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Beyond Clean Podcast

Beyond Clean Podcast

Even though their tools and equipment touch nearly every surgical patient in the world, how much do you really know about the people, processes, and products used in the Sterile Processing industry? Beyond Clean offers a creative look into the inner workings of a healthcare industry surrounded by challenges, disrupted by change, and committed to getting it right -- every instrument, every time. The team at Beyond Clean will bring on some of the biggest names in surgical instrument reprocessing and

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48:07

Confident Certification™ Ep. 23 The School of SPD: An...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2024/01/30

This week on Confident Certification™, host Sarah B. Cruz teams up with SP education enthusiasts, Chanté Brown, Harry Mullen, and Bobby Parker, to discuss the value of investing in formal training to reach your certification goals. We’re going beyond the textbook to give you the inside scoop on curriculums, study tips, and much more from industry experts who have established successful Sterile Processing education programs. If you’re considering enrolling in formal education, this episode is a

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The Roles that Make Us Great: Instrument Coordinators

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2024/01/29

Are missing instruments causing chaos in your SPD? Are your count sheets looking more like a game of “Where’s Waldo?” rather than an organized surgical tray? This week's episode is dedicated to the unsung heroes of our Sterile Processing departments -- Instrument Coordinators! Join hosts Hank Balch and Bobby Parker as they discuss the pivotal responsibilities that make Instrument Coordinators indispensable in maintaining the safety and integrity of our surgical instruments. From purchasing and

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06:30

Give an Inch, They’ll Take a Mile: How Compromising...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2024/01/25

In this CE-approved episode of Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch highlights how compromising quality standards even once in SPD can lead to a dangerous downward spiral that affects the culture of excellence in a department: "Every time the sun rises over your hospital, ambulatory surgery center, or endoscopy suite, that means you have a new day with a new opportunity to stop the line and protect your patients. This is true for department leaders as well as..." To read this article, take the CE quiz &

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26:41

Confident Certification™ Ep. 22 Cost, Curriculum, and...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2024/01/23

School’s in session this week on Confident Certification™! Host Sarah B. Cruz breaks down the pros and cons of investing in formal Sterile Processing programs. From resume-boosting and instructor mentorships to budget-busting costs and accredited programs, Sarah will give you the tools to pick the right program for you. Whether it’s classroom style, virtual, or self-paced courses, this episode will help you make the most out of your certification investment! Over the next 52 weeks, Sarah and special

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29:52

The Roles that Make Us Great: SP Quality Assurance...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2024/01/22

Who is watching out for all those little quality issues in Sterile Processing that could cause massive impacts to our surgical patients? On this week's episode of Season 23, "The Roles that Make Us Great," hosts Hank Balch and Bobby Parker let you in on one of SPD's most effective secret weapons—the SP Quality Assurance Specialist! Tune in as they speak to the critical QA duties this role provides to departments from audits to data tracking, to targeted feedback, to performing proactive tray checks

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46:19

Why Every SPD Deserves Certification: Recognition...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2024/01/19

Did you know that your entire Sterile Processing department can become certified by a global accreditation agency? On this brand new Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™ interview, tune in to hear how Yves Theodule, Sterile Processing Manager at Advocate Christ Medical, pursued DNV's Advanced Sterile Processing Certification for his team and brought newfound respect and continuous improvement to his award-winning department. Also, learn from DNV's own Jeremy Gibson-Roark about how the Advanced Sterile

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05:55

Everything Except the Main Thing: The Crisis of...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2024/01/18

In this CE-approved Articles On-The Go episode, Hank Balch explains that even though cross-training Sterile Processing staff enables departments to cope with short-term staffing shortages, it can also lead to leadership voids that threaten long-term excellence and sustainability: "Although the critical instrumentation needed for next-day cases may be getting done with these additional hands on deck, there are other real, important tasks that are not getting addressed…” To read this article, take the

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23:13

Confident Certification™ Ep. 21 Success Planning...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2024/01/16

What fuels your Sterile Processing passion? Why is it important to YOU to be certified? On this week's episode of Confident Certification™, host Sarah B. Cruz cracks the motivation code behind our career ambitions through success planning. She explores the core elements of motivation -- mission, passion, values, vocation, and profession – to help us better understand the WHY behind our goals and career achievements. Tune in this week as Sarah encourages you to harness your WHY and crush those

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36:38

The Roles that Make Us Great: SP Educators

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2024/01/15

Sterile Processing Educators - it's time to answer the question of whether we really have time to educate the way we need! This week on Beyond Clean, Hank Balch and Bobby Parker dive into the critical role of Sterile Processing Educators. Tune in as our dynamic duo dishes out the real talk on elevating education beyond routine compliance to equipping technicians with the right skills and knowledge to succeed. We're troubleshooting frustrations, from managing multi-shifts to truly connecting the

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07:23

Everyone and No One at All: The Real Value and...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2024/01/11

