Donna Deans

Healthcare leader with 25+ years of experience in Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR), sterile processing operations, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and team leadership. Proven success leading multi-site MDR programs across Alberta Health Services, supervising more than 60 staff while ensuring compliance with CSA standards, manufacturer instructions, infection prevention requirements, and organizational policies. Recognized for building collaborative relationships with clinical leaders, physicians, Infection Prevention & Control teams, vendors, and frontline staff to drive operational excellence, patient safety, and continuous improvement.

Medical Device Reprocessing Supervisor - Alberta Health Services - Central Zone

(2010)

Provide leadership and operational oversight for Medical Device Reprocessing services across multiple facilities within Central Zone, supporting safe, compliant, and efficient reprocessing operations.

• Lead, coach, and support a workforce of more than 60 MDR professionals across multiple healthcare facilities.
• Ensure compliance with CSA standards, manufacturer instructions, infection prevention requirements, and organizational policies.
• Conduct annual competency assessments for medical device reprocessing, endoscope reprocessing, and DI probe reprocessing staff.
• Partner with physicians, site leadership, Infection Prevention & Control teams, and clinical departments to support patient safety and service excellence.
• Played a key role in supporting implementation of the Alberta Surgical Initiative throughout Central Zone.
• Collaborated with Capital Projects and facility leadership on MDR department renovations and upgrades in Olds, Innisfail, Drumheller, Stettler, Viking, Wetaskiwin, and Ponoka.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies, equipment, and process improvements to enhance operational effectiveness.
• Lead zone-wide staff meetings, education initiatives, and quality improvement activities.
• Foster productive working relationships with vendors and contractors to support operational requirements.
• Promote workplace health and safety through compliance monitoring, education, and risk mitigation initiatives.

Sterile Processing & Stores | Materiel Management Department - Three Hills Health Centre

(1997 - 2010)

Supported clinical operations through sterile processing, supply chain management, purchasing, inventory control, and administrative services.

• Maintained strong collaborative relationships with physicians, nursing teams, management, and support services.
• Mentored employees completing Sterile Processing education programs.
• Managed procurement, inventory control, and distribution of medical supplies and equipment.
• Administered accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll documentation, and shipping/receiving functions.
• Coordinated facility-wide WHMIS updates and compliance activities.
• Supported operational efficiency through effective inventory management and supply planning.

Certificate - Sterile Processing Program - SAIT