Our work sits at the intersection of science, engineering and clinical practice. By bringing these disciplines together, we help healthcare organisations understand not only whether a process is compliant, but whether it is safe, effective and performing as it should.
Independence matters
At SVA, independence is fundamental to the way we work.
Our advice is guided by evidence, applicable Standards and the needs of the healthcare organisation.
That means following the evidence wherever it leads, communicating findings clearly and being prepared to identify problems when they exist.
Because ultimately, our responsibility is to the integrity of the process and the safety of the patients who rely on it.
Expertise across the complete reprocessing environment
Effective reprocessing depends on much more than individual pieces of equipment. Our multidisciplinary team brings together expertise in:
- Performance Qualification and process validation
- Decontamination science
- Clinical and CSSD practice
- Healthcare engineering
- Pure and Ultra Pure Water and Steam Systems
- Laboratory analysis – particularly in the quantification of process residuals
- Standards and regulatory compliance
- Clinical area and reprocessing facility design
- Health infrastructure and major projects
how we work
Our engagement process
The work may differ. Our approach doesn’t.
From annual testing or validation to complex technical consultancy, SVA brings the same fundamentals to every engagement.
MEET THE TEAM
The people behind the work
SVA brings together specialists across reprocessing, validation, engineering, laboratory science and healthcare infrastructure. Behind every report and recommendation is a team with deep technical knowledge and a shared commitment to better outcomes.
Andy Gay
Director
Susie Hanfling
Director
Jarrah Imhoff
National Service Coordinator
Lochlann Imhoff
Technical Supervisor
Simon Vander Kruik
Clinical Subject Matter Expert
Jason Neville
Senior Project Advisor, Healthcare Infrastructure
Duncan Easton
Senior Validation Specialists
Steve Ferguson
Senior Validation Specialists
Asma Chuahan
Executive Assistant
Experience you can rely on
SVA works with healthcare organisations throughout Australia, New Zealand and into Asia Pacific, from major metropolitan hospitals to regional and remote facilities. Our team provides annual Performance Qualification testing across all major types and brands of reprocessing equipment, and our Health Infrastructure & Major Projects team has contributed to more than 100 healthcare infrastructure and compliance projects — from early capacity planning and concept design through to detailed design, commissioning and certification.
More than compliance
Compliance is essential, but it is not the end point. We help our clients understand why a process performs as it does, identify risks and opportunities for improvement, and develop practical solutions that work in real healthcare environments.
Whether we are validating a sterilizer, investigating a water-quality issue, reviewing a reprocessing department or contributing to the design of a new hospital, our approach is the same:
