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The $20.6 Million Shortcut: Dissecting the Jake Gleeson IUSS Failure Jake Gleeson Jake Gleeson's career as goalkeeper for the Portland Timbers Major League Soccer team was cut short in 2018 due to a preventable infection linked to improperly sterilized implants. HSPA 2026's opening keynote features Jake Gleeson and a panel of legal, surgical and sterile processing experts. Together, they explore how breakdowns in reprocessing, traceability and OR/SP communication led to harm. Find more information HERE. |
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Pushing the Envelope: Being the Best When It Counts Col. Nicole Malachowski Colonel Nicole Malachowski—combat veteran, first woman pilot to fly with the USAF Thunderbirds and a true trailblazer—understands how to push beyond perceived limits to achieve excellence when it matters most. Through powerful storytelling and actionable insights, Col. Malachowski explores what it means to “push your personal performance envelope.” Find more information HERE. |
