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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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19:13

Confident Certification™ Ep. 9 - Bullet Points Over...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2023/10/24

Sharpen those pencils and grab your favorite highlighter because this week's Confident Certification™ podcast is a back-to-basics guide to note-taking for your certification success! 📝 Sarah B. Cruz gets real about why writing it down matters when you're prepping for your exam. From bulleting key concepts to recording your own audio study guides, you'll be armed with pro note-taking tips to retain info AND stay motivated. Plus, we're banishing the idea that note-taking has to be boring once and for

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33:55

Before You Say I Know: Breaking Down BIs

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2023/10/23

You won't want to miss this week's jam-packed episode of Beyond Clean - as we get hyped about biological indicators (BIs) with the one and only Adam Okada! Tune in for all the #CleanFreak facts about BI spores and essential tips for proper testing in your Sterile Processing department. In this interview we learn how to crush the common errors and misconceptions around BIs and talk about how you can dominate your BI documentation, every capsule, every time! Plus Adam brings the heat with his insights

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06:12

Think Fast: What the Sterile Processing Industry Can...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2023/10/19

In this CE-approved episode of Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch discusses lessons healthcare can learn from the fast food industry, including how to handle compensation -- "As wages increase in other industries, it puts a dramatic squeeze on current SPD staff retention and shrinks the available applicant pool as these candidates consider other higher-paying jobs outside of the healthcare..." To listen to the full episode click here. To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate,

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25:53

Confident Certification™ Ep. 8 - All About that Book:...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2023/10/17

If you want to PASS your Sterile Processing certification exam, you're NOT going to want to miss this week's Confident Certification™ podcast release! 📚 Sarah B. Cruz and Bobby Parker get REAL about why you've absolutely gotta crack open that textbook for certification success. They'll be diving into why you should value your manual far above workbooks and online quizlets. Plan on grabbing a highlighter and your thinking cap for pro-tips on active reading and gleaning what's REALLY going to matter

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31:27

Beyond the Bristle: A Little Brush Makes a Big...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2023/10/16

"If there's a hole, brush it." That's the brushing philosophy of Carol Malone, AAB, CSPDT, CRCST, CIS, CHL Supervisor, Sterile Processing Education at UH Hospitals as she joins this episode of Beyond Clean to share her wealth of expertise on all things Sterile Processing brushes. Discover right and wrong brushing techniques, brush selection tips, and how to prevent reuse abuse. 🧼 In this episode, you’ll find out where brushes should and should NOT reside—plus strategies to keep your sink stocked

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06:15

(Not) Gone Like a “Flash”: 5 Years Later in the IUSS...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2023/10/12

In this CE-approved episode of Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch highlights a curious bit of lingering vocabulary that won't seem to go away -- "Yes, the processes of rinsing something in a scrub sink then popping it into an autoclave has almost universally ended (thankfully). But the language of flash has simply taken on a new, albeit more compliant, meaning. What we are left with are two terms (flash and IUSS) that have substantial, if not identical, meanings today—and an entire industry full of..."

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16:43

Confident Certification™ Ep. 7 - Mastering Effective...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2023/10/10

Taking tests can be stressful, but with the right strategies you CAN build your confidence. In this week's episode of Confident Certification™ with Sarah B. Cruz, we discuss managing uncertainty, active guessing, and the process of elimination when sitting for your Sterile Processing certification exam. Tune in to learn how to use practice tests to identify weak areas in your knowledge and understand the deeper concepts behind the different approaches to test taking! Over the next 52 weeks, Sarah

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32:38

Colors, Changes, & Chemicals: A Conversation on CIs

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2023/10/09

Get ready to go Beyond Clean and dive deep into all things chemical indicators on this week's new release! 🧪👩‍🔬 Breanna Paul, member of the Beyond Clean Advisory Group, joins us to share her expertise and insights about types of indicators, proper use, troubleshooting issues, and best practices for consistent success. From placement tips to training tricks, she'll spill the tea on how to optimize workflows and build staff competency for this small-but-mighty sterility assurance tool! Tune in to

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44:45

Innovating Brushes Together

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2023/10/06

Are you a part of innovating the industry's instrument cleaning brushes? Do you want to be? On this week's Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™ podcast, we're joined by industry veteran Dan DeShane with Sharn by Marketlab, as we discuss the critical need for education around specialty brushes and the urgent call for intentional, purpose-driven innovation in this space. Dan's expertise is focused on educating SPD professionals around industry best practices, and with a legacy dating back 25+ years, Sharn

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05:24

On-Time Case Starts: Start with Sterile Processing

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2023/10/05

In this CE-approved episode of Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch discusses the importance of Sterile Processing in on-time starts in surgery: -- "I eventually realized that there was actually a bright side to being listed as a primary contributor to case delays; you’re invited to things like executive meetings where the sole focus is fixing those problems. This ultimately means you get what every sterile processing leader wants more of: support. When this realization took hold..." To listen to the

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24:26

Confident Certification™ Ep. 6 - Training Your Brain...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2023/10/03

Get ready to train your brain for certification success in this week's episode of Confident Certification™ with Sarah B. Cruz! Tune in as Adam Okada, Clinical Education Specialist at Healthmark Industries AND Founder of the Sterile Education mobile app, joins us to share his favorite techniques to boost memory, retention and confidence as preparing for your exam. Learn how to break old habits and optimize new learning systems tailored to Sterile Processing. Discover strategies used by the pros to

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32:53

What Does a Bowie Dick Do?: A Deep Dive on Air vs....

