Competency Evaluation Frameworks: SfSAP Talks with AAMI
Arthur Dumba (iia General Manager and SfSAP Director & General Manager) sat down with Amanda Benedict (AAMI VP of Sterilization) to discuss the importance of meaningful learning frameworks to evaluate competency within the field of sterilization. The Society for Sterility Assurance Professionals (SfSAP) works towards creating and maintaining a career pathway for sterility assurance professionals to demonstrate competency and a continuing professional development program to maintain the desired level of competency once achieved.
To watch the full interview please follow this link.
What is the SfSAP?
The Society for Sterility Assurance Professionals has been established as a collaborative not-for-profit initiative by the iia, AAMI and ASTM. It aims to enable the medical device and pharmaceutical industries to formulate a standard approach to meeting the requirements of MDR, ISO 13485:2016. The Society has a formal constitution and has been created as a legal entity in the United Kingdom. A board of directors provides oversight of strategic matters and a steering committee co-ordinates all collaborative initiatives and the formation of working groups. Members of the working groups collaborate to develop the required output and guidance in their area of expertise.
If you’re interested in joining the SfSAP, please follow this link.