Blog - The SPD Network

January 3, 2023

Steps on how to obtain a CSPDT certification

The Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) certification recognizes the competence and skill of sterile processing

September 5, 2019

Recap It’s been 3 years since the original IAHCSMM vs CBSPD post and a lot has changed in that time. This time around we will delve deeper than

February 7, 2019

What is Biofilm? What is biofilm? This is a term that is commonly used in sterile processing and more specifically in flexible endoscope

January 16, 2019

Flexible endoscopes are complex medical devices used to visualize the inside of various body cavities. Since the humble beginning of the endoscope,

October 16, 2018

Healthcare's Best Kept Secret It is estimated that there are more than 50 million surgical and non-surgical procedures performed in the United States

February 23, 2018

Interested in Sterile Processing? Sterile processing is a rewarding career with lots of advancement opportunities. The core job responsibilities

August 6, 2016

Notifying SPD of patient disease It’s a busy day in the sterile processing department, the racks are full and the workload seems to be never-ending.

March 20, 2016

Healthcare Associated Infections (HAI's) are known to be the most common hospital care complication in the United States. Statistics show that it

February 8, 2016

Advancing in sterile processing Sterile processing is considered an entry-level position at many facilities. Well, hospitals may see the position as