When Tools and Training Are Out of Reach: Sterile Processing Education Charitable Trust-Christina Fast
Release Date: 02/17/2020
Microbes Beware: Disinfection & Sterilization of Endoscopes
Beyond Clean Podcast
When it comes to endoscope reprocessing, how do you choose between high-level disinfection and sterilization? In this week’s new episode from our "Unbroken: The Care and Handling of Endoscopes” series, we’re sitting down with scope experts, Bobbie Gaskins, Nicholas Day, and Garett Kaple, to explore the decision-making process behind these critical cleaning methods. We'll delve into the pros and cons of each approach, discuss the impact on workflow efficiency and patient safety, and share real-world strategies for making the best choice for your facility. Whether you're navigating...
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Safe & Reliable Use of UV Technology | 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, "Safe & Reliable Use of UV Technology," with our UV Disinfection Expert™, Daan Hoek. 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 #ExpertSeries...
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Scoping in Quality: Visual Inspection of Endoscopes
Beyond Clean Podcast
From visual checks to advanced technological tools, endoscope inspection is one of the most critical steps in ensuring patient safety – so, how thorough are your facility's protocols? Are you inspecting every scope, for every procedure? In this week’s new episode from our "Unbroken: The Care and Handling of Endoscopes” series, Bobbie Gaskins, Nicholas Day, and Garett Kaple are back and ready to tackle the intricacies of endoscope inspection! These endoscope enthusiasts will dive into the nitty-gritty of scope inspection, from the latest tech tools to the crucial need for standardized...
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Aseptic Presentation of Rigid Containers | 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, "Aseptic Presentation of Rigid Containers" 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 #ExpertSeries...
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Let that Sink In: Dangers to Scopes in Decontamination
Beyond Clean Podcast
Gowns on, gloves up -- it's time to #FightDirty in this week's new episode of our latest podcast series, "Unbroken: The Care and Handling of Endoscopes!” We’re diving into scope decontamination processes with our endoscope experts, Bobbie Gaskins, Nicholas Day, and Garett Kaple. They’re teaming up to explore the intricacies of proper cleaning techniques, the importance of selecting the right cleaning tools, and the potential consequences of improper care and handling. Whether you're dealing with flexible or rigid scopes, this episode is packed with actionable steps to enhance your...
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What to Expect with Your New AI Application in 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, "What to Expect with Your New AI Application in 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...
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Safe Passage: Transporting Endoscopes with Care
Beyond Clean Podcast
From SPD to the OR and back again, our endoscopes embark on a critical journey for every patient, every time. So how does your facility ensure these delicate instruments arrive safely at their destination? In Episode 2 of our new podcast series, "Unbroken: The Care and Handling of Endoscopes," we're joined by Bobbie Gaskins, Nicholas Day, and Garett Kaple to discuss the complexities of endoscope transportation. They’re diving into regulatory guidelines, common challenges, innovative solutions that can significantly impact your endoscope handling process, and more. Tune in to discover how...
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Open or Closed Storage That is the Question | 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, "Open or Closed Storage That is the Question," with our Healthcare Storage Expert™, Dustin Patterson. 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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Pretreatment: Delivered When Efficiency & Efficacy Matter Most
Beyond Clean Podcast
Looking to unlock the secret to operational efficiency and instrument longevity in your Operating Room & Sterile Processing department? What if there was a comprehensive solution to streamline your workflow and extend the life of your instruments? In this week’s Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™, we’re joined by Jarrod Watson-Lewis, Brand Manager for OR Disposables and SPD Portfolio, and Brian Sidow, Staff Scientist at Stryker, to explore Stryker's innovative approach to instrument pretreatment and their clinically proven strategies for enhancing the lifespan of your SPD’s power...
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Scope Treatment Triumphs: Overcoming Obstacles at the Point-of-Use
Beyond Clean Podcast
Can point-of-use treatment really make or break your entire endoscope reprocessing workflow? Buckle up, scope enthusiasts! We're tackling this critical question and more as we kick off our exclusive new podcast series, "Unbroken: The Care and Handling of Endoscopes." Scope-savvy superstars, Garett Kaple, Katie Minion, and Joanne Lee are teaming up to help us explore the common challenges of implementing effective pre-cleaning workflows amidst the pressures of busy ORs and quick turnovers. Tune in to discover how mastering this often-overlooked first step can impact patient safety and extend...
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!