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03/14/2026

Happy Pi Day! 🥧
Sterile processing is like a pie, made up of many important pieces.
Cleaning. Verification. Inspection. Sterilization.

When it comes to patient safety, every slice matters.

03/12/2026

How do you store a 6½-foot enteroscope in a 6-foot cabinet? 🤔

Join Mary Ann Drosnock, PhD, as she explains what enteroscopes are, why they require special consideration, and what manufacturer guidance recommends for best practice.

If you work in or , this conversation offers practical insights to help maintain compliance and protect patient safety.

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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?Join Mary...

03/06/2026

OR Nurses — how confident are you in your insulation inspection process?

Insulation failure in electrosurgical instruments is a hidden risk in minimally invasive surgery. And the data may surprise you:

• 54% of insulated instruments failed inspection across 49 facilities
• 42% of nurses report experiencing insulation failure during their careers

Understand the risk, improve testing practices, and help protect your patients.

Access the Full Guide: https://ortoday.com/what-every-or-nurse-should-know-insulation-failure-in-minimally-invasive-surgery/

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If you are an OR nurse committed to patient safety, this PDF breaks down a hidden but significant risk in minimally invasive surgery: insulation failure in electrosurgical instruments.

03/04/2026

🗓️ Save the Date – March 12! Shaver handpieces, rigid endoscopes, and light cables are critical surgical devices, essential for patient safety and smooth OR performance.

Join Cheron Rojo for an insightful webinar on inspection and functionality testing to ensure device performance, patient safety, and compliance.

Don't miss out! Register here: https://academy.hmark.com/products/device-integrity-matters-inspection-functionality-testing-of-shaver-handpieces-rigid-endoscopes-light-cables-2

03/04/2026

Ensure your are clearly identified and handled safely with our High Level Disinfected Labels!

Measuring 2” x 3”, these feature:
- A green top tab marked “CLEAN” and “HIGH LEVEL DISINFECTED”
- A removable orange bottom tab marked “BIOHAZARD” with space to log pre-cleaning time

Perfect for containers holding high-level disinfected or contaminated scopes, helping your team stay organized, compliant, and safe.

Request a sample today and see the difference in your workflow: https://www.hmark.com/product/high-level-disinfected-label/

03/02/2026

Better Tools Build Better Outcomes. Let’s Strengthen Endo Together.

A complete line of protective attire and accessories is essential for the safe handling, retrieval, decontamination and sterilization of instruments and equipment. When your team is properly protected, they can focus on what matters most - delivering safe, compliant, and effective outcomes.

Explore our full line of protective gear: https://www.hmark.com/endo/

02/27/2026

OR Nurses: patient safety doesn’t stop at what you can see. 👀⚡

Insulation failure in electrosurgical instruments is a hidden risk that can lead to unintended burns and postoperative complications—but awareness and proper testing can make all the difference.

If you are an OR nurse committed to patient safety, Healthmark's PDF breaks down a hidden but significant risk in minimally invasive surgery: insulation failure in electrosurgical instruments.
Download the PDF to gain clarity, strengthen your safety practices, and help close a critical gap in perioperative care: https://bit.ly/4rEldQA

02/26/2026

Have questions about endoscope reprocessing? Kevin and Adam sit down with Dr. Mary Ann Drosnock and Dyan Darga, our endoscopy experts, to discuss the latest trends in endo.

Perfect for SPD teams, healthcare professionals, and anyone interested in safe, effective endoscopy practices! https://youtu.be/nIidD5vDpWs?si=FY4Pp1Up_Z0tS71V

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 ...

02/23/2026

XEN Xcelerate kickstarts cleaning at the point of use, allowing the XEN sterile processing workflow to begin before instruments even reach the SPD, providing your staff with a better starting point in the manual sinks

Request a Sample: https://www.hmark.com/product/xen-xcelerate/

02/20/2026

Episode 156 is shining a light on a problem we can’t ignore.

Light guide cables are essential for visualizing the surgical site during laparoscopic procedures—but what happens when they’re failing? Cheron Rojo shares eye-opening data on deficiency rates, what’s causing the breakdown, and what sterile processing teams can do about it.

Check it out:

Cheron Rojo has found some interesting data on our light guide cables; essential pieces for viewing a surgical site during laparoscopic procedures; and the d...

02/14/2026

Cupid says: Better Tools Build Better Outcomes.
Build a foundation that lasts this Valentine’s Day.❤️

Explore solutions and education here: https://www.hmark.com/endo/

02/13/2026

Endoscope reprocessing is built on a series of critical steps, and each one calls for tools that support clarity and compliance. Our endo-focused solutions and educational support are designed to help your team build a strong foundation for success.

Ready to start building a stronger endo foundation for your team?https://www.hmark.com/endo/