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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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42:15

The Secret of Staff Satisfaction: Happy High...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2021/07/05

Yes, we want our Sterile Processing teams to be productive. Of course we want them to be quality focused. But shouldn't we also want them to be...happy? Kicking off Beyond Clean season 13, we sit down with Brian Dolan, MHSA, CMRP, CRCST, CVAHP, LLSGB, Vice President Resource Management at Bayhealth Medical System in Dover, Delaware and the Healthcare Purchasing News "CS/SPD Department of the Year" award winner for 2021 to discuss his insights around cultivating a department of happy high

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05:00

On Low Standards and Lawsuits: An Argument For...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2021/07/01

What potential harm could there be in a visit to your local clinic? More than you might think... In this episode of Articles-On-The-Go, Hank Balch examines the need for standards and guidelines in the clinic settings, and the dangers of avoiding them. // "At the end of the day, patients don't give a damn about data, they want to know whether their devices have been properly cleaned. And as providers, technicians, and consultants, that should be our guiding light as well, even if it takes an

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01:05:13

Making the Sterile Processing Net-Work: A...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2021/06/28

This special release episode of the Beyond Clean podcast features a recent Expert Series conference session with our Beyond Clean team members, Hank Balch (President & co-founder), Lindsay Brown (VP), Michael Matthews (VP), and Adam Okada (Clinical Manager) on the topic of making your Sterile Processing Network...work. The Beyond Clean team came together because of two things: passion and networking. But what exactly is a professional network and what value does it bring to a Sterile Processing

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05:10

3,778 Reasons the New Jersey Sterilization Outbreak...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2021/06/24

In this episode of Articles-On-The-Go, Hank Balch discusses why you should care about one of the most recent hospitals to make national headlines for problems in Sterile Processing. "The impact of the recent dirty surgery headline in New Jersey is understandably shocking. But it reveals much more about our industry than we may like to admit..." #sterileprocessing #wefightdirty #infectionrisk #patientsafety

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01:02:59

Shoulders, Knees, & Trays: A Conversation with a...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2021/06/21

This special release episode of the Beyond Clean podcast features a recent Expert Series conference session with our Vendor Management Expert Jeff Wertz, VP Business Development at Surgio Health. During this episode, we paint the picture of a day in the life of a device representative – What are their priorities? What are their challenges? What kind of training do they receive regarding SPD activities? And the burning question: Why are vendor trays so often late? We promise you, this is not an

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01:02:41

Chemical Warfare: A Conversation with an Enzymatic...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2021/06/14

This special release episode of the Beyond Clean podcast features a recent Expert Series conference session with our Enzymatic Expert Peggy Spitzer, A.A.S., B.A., MA.Ed., Clinical Education Manager at Certol International. Dive into the brewing debates in the industry related to cleaning chemicals! During this episode we talk about time, dosing, and whether or not its mandatory to use chemicals offered by equipment manufacturers in order to obtain chemical success. What is important for

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01:01:57

Do the Twist: A Conversation with a Manual Cleaning...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2021/06/07

This special release episode of the Beyond Clean podcast features a recent Expert Series conference session with our Manual Cleaning Expert Jamie Zarembinski, CCSVP, Clinical Educator at Key Surgical. Has manual cleaning changed at all in the last few years? Are we seeing more or less attention given to it by industry organizations? These are important questions to ask and during this interview, we talked about the people, processes and products that impact a tech's ability to be a high or

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54:09

Arriving at Terminal G: A Conversation with a Gas...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2021/05/31

This special release episode of the Beyond Clean podcast features a recent Expert Series conference session with our Gas Sterilization Expert Ted May, President & CEO of the Andersen Products Division of Andersen Sterilizers. We were all about starting the conference off with an intensely honest conversation around Ethylene Oxide (EtO)! During this session we discussed exactly where gas sterilization comes into the conversation around superbug outbreaks and patient safety. What are the most

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01:02:56

Water, Water, Everywhere: A Conversation with a Water...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2021/05/31

This special release episode of the Beyond Clean podcast features a recent Expert Series conference session with our Water Quality Expert Jonathan Wilder, PhD, Managing Director for the Quality Processing Resource Group, LLC. It's raining, it's pouring - water quality KNOWLEDGE! Join us for a discussion soaked in quality. We define some basic terms, talk about the ways water impacts our role in Sterile Processing and the warning signs that things are just not right with your water. Is your water

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51:07

Not a Pipe Dream: A Conversation with a Steam...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2021/05/31

This special release episode of the Beyond Clean podcast features a recent Expert Series conference session with our Steam Sterilization Expert Joel Schafer, CRCST, VP Engineering of Sterile Services, LLC. Science, physics, standards, testing, user compliance-- these concepts are all related to steam sterilization and this discussion is bound to make you sweat! Why are bowie dick tests important? What's the deal with IUSS these days? And something we are most excited about: What does the future of

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35:44

Yearning to Learn: Do Students Have a Place In...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2021/05/24

