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 For most departments, these documents are outdated, incomplete, or completely dependent upon the picker's expertise to interpret.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_outlineThe time has come to put down the books and conquer your certification fears! On this week's episode of Confident Certification™, host Sarah B. Cruz gives us her straightforward, candid pep talk -- "Just Take the Test!" After weeks of preparation and countless study tips and tricks shared, she explains why it's time to stop overthinking and start doing. Join Sarah as she dives into the common self-made obstacles that hold us back while offering candid advice to help you push through the procrastination and anxiety that come with test day. If you've been hesitating to take that final step, this episode is your call to action. Tune in now and discover how committing to your certification can open doors to endless possibilities in your Sterile Processing career!
Over the next 52 weeks, Sarah and special guests from around the industry will provide tangible tools to build your test prep confidence, understand the challenges that technicians encounter as they study, and equip every member of the Sterile Processing team to be the best advocates they can be for professional development.
New episodes of Confident Certification™ will release each Tuesday on Beyond Clean channels. For the best listening experience, download the Beyond Clean mobile app on Apple (https://lnkd.in/guh_vxzu) and Android (https://lnkd.in/gHnfh28a) devices.
This series is an innovative educational experience created to help you, your students, and your coworkers ace your Sterile Processing certification with confidence! Special thanks to our Year 1 sponsor Aesculap (US) for making this series possible!
If you have thoughts or feedback on this new show, please email us at [email protected]