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STERILE PROCESSING ORIENTATION PROGRAM

HSPA is pleased to announce the release of the Sterile Processing Orientation Program, a first-of-its-kind approach to new-employee training that supports existing hands-on learning.  This self-paced program uses engaging content and audio prompts for deeper learning as users progress through seven key modules.

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EDUCATOR DEVELOPMENT: WEBINAR SERIES

New for 2026, this webinar series was created to provide an advanced understanding of SP education. It will help guide educators, new and experienced, through SP challenges and provide tools that can be used to develop robust educational programs.

Offered July – December 2026

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SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS (SME)

HSPA is preparing for its 2027 test development cycle, and inviting certificants who want to help shape the future of our certification programs to apply. Each year, our Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) play a vital role in maintaining the quality, accuracy, and integrity of HSPA’s exams.  We are currently seeking SMEs to participate in several upcoming in-person workshops, to be held in early 2027 in Chicago, IL.

For more information on HSPA’s test development process and Q&A’s regarding becoming an SME, please visit out website HERE.

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CHL PILOT EXAMINATION OCTOBER 1-15, 2026

Applications for the pilot exam are available starting June 18th and due by September 15, 2026.

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TOWNHALL TUESDAY

Tuesday, August 25th, 2026.  Tune in monthly and join HSPA’s Certification Department to hear program updates, ask questions regarding your application requirements, and chat with department leadership. This month’s Town Hall will provide an overview of the upcoming Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) Pilot Exam, including eligibility requirements, the application process, important timelines, and what participants can expect throughout the pilot testing experience.

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INSTRUMENTAL TO PATIENT CARE

INSTRUMENTAL TO YOU!

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 68 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 nearly 61,000 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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Maintaining Device Integrity Requires Shared Responsibility & Accountability

Industry news

11 August 2026

Maintaining Device Integrity Requires Shared Responsibility & Accountability

By David Taylor, MSN, RN, CNOR In modern surgical practice, the integrity and functionality of surgical instruments are critical to patient safety and procedural success. While Sterile Processing (SP) professionals play a central role in ensuring the devices are clean, sterile and functional, the responsibility for these tools’ integrity must be shared across multiple stakeholders, […]

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Healthmark Introduces New AAMI Level 4 Decontamination Gown Purpose-Built for Sterile Processing Professionals

Industry news

16 June 2026

Healthmark Introduces New AAMI Level 4 Decontamination Gown Purpose-Built for Sterile Processing Professionals

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Healthmark Introduces New AAMI Level 4 Decontamination Gown Purpose-Built for Sterile Processing Professionals Comfort without compromise, protection designed specifically for the realities of sterile processing workflows Fraser, MI – June 12, 2026 — Healthmark, a Getinge company and leader in infection prevention solutions, announced the launch of its new AAMI Level 4 […]

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HSPA Awarded ANSI’s Stephen Crawford Workforce Development and Innovation Medal

Association News

11 June 2026

HSPA Awarded ANSI’s Stephen Crawford Workforce Development and Innovation Medal

HSPA is the proud recipient of ANSI’s 2026 Stephen Crawford Workforce Development and Innovation Medal. This distinction, part of the ANSI Leadership and Service Awards, honors an accredited credentialing body or an individual associated with an accredited certification body that has significantly impacted workforce development in the U.S.  Representatives from HSPA will attend the ANSI […]

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