Process & Play Conference
Healthmark, a Getinge company, is recognized as an industry leader in the sterile processing, endoscopy, and infection prevention professions within the medical field. They believe that knowledge is power, but the real power is sharing that knowledge with others. To support the healthcare professionals in the device processing and infection prevention areas, Healthmark remains committed to providing high-quality continuing education programs. Offering nationally renowned speakers for healthcare systems or professional society meetings, either virtually or in person. Healthmark provides a wide variety of CE credits for sterile processing technicians, nurses, and infection preventionists. Additionally, the Education Team at Healthmark can provide professional feedback to clinical questions from healthcare facilities based on current industry standards and professional society guidelines.
Healthmark, a Getinge company, is sponsoring the "process and play" session that highlights interactive learning and practical solutions. Join the Wisconsin Chapter of HSPA with this innovative hands-on learning experience on October 18th, 2025, in Plover, WI.
About our Sponsor
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Educator
Adam Okada has 15 years of experience in Sterile Processing, and is passionate about helping improve the quality of patient care by giving SPD Technicians greater access to education and information. He has worked in just about every position in the Sterile Processing Department as a Case Cart Builder, SPD Tech I, II, and III, Lead Tech, Tracking System Analyst, Supervisor of both SPD and HLD, Manager, and now as an Educator. He is the owner of Sterile Education, the world’s first mobile application dedicated to sterile processing education. Adam is a Clinical Education Specialist at Healthmark, former Clinical Manager at Beyond Clean, has published articles for HSPA’s Process magazine, is a voting member of AAMI, and he also serves as the current Past President for the Central California Chapter of HSPA.
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Educator
Rebecca Peplau began her career as a veterinary assistant, where she discovered her passion for surgical procedures and found her niche in reprocessing surgical instruments. After 11 years in veterinary medicine, she transitioned to sterile processing in human healthcare at a small community hospital, where she further honed her skills. She then explored opportunities at different facilities including Level-1 trauma hospitals, outpatient surgery centers, endoscopy units and smaller community hospitals. During this time, she took on roles such as Lead Technician, Manager, and Educator. A graduate of Unity College with a B.S., she holds multiple certifications, including CRCST, CER, CHL, CSPDT, and LSSWB. Rebecca is a dedicated professional, recognized for her contributions as a published author in PROCESS Magazine and Healthcare Purchasing News. Her insights and expertise have garnered attention, leading to her being awarded Healthcare Purchasing News’s 40 Under 40. Rebecca is currently the president of the Northern New England Chapter of HSPA, covering Maine and New Hampshire. She is an active member of several AAMI working groups and a former podcast host, having also appeared on additional industry podcasts to discuss hot topics and issues faced by the sterile processing community. She strives to advance sterile processing practices and share her knowledge and 20 years of experience with the next generation of professionals.