Healthmark Industries announced the appointment of former Clinical Education Director Stephen Kovach to Clinical Education Emeritus.
“Steve has been a vital element to our success at Healthmark over the years and we can’t thank him enough for his years of service,” says Vice President Ralph Basile. In his new role as Clinical Educator Emeritus, Steve will continue to play a vital role in our continued success. Kovach has been in the Hospital field for over 44 years. He started his career as a sterilization orderly in 1975. He has a BS from Central Michigan University, with a Major in
Biology & History. Stephen is active both on the state and national levels of various organizations having held many positions.
Stephen was the Educational chair for AORN Specialty Assembly for SP/MM (2006-2010). This was a volunteer position. He is a voting member on various AAMI committees. He also has been an instructor at the Community College level and published many articles varying in subject matter from perfusion to the importance of cleaning surgical instruments. Stephen has a personal web site where you can read many of his articles; www.cpdguy.net.
He has also authored chapters in both the IAHCSMM 7th Technical manual and the Management manual. He has received recognition in both his personal and business profession.
Stephen received the IAHCSMM Award of Honor for his dedication to improving the role Central Service plays in the hospital. He also was named by Hospital Purchasing News in 2007 as one of the 30 most influential people within the field of Central Service. Stephen is very proud to say he has “WORKED IN CENTRAL SERVICE THE HEART OF HOSPITAL" and he is just as proud to say “ He works for Healthmark Industries the Company that services the people who work in The Heart of the Hospital”.
Editor's note: this press release originally appeared on Healthmark's website.
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Since 1969, Healthmark Industries Company, Inc. has developed and marketed innovative solutions to aid healthcare facilities in their delivery of surgical instruments and other lifesaving medical devices to patients. Healthmark Industries mission is to continue to innovate, continue to support and continue to serve the healthcare provider industry and support services that make it possible to deliver quality healthcare. Visit www.hmark.com for more information.