The Cascade Chapter is a charter member of the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA). Our chapter services Sterile Processing professionals in the Oregon, Northern California, and Southwest Washington regions who are HSPA members and non-members. The chapter was formed in October 2007 and gained charter membership in May 2008, we are a registered non-profit organization. Our mission is to provide education through conferences and mutual support from other Sterile Processing Professionals within our field.