Medical device processing is critically important to the safety of patients everywhere. This podcast from Healthmark Industries is about answering questions and sharing knowledge related to sterile processing, endoscopy, infection prevention, biomedical engineering, leadership, and products. Have a question you would like answered on the show? Send it to our email address asktheeducator@hmark.com. https://www.hmark.com
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Ask the Educator is hosted by Healthmark. The show has published 162 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Episode 166. What I Wish I Knew When I Started in SPD | Sarah B. Cruz" (15 October 2026, 16 minutes), "Episode 165. The 3 T’s: Tools, Training, and Time" (6 August 2026, 20 minutes), and "Episode 164. What You Need to Know About ANSI/AAMI PB70" (16 July 2026, 14 minutes).
Ask the Educator publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 22 minutes across 162 episodes.
Booking probability for Ask the Educator is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Ask the Educator requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Ask the Educator's contact route on record: verified email.
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Healthmark hosts Ask the Educator, an education show with 162 episodes published.
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Episode #166
Happy Sterile Processing Week 2026! In this episode, we sit down with Sterile Processing Manager and HSPA President-Elect Sarah B. Cruz to talk about her journey into the industry, lessons she’s learned along the way...
Episode #165
When it comes to endoscope processing, the same challenges seem to appear again and again. So, how can teams identify where things may be going wrong? In this episode, we revisit Healthmark’s July webinar with Michael...
Episode #164
Kevin Anderson welcomes Cheron Rojo to the studio for a discussion on personal protective equipment (PPE) and the important role protective barrier materials play in healthcare settings. As a preview of his upcoming...
Episode #163
Have you ever wondered how research studies get started—or thought about investigating a challenge in your own sterile processing department? In this episode, Adam talks with Healthmark's Abby Smart about the...
Episode #162
Kevin and Adam take a closer look at Healthmark's new AAMI Level 4 Decontamination Gown—and they're not just talking about it, they're wearing it too! The AAMI Level 4 Decontamination Gown is a full coverage gown...
Episode #161
<p>Are you thinking about the next step in your sterile processing career? In this episode, Kevin and Adam discuss their own experiences with career development and share practical ways to grow professionally through...
Episode #160
<p>Starting a business is never easy, especially in the specialized world of sterile processing and medical device reprocessing. In this episode, we talk with Nicole Simon of Simon Sterilization Solutions about her...
Episode #159
<p>Sterile processing inspection is critical to ensuring patient safety—and small issues can easily be missed without the right approach.</p> <p>Healthmark’s Cheron Rojo dives into key findings from recent studies on...
Episode #158
<p>In this episode, we explore a real challenge facing many endoscopy departments: how do you properly store a 6½-foot enteroscope in a 6-foot cabinet?</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Join Mary Ann Drosnock, PhD as she explains...
Episode #157
<p>Have questions about endoscope reprocessing? Kevin and Adam sit down with Dr. Mary Ann Drosnock and Dyan Darga, our endoscopy experts, to answer the hottest endo questions and discuss the latest trends in endoscope...
Episode #156
<p>Cheron Rojo has found some interesting data on our light guide cables; essential pieces for viewing a surgical site during laparoscopic procedures; and the data isn’t good. In this episode, you’ll learn what...
Episode #155
<p>Legendary sterile processing educator Stephen Kovach is learning something new in retirement—artificial intelligence. In this episode, we talk with Steve about his new AI passion project and how AI can be used to...
Episode #154
<p>What is a competency? Why do we need them? And how do we get started creating them? For new leaders in sterile processing, these are some of the most important questions to ask. Competency development is a required...
Episode #153
<p>Can something as small as lint affect patient safety in the operating room? In this episode, Dr. Wava Truscott shares her detailed research on lint and its role in the perioperative process. We’ll explore how dust...
Episode #152
<p>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...
Episode #151
<p>In this episode, Kevin and Adam sit down with Healthmark’s own Ralph Basile to discuss how he got his start in the family business, what it’s like working alongside his brothers, and where his passion for standards...
Episode #150
<p>We’ve hit 150 episodes! 🎉 In this special milestone edition of Ask the Educator, we’re celebrating by answering your most frequently asked questions — the ones we’ve heard in our inbox, at conferences, and...
Episode #149
<p>What are the latest trends and changes in flexible endoscope processing, and what is the most recent research and data telling us? In this episode, we’ll catch up with Dr. Mary Ann Drosnock to recap her September...
Episode #148
<p>If you’ve ever wondered how to break into the field of sterile processing, this episode is for you! We’ll share how we each got our start in the industry, offer practical tips for getting your foot in the door, and...
Episode #147
<p>Behind every surgical tool lies a story—and sometimes, the impact is deeply personal. In this episode, we sit down with our own Cheron Rojo as he shares how insulation testing touched his life and family in a...
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