When Tools and Training Are Out of Reach: Sterile Processing Education Charitable Trust-Christina Fast
Release Date: 02/17/2020
The Processes that Save Lives: Case Cart Picking 101
Beyond Clean Podcast
The preference sheet: a #CleanFreaks guide to case cart picking success....or is it? For most departments, these documents are outdated, incomplete, or completely dependent upon the picker's expertise to interpret. On this week's episode of Beyond Clean Season 26, Sterile Processing Consultant Art Babiy joins us to give a crash course in "Case Cart Picking 101!" From exposing the real challenges behind effective case cart picking, staff training, and more – we're uncovering why this crucial process is about more than just following a checklist. Whether you're a picking pro or picking up a...
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Transportation: The Most Overlooked Phase of Flexible Endoscope Reprocessing? | Expert Series On-The-Go
Beyond Clean Podcast
On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Transportation: The Most Overlooked Phase of Flexible Endoscope Reprocessing?" with our Flexible Endoscope Expert™, Michael Matthews. To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean mailing list by visiting: Do you know a #SterileProcessing expert who you'd love to hear from on our series? Or do you have a question for one of our current experts? Contact us at any time via email at: [email protected] Until next time, keep...
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The Processes that Save Lives: It's about Time for Turnovers
Beyond Clean Podcast
When was the last time a surgeon needed a tray "right now" - and your SPD had to rush and make it happen? Whether it's a compromised tray or another add-on case, these high-pressure situations put both our processes and patients at risk. In this episode of "The Processes that Save Lives," we explore the complexities of instrument turnovers with Rebecca Lauber, member of the Beyond Clean Advisory Group and Regional OR/SPD Trainer. From managing urgent requests to preventing cut corners, Rebecca reveals how effective planning, communication, and data can transform your SPD's turnover challenges...
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How is a Rigid Container Different than Wrap? | Expert Series On-The-Go
Beyond Clean Podcast
On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "How is a Rigid Container Different than Wrap?" with our Sterile Containers Expert™, Mike Strand. To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean mailing list by visiting: Do you know a #SterileProcessing expert who you'd love to hear from on our series? Or do you have a question for one of our current experts? Contact us at any time via email at: [email protected] Until next time, keep fighting dirty! #BeyondClean...
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The Processes that Save Lives: Repair Management Really Matters
Beyond Clean Podcast
Ever wonder what happens to those broken instruments once you place them in the repair bin? Their journey from the repair bin to the repair van and back again is more complex—and critical—than you might think! On this week’s episode of Beyond Clean Season 26, Chase Elms, Sterile Processing Supervisor and member of the Beyond Clean Advisory Group, joins us to go beyond the repair bin and explore the intricacies of instrument repair management. From navigating complex repair contracts to improving communication with repair vendors, Chase reveals how a streamlined repair process can enhance...
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Generative AI for Sterile Processing | Expert Series On-The-Go
Beyond Clean Podcast
On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Generative AI for Sterile Processing," with our Artificial Intelligence Expert™, Yeshwanth Pulijala, PhD. To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean mailing list by visiting: Do you know a #SterileProcessing expert who you'd love to hear from on our series? Or do you have a question for one of our current experts? Contact us at any time via email at: [email protected] Until next time, keep fighting dirty!...
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The Processes that Save Lives: Sterilizer Loading Ensures Excellence
Beyond Clean Podcast
Wet Packs. Two words no Sterile Processing technician wants to hear in the middle of a busy shift. One wet tray means rewrapping an entire load, scrambling to meet turnaround times, and potentially throwing off the OR’s schedule. So, what if the solution to eliminating wet packs was all in how you load your sterilizer cart? In this episode of Beyond Clean's "The Processes that Save Lives," we talk to David Jagrosse, President of David Jagrosse Consulting, about all things sterilizer loading! From the importance of proper tray placement to navigating the do's and don'ts of mixed loads, David...
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How Does a Container Work in a Steam Sterilizer? | Expert Series On-The-Go
Beyond Clean Podcast
On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "How Does a Container Work in a Steam Sterilizer?" with our Sterile Containers Expert™, Mike Strand. To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean mailing list by visiting: Do you know a #SterileProcessing expert who you'd love to hear from on our series? Or do you have a question for one of our current experts? Contact us at any time via email at: [email protected] Until next time, keep fighting dirty! #BeyondClean...
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The Processes that Save Lives: Manual Cleaning Means We Care
Beyond Clean Podcast
Grab your cleaning brushes, fill up those sinks, and turn up the volume, it's time to dive into the complex world of manual cleaning! In this Season 26 premiere episode of Beyond Clean, "The Processes that Save Lives," Sean Weir, aka "The Bearded Educator," joins us to scrub away at industry assumptions and to shine a spotlight on the critical role manual cleaning plays in our reprocessing workflows. From OR pretreatment processes to automated vs manual cleaning, Sean weighs in on the key factors that can make or break your SPD's decontamination success. Buckle up as we tackle the ongoing...
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Placing AI at the Core of Your Sterile Processing Operations | Expert Series On-The-Go
Beyond Clean Podcast
On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Placing AI at the Core of Your Sterile Processing Operations," with our Artificial Intelligence Expert™, Yeshwanth Pulijala, PhD. To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean mailing list by visiting: Do you know a #SterileProcessing expert who you'd love to hear from on our series? Or do you have a question for one of our current experts? Contact us at any time via email at: [email protected] Until next...
info_outlineIn 2011, Christina Fast, an internationally certified Sterile Processing Educator, volunteered on the Africa Mercy—the world’s largest floating hospital. While docked in Freetown, Sierra Leone, Christina visited the sterile processing department of a local healthcare facility where she witnessed health care workers responsible for reprocessing surgical instruments who had never received training. Upon her return to Canada, Christina shared her vision of starting an organization to help decrease the risk of surgical infections in resource-constrained countries. Christina founded the Sterile Processing Education Charitable Trust (SPECT) in 2013 and has since educated over 1400 sterile processing professionals in 14 different countries. For all of you wanting to learn about how you can make an impact on patient safety, both locally and globally, and support the mission of SPECT, tune in to this episode of Beyond Clean for a double dose of motivation and inspiration!