Safe & Sterile Endoscopes - Inside the Idea: Endoscope Design, Functionality & Reprocessing
Release Date: 05/19/2025
StreetClothes: The Hiker
Transmission Control
On this episode of StreetClothes, we talk to a healthcare professional who spends her time away from the hospital chasing trails and wide-open views. Whether she’s trekking solo through Iceland or tackling steep paths with friends, this adventurer finds peace wherever her hiking boots take her. Tune in to hear how Brenna Doran embraces the calm and clarity of the outdoors—one step, one trail, and one hike at a time… If you like this series OR have an interesting side-hustle, passion project, or hobby you do outside of your hospital day job that keeps you inspired, refreshed, and...
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Special Podcast Release: Before & After – Episode 2
Transmission Control
Join host Hank Balch for this special Episode 2 release of our "Before & After" series on Transmission Control, as we hear about the IP buzz from Phoenix with guest George Cronin from Dri-Scope Aid. Whether you visited Booth #1335 or missed the conference entirely, this episode delivers the essential takeaways from the expo floor and charts the path forward for endoscope drying implementation. Most importantly, we want to make sure you bookmark for your endoscope drying resource hub! In our conversation, George shares the most pressing questions infection preventionists are...
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Safe & Sterile Endoscopes - Engaging the Future: Clinical Implications of Sterile Endoscopes
Transmission Control
Hey, #CleanFreaks -- are you ready to uncover what’s next in endoscope reprocessing? In this exciting series finale episode of "Safe & Sterile Endoscopes," Dr. Ivan Salgo, Chief Medical Officer & Vice President at ASP, joins us to pull back the curtain on the game-changing technologies reshaping our approach to endoscope sterility! From conquering biofilm challenges to elevating quality standards, this episode is packed with innovations that will transform your approach to scope reprocessing. Whether you're #FightingDirty in decontam or leading from the C-suite, you won't want to...
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StreetClothes: The Motorcyclist
Transmission Control
On this episode of our StreetClothes human-interest podcast series, we talk to a healthcare professional whose passion for two wheels brings freedom, focus, and a whole lot of fuel to life outside the hospital. From the thrill of the throttle to the quietness of the long ride, this rider has discovered that nothing clears the mind quite like a full tank and the open road. Tune in to hear how Jennifer Barnickel unplugs and reconnects one curve, one gear, and one mile at a time… If you like this series OR have an interesting side-hustle, passion project, or hobby you do outside of your...
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Special Podcast Release: Before & After – Episode 1
Transmission Control
What do scopes & Phoenix both have in common? They are best enjoyed...dry! Join host Hank Balch for this special Episode 1 release of our "Before & After" series on Transmission Control, as we go behind the scenes with George Cronin from Dri-Scope Aid (Booth #1335) ahead of this year's infection prevention conference in Phoenix. As the 2025 Endoscope Drying Expert™ for the Transmission Control platform, George shares insider insights about Dri-Scope's innovative solutions for drying internal channels of endoscopes across multiple departments - from GI and urology to bronchoscopes and...
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Safe & Sterile Endoscopes - The Next Chapter: The Regulatory & Guideline Shifts Surrounding Endoscopes
Transmission Control
As industry standards and guidelines evolve, are your department’s workflows keeping up? In this week’s new episode from our “Safe and Sterile Endoscopes” series, Stacy Johnson and Melanie Marshall, Clinical Education Consultants at ASP, join us to break down the latest regulatory requirements, including AAMI ST91, and their impact on endoscope reprocessing workflows. From FDA recommendations to evidence-based standards, these education experts outline what these changes mean for your department. Whether you’re preparing for your next audit or updating outdated processes, this...
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Safe & Sterile Endoscopes - Together We Win: Clinical Collaboration Driving Best Practices
Transmission Control
What does it take to build a winning endoscope reprocessing program? Teamwork! In Episode 4 of our “Safe & Sterile Endoscopes” series, Julie Gorog, Clinical Education Consultant at ASP, reveals why bridging departmental gaps is essential for advancing patient safety. From crafting effective competency programs to enhancing quality assurance practices, Julie shares strategies for uniting SPD, OR, and IP teams around shared safety and reprocessing goals. Whether you’re looking to streamline communication or refine training techniques, this episode delivers the tools you need to foster...
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StreetClothes: The Bakers
Transmission Control
On this episode of our StreetClothes podcast series, we talk to two healthcare professionals who find comfort, creativity, and a little pinch of calm in the art of baking. Whether it’s homemade bagels, a failed bundt cake, or family traditions passed down through generations, these self-taught bakers have each discovered their own flavor of joy in the kitchen. Tune in to hear how Vanessa Frank & Chelsea Wolner are keeping things sweet outside their 9-to-5s—one pie, muffin, and cookie at a time… If you like this series OR have an interesting side-hustle, passion project, or hobby you...
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Safe & Sterile Endoscopes - The Struggle for Safety: Endoscope Reprocessing Challenges
Transmission Control
What are the biggest roadblocks for safe and effective endoscope reprocessing? From biofilm buildup to the challenges of cleaning hard-to-reach channels, we’re pulling back the curtain on the hidden obstacles that make endoscopes some of the most complex devices to reprocess! In this week’s new episode from our “Safe & Sterile Endoscopes” series, Benedicta Ampadu, Global Product Manager at ASP, dives into the risks, realities, and strategies that frontline teams need to overcome their toughest reprocessing challenges. Get ready to streamline your reprocessing workflows with...
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Safe & Sterile Endoscopes - Inside the Idea: Endoscope Design, Functionality & Reprocessing
Transmission Control
From the drawing board to the operating room, every detail in endoscope design matters! In Episode 2 of “Safe & Sterile Endoscopes,” ASP’s Khoi Pham and Tamara Beehler join us for an insider’s look at the science behind endoscope design, functionality, and innovation. From cutting-edge materials to automated systems, they reveal how modern endoscope designs are solving complex challenges while prioritizing patient care and safety. With firsthand insights and a glimpse into the prototypes shaping the future, this episode will change how you view these critical devices. Step into the...
info_outlineFrom the drawing board to the operating room, every detail in endoscope design matters! In Episode 2 of “Safe & Sterile Endoscopes,” ASP’s Khoi Pham and Tamara Beehler join us for an insider’s look at the science behind endoscope design, functionality, and innovation. From cutting-edge materials to automated systems, they reveal how modern endoscope designs are solving complex challenges while prioritizing patient care and safety. With firsthand insights and a glimpse into the prototypes shaping the future, this episode will change how you view these critical devices. Step into the next era of endoscope design – tune in now!
This dynamic 6-part series explores the critical world of endoscope innovation, design, and safety. Each episode will feature insights from industry leaders and clinical experts who are transforming the way we approach scope safety and sterility. From frontline technicians to department leaders, this series will equip your team with powerful strategies to transform your reprocessing workflows!
A special thanks to our sponsor, Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP), for making this series possible! Their commitment to education and quality in endoscope care has been instrumental in bringing this series to life.
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*This episode is not approved for SPD CE Credit.