Episode 162. A Closer Look at the New AAMI Level 4 Decontamination Gown
- E162
- 06:56
- June 18th 2026
Kevin and Adam take a closer look at Healthmark's new AAMI Level 4 Decontamination Gown—and they're not just talking about it, they're wearing it too!
The AAMI Level 4 Decontamination Gown is a full coverage gown designed specifically for the demands of sterile processing workflows, where exposure to fluids and strike-through risks are a daily concern.
Tune in as they share their firsthand impressions, discuss key design features, and explore the importance of PPE that supports the daily challenges sterile processing professionals face. From comfort and mobility to fluid protection, Kevin and Adam provide practical insights into what sets this gown apart.
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The Hosts
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 IAHCSMM’s Process magazine, is a voting member of AAMI, and he also serves as the current President for the Central California Chapter of IAHCSMM.
Kevin Anderson is a Clinical Education Coordinator for Healthmark. He is a registered nurse (BSN) with multiple certifications including CNOR, CSSM, CRCST, CHL, CIS and CER.
Before joining Healthmark, Kevin worked for 18 years in the acute care setting serving in various clinical and leadership capacities including clinical coordinator of general surgery, operating room manager and manager of sterile processing and endoscopy services. His sterile processing team was recognized with IAHCSMM’s Confidence Builder Award for their outstanding quality improvement in 2018.