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2023/10/02

How well do you really know the Bowie Dick test? Join Don Tumminelli as he kicks off our Season 22 premiere and unpacks the history, science, and purpose behind this crucial daily sterilizer challenge test and one of the least understood SPD consumable. Learn proper test pack placement, cycle parameters, result interpretation, and troubleshooting steps for failures. Discover the difference between assessing air removal vs sterilization efficacy. Uncover common myths and look ahead to potential

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05:28

Half-Truths and Misinformation: How #FakeNews on...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2023/09/28

In this CE-approved episode of Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch warns against the danger of misinformation and SPD group-think on social media: -- "Because we often do not know the people on the other end of these social media platforms—what they know and what they don’t—putting the lives of our patients on the line to trust their answers is not a wise or sustainable solution. As helpful as most of these users are trying to be, the end result is often an unintelligible mix of opinions, humor,

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21:27

Confident Certification™ Ep 5 - Gear Up and Pass:...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2023/09/26

Are you or your coworker struggling to retain information while prepping for your certification exam? Learn how to maximize comprehension based on your unique study style in this episode of Confident Certification™ with host Sarah B. Cruz. This week Sarah will outline the four main types of learning - kinesthetic, visual, auditory, and reading - and provide tailored techniques for each one. Find out if you're a note-taker, listener, reader or doer and get actionable tips to optimize your prep. Boost

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01:05:01

Mastering Workflow Optimization for Maximum Productivity

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2023/09/25

(Season 22 new episodes begin releasing Oct 2nd! Until then, enjoy these exclusive conference special releases from some of our best Beyond Clean events) Join us this week for a "PowerPanel" discussion dedicated to workflow optimization in Sterile Processing! Our panel of industry experts are joined forces to equip you with the tools needed to streamline your SPD's workflows, identify process bottlenecks, and increase your overall productivity. Hear real-life success stories from professionals who

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05:43

Ask and You Shall Receive: Leveraging the Power of...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2023/09/21

In this CE-approved release of Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch describes a tool that every SPD leader should use in directing their department's culture: -- "Even though you may already have random one-on-one conversations on the same topics, or bring up similar issues during your staff meetings, a pulse survey allows you to gather these insights anonymously to ensure you really get to the heart of your team’s feelings about the current state of the department culture, direction, and atmosphere. "

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26:10

Confident Certification™ Ep 4 - Stop Cramming, Start...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2023/09/19

It's time to find your study style groove on the latest Confident Certification™ podcast! Join Sarah B. Cruz and her work BFF Bobby Parker as they get real about active learning, advocating for yourself, and matching your preferences to absorb material fully. Learn why cramming facts cement mixer-style doesn't cut it for comprehension and retention. Discover steps like taking quizzes to ID your style, admitting what doesn't work, and speaking up to tailor training. Sarah shares her ritual of

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01:03:08

HR Pro Tips: Finding, Retaining, & Motivating SPD All...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2023/09/18

(Season 22 new episodes begin releasing Oct 2nd! Until then, enjoy these exclusive conference special releases from some of our best Beyond Clean events) Where did all the technicians go?? It's the question on the minds of every HR professional and SPD manager across our industry, and one we hope to tackle during this action-packed panel discussion! Our panel of experts are joining forces to help equip you with the tools necessary to attract and retain that rock-star Sterile Processing technician

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31:32

Endoscopes That Live Long & Prosper

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2023/09/15

🎙️ Endoscopes don't take care of themselves -- so what are you doing to ensure they live long and prosper in your facility? Tune in for this week's Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™ featuring Skip Smith, Area Manager for Onsite Services, and Carrie Armellino, Marketing Manager for PROTECTION1® Service and Reprocessing, from KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, as they delve into the world of economical, efficient, and environmentally friendly endoscopy solutions for your SPD and OR! Explore how KARL

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05:47

So You Want to Be a Sterile Processing Tech: 5 Tips...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2023/09/14

On this CE approved re-release of Articles On-The-Go, tune in for tips on how to create a competitive Sterile Processing resume: "This resume you are working on could be the road map for all kinds of future career growth. Although you may be thinking it's just for an entry level Sterile Processing position, if you were to land the job, you could very well become the most viable candidate for that supervisor or manager position a few years down the road. The point is, your resume is more important

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