Are students a help or a hindrance in our Sterile Processing departments? What makes a good Sterile Processing school and how do we ensure we're making the most of externships for our hospitals and the students themselves? On this episode 8 of Beyond Clean season 12, we sit down with Adam Okada, clinical manager at Beyond Clean, Founder of Sterile Education, and Sterile Processing education superfan to discuss his insights around training the future of our industry. Tune in to hear Adam weigh in

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03:41

When Technology Makes People Talk - What Uber Can...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2021/05/20

What can Uber teach the Sterile Processing Industry? You might be surprised... On this Article-On-The-Go, Hank looks at the connections that we make in SPD and how technology can use our natural inclination toward social interaction to fuel innovation and interaction. "...In the world of SPD, I believe one of our greatest needs is for the best thinkers, the newest technologies, the ideas that are moving our industry forward to be put in front of the rest of us -- to engage with, think about, and

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40:01

Infection Rate Zero: How One Team in Idaho Made it...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2021/05/17

When the team at Minidoka Memorial Hospital in Rupert, Idaho first set their eyes on collaborating with their Sterile Processing team to reach a breathtaking goal of a zero percent infection rate in their Operating Room, they still had many proverbial mountains to climb. On this episode 7 of Beyond Clean season 12, we sit down with Laura Clark, Amy Davis, and Kristi Clark from the Minidoka Memorial team to dig into the singular vision that united their entire facility to reach this goal. Tune in

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35:14

Interim Leadership 101: Short-Term Strategy,...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2021/05/10

What is a Sterile Processing "Interim Leader," how do you become one, and what experiences can you expect to encounter out in the field? On this Beyond Clean episode 6 of Season 12, we sit down with Warren Nist, CSSD Consultant, Evolved Sterile Processing Consulting LLC and IAHCSMM Foundation Board Member to discuss his extensive career as an interim leader, consultant, and Sterile Processing advocate. Tune in to hear Warren share his insights on the challenges facing interim managers when they

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26:33

All Wrapped Up in PPE

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2021/05/07

As surgical volumes decreased over the last year and the need for additional PPE increased, the redistribution of blue wrap materials to fill the PPE supply need has caused massive supply issues. Now that surgical volumes are on the rise, the effects of that redistribution are begging the question: Is now the time to transition to rigid containers? On this Vendor Spotlight we speak with Barbara Ann Harmer and David Jagrosse about the misconceptions around the supply shortage and the environmental

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30:56

Love 'Em or Hate 'Em: How Not to be Annoyed in...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2021/05/03

Why can't we all just get along? What impact does drama have on a Sterile Processing team and how do these emotions impact both frontline technicians and department leaders? On this Beyond Clean episode 5 of Season 12, we sit down with Dina Budacan, Central Sterile Processing Manager and Decontamination Lead for one of Ireland's leading private healthcare facilities to discuss her recent article about how not to be annoyed in Sterile Processing. Tune in to hear Dina share her insight regarding the

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Corrective (Over)Reaction: Punishment & Quality in...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2021/04/26

What role does corrective action and punishment play in Sterile Services departments? If we're dealing with life and death, how many errors are too many for one technician or one department? Are these even the right questions to be asking? On this Beyond Clean episode 4 of Season 12, we sit down with Gordon Allan, Decontamination Services Department Manager at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, in the United Kingdom to discuss these complex questions through the lens of both leadership

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37:34

A Career that Matters: Learning from Decades of...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2021/04/19

How do you build a Sterile Processing career that you can be proud of? What are the keys to earning the trust of your customers and the respect of your peers in our industry? In short, how do you make your career count? On this Beyond Clean episode 3 of Season 12, we sit down for a very special interview with Bob Marrs, BA, ST, CRCST, CIS, CHL, Vice President of Organizational Development at Beyond Clean, long time industry educator, speaker, advocate, and IAHCSMM Award of Honor recipient for

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31:28

All You Ever Wanted To Know About Being A Clinical...

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2021/04/12

What makes a great clinical educator? How should someone start preparing right now for a career as a clinical educator? On this Beyond Clean episode 2 of Season 12, we sit down with Marilyn Burns, RN, BS, CNOR, to talk all things education, learning, and the nitty gritty of how people interact with information in the clinical setting. Marilyn is the principal of MMBG Consulting, Director Portfolio Advisor-Surgical Services at Premier Inc. and spent many years as the Director of Clinical Affairs at

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34:32

The Write Stuff: Pens, Markers & Sterile Packaging

Beyond Clean Podcast ·

2021/04/05

Where can you write on sterile packaging? Is certain ink really toxic and potentially dangerous to patients? Is this a practical conversation for Sterile Processing teams or purely an academic one for curious nerds? On this Beyond Clean episode 1 of Season 12, we kick off the season with Kevin Anderson, Clinical Education Coordinator for Healthmark Industries, talking about all things ink, markers, and packaging. Tune in to hear Kevin's insight on this discussion, and perhaps get some ideas of your

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