🎙️ Episode 8: Experience vs. Competency — When Time in SPD Doesn’t Equal TrainingIn this powerful episode of Issues and Challenges in Sterile Processing, Jason and Nancy tackle one of the most important — and controversial — topics in Sterile Processing today: does years of experience really mean someone is competent?The conversation dives deep into the difference between simply spending time in SPD versus truly understanding the science, standards, and critical thinking required to protect patients every single day. From onboarding failures and rushed annual competencies to favoritism, lack of training, and dangerous assumptions in departments, this episode pulls no punches.Topics include:🔹 Experience vs. true competency🔹 Why competency validation matters for patient safety🔹 Common training gaps in SPD departments🔹 Decontamination, Prep & Pack, Sterilization, HLD, and equipment competency🔹 Why “they’ve been here forever” is NOT a competency program🔹 The dangers of easy sign-offs and favoritism🔹 How leadership can build stronger competency programs🔹 Real-world scenarios that happen in SPD every dayJason and Nancy also share their personal opinions, leadership experiences, and real-world examples from the field while emphasizing the importance of following AAMI standards and manufacturers’ IFUs.🔥 Final Message:“In sterile processing, we can’t afford to assume competency. It has to be built, validated, and maintained—because at the end of the day, everything we do directly impacts patient safety.”📚 Sponsored by Sterile Processing University🌐 Visit: Sterile Processing University🎥 Watch & Subscribe on YouTube:Issues & Challenges in Sterile Processing Podcast YouTube Channel🎧 Available on YouTube and streaming platforms.👍 Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and Share to help support SPD education and patient safety awareness.#SterileProcessing #SPD #PatientSafety #AAMI #Healthcare #SterileProcessingUniversity #InfectionPrevention #SurgicalInstruments #Leadership #Podcast #Education #HLD #Competency #Training