In this CE-approved Articles On-The Go episode, Hank Balch identifies why it’s important for Sterile Processing technicians to take organized action to address workplace issues, instead of venting their frustrations on social media: "The big takeaway in all of this is simple: Don’t let social media activity be a replacement for the most powerful activity of all—you and your fellow technicians gathering together in your department and refusing to take no for an answer in your mission for..." To read

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17:22

Confident Certification™ Ep. 20 Stop the Memorizing...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2024/01/09

Don’t just memorize, comprehend! On this week's episode of Confident Certification™, host Sarah B. Cruz explores the power of learning the "why" behind Sterile Processing concepts. Rather than just memorizing, comprehending the deeper meaning behind our roles is key to transforming how we prep, practice, and perform. Tune in as Sarah breaks down this critical concept with relatable examples that will help you take your skills to the next level. Get ready to move from mindless memorization to

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36:29

The Roles that Make Us Great: SP Lead Techs &...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2024/01/08

Are you ready to move up the leadership ranks in your Sterile Processing department? This week on Beyond Clean, Hank Balch and Bobby Parker tackle the trials and triumphs of transitioning from a technician role to first-level leadership – Lead Tech & Supervisor. We’re getting real about the challenges these new leaders face - from transitioning away from hands-on tasks to supervising workflows and earning the trust of your fellow co-workers to tips for facing this new career step head-on. Tune in as

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05:57

Department Newsletters 101: How This One Thing Could...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2024/01/04

In this CE-approved Articles On-The Go episode, Hank Balch explains how department newsletters are a powerful tool for Sterile Processing managers to showcase their team's important contributions to patient safety and quality care: “Newsletters offer you a strategic opportunity to tell your story of quality and improvement on an ongoing basis to everybody who is anybody in your hospital..." To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE-approved

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35:08

Confident Certification™ Ep. 19 Comprehension Beyond...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2024/01/02

On this week's episode of Confident Certification™, host Sarah B. Cruz is joined by industry expert Rick Schultz to explore tactics for building comprehension and uncovering the deeper meaning behind our Sterile Processing certifications. Tune in as we explore ways to tap into the fundamental WHY behind our critical roles in patient care and understand the importance of what we do and why we do it. In this episode, we’ll uncover: The Value of Coaching Impact of certifications on patient safety

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34:38

The Roles that Make Us Great: SP Technicians

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2024/01/01

Think you have what it takes to be a Sterile Processing technician? In this season’s premiere episode of Beyond Clean Season 23 “The Roles that Make Us Great,” veteran Sterile Processing leaders Hank Balch and Bobby Parker dive into the good, the bad, and the overwhelming about life on the frontlines of instrument reprocessing. From sweating in decon and answering panicked calls for the OR, to thorough inspections of surgical instruments, we examine the complex roles of these unsung heroes of

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05:48

Dangerous Decontam: Is Your Department Design Hurting...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2023/12/28

In this CE-approved Articles On-The Go episode, Hank Balch outlines the actionable steps SPDs should follow to prioritize technician safety in the decontamination area: “You don’t have to spend more than five minutes in a Sterile Processing decontamination area to realize it’s a dangerous space. The entire concept of standard precautions causes some technicians to daydream about what horrible disease might be clinging to this orthopedic broach or..." To read this article, take the CE quiz & download

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31:08

Confident Certification™ Ep. 18 Training vs....

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2023/12/26

On this week's episode of Confident Certification™, hosts Sarah B. Cruz and Bobby Parker decode the unique differences between on-the-job training and off-the-clock education, and explore how you can use your everyday work experiences to strengthen your career prospects! In this episode, you’ll learn how to: Compile a list of knowledge gaps to target Merge training and education to elevate your testing skills Harness real-world scenarios to ace your certification exam Turn your daily tasks

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06:10

Competition Versus Collaboration: Getting Ahead in...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2023/12/21

In this CE-approved Articles On-The Go episode, Hank Balch identifies how healthy competition and collaboration can work together to improve SPDs and the industry: "If you can’t get the job yourself, make sure you challenge the other applicants to be even better than you. If you want that big award for your team, use every competitive encouragement you can muster to drive your technicians to reach higher, dream bigger, and fight…” To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate,

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31:21

Confident Certification™ Ep. 17 - Beyond the...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2023/12/19

Let's face it -- studying for your certification exam can feel overwhelming in more ways than one. And it can come on you at different times, during different chapters, and in different ways. Join us this week for a jam-packed episode of Confident Certification™ where hosts Sarah B. Cruz and Bobby Parker delve into time management strategies, explore creative learning methods, and help you discover tips for maximizing focus and memory BEFORE you become overwhelmed. In this episode, you'll learn how

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05:43

And We Shall Call Them…What? The Great Disagreements...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2023/12/14

In this CE-approved episode of Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch discusses the likelihood of achieving a universal consensus on Sterile Processing acronyms: “In light of this reality, where does that leave us? It seems we have what Americans love best: freedom. Freedom to call our departments whatever we want. Freedom to use any acronym to name our organizations, and freedom to reference our industry by any phrase we would like, as long as we…” To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your

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