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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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35:26

Confident Certification™ Ep 3: The Alphabet Army -...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2023/09/12

Join the Confident Certification™ podcast this week as host Sarah B. Cruz interviews Sterile Processing legend Sharon Green Golden on her decades of experience and insights into certification! Learn how Sharon found her passion & niche in SPD, pursued certification later in her career, and became an educator shaping the next generation of #CleanFreaks. In this episode Sarah & Sharon discuss how being certified lifted Sharon’s career and allowed her to network and advocate for Sterile Processing

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59:53

Green Teams: How Supply Chains & Clinical Areas...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2023/09/11

(Season 22 new episodes begin releasing Oct 2nd! Until then, enjoy these exclusive conference special releases from some of our best Beyond Clean events) // We all know that collaboration is essential to patient care. But have you ever thought about how it can improve healthcare sustainability? Well, get ready to collaborate! Our panel of Supply Chain Experts are teaming up to share their insights on collaboration and the vital link between supply chains and the clinical areas such as Sterile

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05:41

Sterile Processing Service Excellence: 5 Tips to...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2023/09/07

On this CE approved re-release of Articles On-The-Go, tune in for tips on becoming the Chick-fil-A of your surgical team by focusing on service excellence in SPD: "You know your customers better than anyone else, so be intentional about hiring SPD techs according to your overarching department emphasis on customer service. Include questions in your interview process about how the candidate has handled an irate customer in the past, or ask them to describe a time when they had to communicate complex

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24:14

Confident Certification™ Ep 2: Our SP Journey - Where...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2023/09/05

Where does Sterile Processing certification fit into your busy life?Join hosts Sarah B. Cruz and Bobby Parker as they tackle balancing personal and professional priorities on the latest episode of Confident Certification™. Learn how Bobby incorporated studying into his facility's onboarding and hear Sarah's tips for planning your study schedule. Discover strategies to make certification a natural part of your workflow, not just another item on your to-do list. We hope you can tune in today for

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01:05:40

In the Weeds and the Clouds: A Frontline Conversation...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2023/09/04

(Season 22 new episodes begin releasing Oct 2nd! Until then, enjoy these exclusive conference special releases from some of our best Beyond Clean events) // Are you ready for a guided journey deep into the world of Sterile Processing productivity with a panel of frontline SPD professionals? Do you ever ask yourself; how does all this productivity stuff really work and why is it such a big topic of conversation in our departments (and digital platforms? Then this exclusive podcast release from our

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18:50

Confident Certification™ Ep 1: Fail, Fail, Fail - My...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2023/09/01

Join host Sarah B. Cruz on the world premiere of the newest Beyond Clean podcast series entitled, Confident Certification™, an innovative educational experience created to help you, your students, and your coworkers ace your Sterile Processing certification with confidence! In Episode 1, "Fail, Fail, Fail: My Testing Story," Sarah courageously shares her journey of failing the certification exam 3 times before finally passing, and introduces the audience to the overarching vision of this Confident

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05:18

Go Out Among the Hedges: The Place for Sterile...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2023/08/31

On this CE approved re-release of Articles On-The-Go, tune in for encouragement and recommendations on your hunt for Sterile Processing all-stars at your hospital: "Not only is the physical location of the Sterile Processing department in the basement of the hospital, but it is often in the basement of the broader healthcare consciousness. Society knows about doctors and nurses, x-ray techs and anesthesiologists - but who ever heard of a sterilization tech? Is that, like, for people? Even with these

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01:04:36

Educating on Water from the Very First Drop (from the...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2023/08/28

(Season 22 new episodes begin releasing Oct 2nd! Until then, enjoy these exclusive conference special releases from some of our best Beyond Clean events) // No Sterile Processing department is an island-- even if we are kind of surrounded by water at every turn! Understanding and educating around water quality is a burden we all must bear, from the very first day as a new technician to annual competencies to updating policies to align with new guidelines. But educating on these topics is no easy

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06:10

The Fabulous Four: Getting Social Media Right in the...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2023/08/24

In this CE-approved release of Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch advocates for the use of Social Media for education in Sterile Processing: -- "...we have the opportunity to shine an even greater light on the things that many outside our facilities may never see. What does a used loaner instrument tray look like coming back from the operating room? How easy is it to test the insulation on your laparoscopic graspers? What kind of material should be used to test the sharpness of your scissors

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35:11

Data in the Day-to-Day: Finding Real Success Where &...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2023/08/21

Join us in this episode 8 of Season 21 on Beyond Clean, as we chat about the concept of "proactive quality assurance" in Sterile Processing with Bobby Parker, VP of Clinical Services at Beyond Clean. Should you wait to find errors AFTER that make it all the way to the OR to be found by nurses, surgical techs, and surgeons? Or is there a better way to capture data and improve the process proactively? What is the role of a Quality Assurance Technician in SPD? We tackle all these questions and more in

