Webinar
Surgical Instrument Staining & Quality: What Every IP Needs to Know
Instrument staining can often be dismissed as “just cosmetic,” but behind the discoloration can lie corrosion, improper chemistry, and breakdowns in process control. Join this one-hour session to uncover the science behind stain(less) steel, the regulatory expectations that impact Infection Prevention and Sterile Processing, and practical steps for identifying and correcting staining issues before they compromise patient safety.
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This session bridges the gap between Infection Prevention and Sterile Processing—helping both disciplines speak the same language when it comes to instrument integrity, quality audits, and RCA methodology.
Meet the Speaker
Presented by Garrett Hollembeak
System Infection Preventionist – Medical Device Reprocessing at Bon Secours Mercy Health
Garrett Hollembeak is a dedicated healthcare professional with a strong background in infection prevention and sterile processing. He currently serves as a System Infection Preventionist – Medical Device Reprocessing at Bon Secours Mercy Health. Prior to his current role, Garrett worked for Cincinnati Children's Hospital's Sterile Processing Department, where he gained valuable experience as a technician, instrument coordinator, and department manager.
Garrett holds a Bachelor of Science from Brigham Young University – Idaho and has completed his education in applied health with an emphasis in epidemiology. He has earned multiple certifications, including: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS), Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL), Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) through HSPA, and Certified in Infection Control (CIC) through CBIC.
Passionate about patient safety and healthcare improvement, Garrett is actively involved in educational initiatives. He hosts Healthcare HQ’s Transmission Control Podcast, which focuses on infection prevention, public health, and continual improvement across clinical settings. Garrett has been involved in presenting educational sessions about collaboration between Infection Preventionists and Sterile Processing departments.
Garrett's unique perspective, combining hands-on experience in sterile processing with his current role in infection prevention, allows him to bridge the gap between different healthcare departments and promote best practices in patient safety. His commitment to education and improvement in healthcare is evident through his involvement in various speaking engagements and educational programs.