and MNSPA.

HSPA is a vigorous advocate for Sterile Processing (SP) professionals and patients in state legislatures across the country. This initiative is spearheaded by the HSPA Advocacy Team, working hand-in-hand with HSPA Chapters. The team formulates legislative and regulatory strategies for educating state-elected officials on the critical role of SP professionals, and our hard work is paying off! In episode 139, host Casey Czarnowski speaks with Josephine Colacci, HSPA’s Director of Government Affairs, along with Lori Ferrer and Matt Thell of the Minnesota Sterile Processing Association (MNSPA) about the successful legislative effort in Minnesota. The guests discuss the experience of working with HSPA on passing certification legislation, reasons and strategies for pursuing this legislation, and upcoming initiatives nationwide. To learn more, listen in and visit the HSPA Advocacy page. Link: https://myhspa.org/about/advocacy Our Guests: Lori Ferrer Lori Ferrer, BS, CST, CRCST, is retired after a healthcare career spanning over 46 years. Ferrer was Director of the System Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) at M Health Fairview in Minneapolis, which was honored by Healthcare…

People in this episode

Host: Casey Czarnowski

Guests: Josephine Colacci, Lori Ferrer, Matt Thell

Topics covered

• Sterile Processing
• Certification Legislation
• Advocacy
• Healthcare
• State Legislation

Keywords

• Sterile Processing
• Certification
• Legislation
• Advocacy
• Healthcare Professionals
• Minnesota
• HSPA

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: HSPA, Minnesota Sterile Processing Association, M Health Fairview, Healthcare Purchasing News, 3M/IAHCSMM, Western Wisconsin Sterile Processing Professionals

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