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29:31

Operating with Confidence: Discovering the Next...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2023/08/18

Has your OR team ever grabbed a power tool off of the backtable only to be horrified when bioburden fell out of it? On this Beyond Clean Vendor SpotlightTM with Jason Moonen, Product Manager at Aesculap, we talk about why this experience doesn't have to happen! The ELAN® 4 Power System is the only micro power system that you can flush internally from proximal to distal end. This design allows bioburden to be forced out of the handpiece, giving your Sterile Processing team the confidence of clean

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06:47

Is Time On Your Side? 5 Tips for Winning the Race...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2023/08/17

In this CE approved re-release of Articles On-The-Go, listen in for tips on addressing all the "time" requirements in your Sterile Processing department: "While the days of pocket watches may be behind us, and wrist watches are a no-no for infection control reasons, the decontamination area of your SPD should still be replete with plenty of ticks and tocks. Besides knowing how to clean (which is challenging all by itself), frontline reprocessing technicians must also be given the tools to know how

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34:05

The SPD Mind Map: Seeing the Data All Around You

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2023/08/14

Join us on this week's CE approved episode of Beyond Clean as we embark on a one-of-a-kind conversation with Osama Alsadawi, BSHA, AMST, CRCST, CIS, CHL, CER, Assistant Chief of Sterile Processing Services, and self-professed data nerd. Delving into his personal journey and experience with Sterile Processing training, Osama introduces us to the interesting concept of "mind mapping." How can this visual tool can be a game-changer in the Sterile Processing space? What can it do for your onboarding,

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35:45

'I Click What?' A How-To on Training High-Tech Techs

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2023/08/07

Our industry is increasingly becoming a high tech space. But are our technicians and training keeping up? In this week's episode of Beyond Clean, we're joined by Amanda Wilcox, CSPDT, the powerhouse Education Coordinator for Sterile Processing at UH Hospitals. Amanda takes us deep into the world of instrument tracking systems, sharing her wisdom on its significance in Sterile Processing and the common challenges technicians face regarding onboarding and training. With a wealth of experience under

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06:00

On Sticks & Stones: How to Rescue Your SPD from a...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2023/08/03

In this CE-approved re-release of Articles On-The-Go, listen in for insights around overcoming service failures in your Sterile Processing department: "In the world of Sterile Processing, you rarely get the opportunity to build your reputation or the reputation of your departments from scratch. And even if you could, because mistakes are part of human nature, your SPD team will have to overcome a process failure at some point in their professional experience. But those failures should be seen as the

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40:30

Technicians, Quantified: The Data of Sterile...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2023/07/31

Join us this week on Beyond Clean as Jason Minutillo, Regional Director of Quality for HLD and Sterilization at UC Health, takes us on a tour into the intricate data ecosystem of Sterile Processing staffing. From unraveling crucial keywords like FTEs to detailing the nuances between productive and non-productive hours, Jason provides insights that will help you take a fresh look at your department's staffing strategies. Learn how strategic data plays a pivotal role in everything from recruiting to

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12:50

Gastroscope Safety Signals Part 3 - Recommendations |...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2023/07/26

Welcome to the new Transmission Control Newsflash on Beyond Clean! This miniseries will provide brief updates form the world of infection prevention to our Beyond Clean audience from the hosts of the Transmission Control podcast, Justin Poulin and Dr. Lawrence Muscarella! This video is a recap on the topic that wraps everything up and gives you advice on how to handle this potential issue in the future... Want to see more? Check out our LinkedIn here:

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42:12

Dr. Data's First Case: The Metrics of Excellently...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2023/07/24

In this episode 4 of Season 21 of Beyond Clean, we're joined by the reprocessing tag-team of Tracy Raymond and Jen Barnickel from Vested Medical, to unravel the nuances of vendor-owned inventory management in the Sterile Processing space. The duo highlights the significance of syncing vendor inventory management with broader Sterile Processing objectives and discusses the pivotal metrics every member of the surgical workflow should have to stay informed. In our conversations, they shed light on

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31:07

Glad You Asked: Q&A with an Infection Control...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2023/07/21

What is the shelf life of a ONE TRAY® container? Why is everyone so confused about things like load documentation, cycle times, and water? Joining us on this week's Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™ series is Melissa McVaugh, Infection Preventionist at Standardized Sterilization Concepts (SSC), to talk about the most common questions users encounter in the field during onboarding the device, training new staff, and passing accreditation surveys. In this episode, Melissa clears up some of the

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05:23

The Weakness of the Power of Positive Thinking

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2023/07/19

In this CE approved re-release of Articles On-The-Go, listen in for an important conversation around Sterile Processing inspiration: "Amidst all the challenges, we also experience tremendous victories as a Sterile Processing team. We save lives. We preempt the horrible suffering that could occur due to a surgical site infection. We provide sterile and functional tools to the anatomical artists in the OR who reconstruct broken bodies and broken bones. We help find tumors, deliver babies, and restore

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