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 provide commentary on the biggest issues facing Sterile Processing professionals, facilities, administrators, manufacturers, and vendors. Join us every week as we explore the hidden world of one of the most important aspect of safe surgical care.
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Personalized vs. Optimized: Dealing with the Challenge of Surgeon-Specific Surgical Trays
05/09/2024
Personalized vs. Optimized: Dealing with the Challenge of Surgeon-Specific Surgical Trays
In this CE-approved Beyond Clean Articles On-The-Go episode, Hank Balch tackles the challenge of surgeon-specific surgical trays and the need for optimization and standardization of surgical instrumentation across service lines. -- "While surgeon-specific instrument trays are still common practice today, there are convincing arguments for reconsidering this practice based on the changing dynamics of asset management, tracking, and service delivery in sterile processing. Even though this discussion has been focused on physician names, the names we should be more interested in supporting during device reprocessing is…” To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here: Stay tuned for new CE-approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: ™ Click To Subscribe on , , , or or !
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On Pathogens & PPE Ep 6: Approaches to IP Audits
05/08/2024
On Pathogens & PPE Ep 6: Approaches to IP Audits
Hey #CleanFreaks, grab your favorite IP or SP professional, and gather 'round -- it's time to change the way we think about audits in Sterile Processing! In this episode of "On Pathogens & PPE," host Jill Holdsworth and co-host Paul Gentile, and special guests Jake McHugh and Frankie Catalfumo are joining forces to help you transform your team’s approach to the often-feared IP audit. From crafting customized audit forms to implementing pre-cleaning best practices, these audit gurus are sharing their insider tips and strategies to help you ace your department's next audit with total confidence! So, turn up the volume and join us as we explore game-changing audit tips today! Over the next 12 weeks (plus one bonus episode!), Jill and special guests around the industry will provide practical insights and strategies to enhance the collaboration between Sterile Processing and Infection Prevention Professionals. New episodes of On Pathogens & PPE will release each Wednesday on all Beyond Clean & Transmission Control channels. For the best listening experience, download the Beyond Clean mobile app on Apple () and Android () devices. This series is designed to empower you and your team to transform your department’s approach to employee and patient safety. A special thanks to our Year 1 sponsor Healthmark, a Getinge company, for making this series possible! Discover Healthmark’s innovative and cost-effective infection control solutions for your healthcare facility here: If you have thoughts or feedback on this show, please email us at *Disclaimer: The views provided by hosts and guests on this series do not represent any employer, company, or third party, and are solely that of the individuals themselves.
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Confident Certification™ Ep. 37 Money Moves: Financing Your Certification Dreams
05/07/2024
Confident Certification™ Ep. 37 Money Moves: Financing Your Certification Dreams
Pursuing your certification goals is certainly an investment - an investment in your skills, time, career, and yes, your pocketbook! This week on Confident Certification™, host Sarah B. Cruz is joined by special guests Matthew Richardson and Robby Miller for an honest conversation about the money matters behind pursuing your certification goals. They’re breaking down the real costs of studying and test prep, sharing creative strategies for financing your exam goals, and sharing insider tips for maximizing your available resources. Tune in for a wealth of practical advice and inspiring stories that will leave you feeling empowered and equipped to invest in your future – your wallet (and future self) will thank you! 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 () and Android () 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
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The Papers that Make Us Awesome: Compliance Documentation in Sterile Processing
05/06/2024
The Papers that Make Us Awesome: Compliance Documentation in Sterile Processing
Are your department's compliance documents audit-ready? Are you checking and initialing your sterilizer printouts after every cycle, every time? In this week’s episode of Beyond Clean Season 24, we're joined by Rory Burke, Instrument Management System Coordinator, and documentation fanatic, to uncover the critical role that every single Sterile Processing professional plays in creating an unbreakable chain of documentation evidence. From the frontlines to the C-Suite, Rory reveals the dos and don'ts of properly documenting your department's instrument reprocessing workflows. You'll discover why "if it wasn't documented, it didn't happen" is more than just a catchy phrase - it's a powerful reminder of the trust placed in us by our patients and surgical teams. If you're ready to elevate your SPD's documentation game and prepare your team to always be audit-ready, this episode is your secret weapon for #FightingDirty! Season 24 of Beyond Clean releases under the 1 Episode = 1 CE delivery model. After finishing this interview, earn your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week. Visit our CE Credit Hub at beyondcleanmedia.com/ce-credit-hub to access this quiz and over 350 other free CE credits. #BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #WeFightDirty
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It's a Wonderful Shelf-Life | Expert Series On-The-Go
05/04/2024
It's a Wonderful Shelf-Life | Expert Series On-The-Go
On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "It's a Wonderful Shelf-Life" 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 #ExpertSeries #Podcast
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Our Productivity Metrics Are Broken: An Argument for Usable Units of Service
05/02/2024
Our Productivity Metrics Are Broken: An Argument for Usable Units of Service
In this CE-approved Beyond Clean Articles On-The-Go episode, Hank Balch discusses the shortcomings of traditional Sterile Processing productivity metrics and proposes a new approach called usable units of service (UUOS) -- "A shift to a model of usable units of service (UUOS) for the Sterile Processing industry would bring quality standards back into the productivity conversation where they truly belong. The concept of UUOS is simple. Instead of measuring productivity as worked hours vs. UOS (traditional UOS), the formula would change to account for…” Check out this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate here: Stay tuned for new CE-approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: ™ Click To Subscribe on , , , or or !
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On Pathogens & PPE Ep 5: Environmental Cleaning
05/01/2024
On Pathogens & PPE Ep 5: Environmental Cleaning
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and join the fight against pathogens in this week’s new episode of "On Pathogens & PPE!” Host Jill Holdsworth, co-host Kenneth Campbell, and special guests Paul Gentile and Doe Kley are teaming up to guide you through the ins and outs of environmental cleaning. From breaking down the critical differences between cleaning and disinfecting to sharing insider tips for selecting the right disinfectants for your department, these experts will equip you with the tools you need to #FightDirty like a pro. Tune in and join our mission to conquer the world of pathogens, one clean surface at a time! Over the next 12 weeks (plus one bonus episode!), Jill and special guests around the industry will provide practical insights and strategies to enhance the collaboration between Sterile Processing and Infection Prevention Professionals. New episodes of On Pathogens & PPE will release each Wednesday on all Beyond Clean & Transmission Control channels. For the best listening experience, download the Beyond Clean mobile app on Apple () and Android () devices. This series is designed to empower you and your team to transform your department’s approach to employee and patient safety. A special thanks to our Year 1 sponsor Healthmark, a Getinge company, for making this series possible! Discover Healthmark’s innovative and cost-effective infection control solutions for your healthcare facility here: If you have thoughts or feedback on this show, please email us at Enter for your chance to WIN! You could be one of three lucky winners to receive a 2024 APIC scholarship ($1,000 value) just by tuning in and supporting the launch of this podcast series. Enter here: *Disclaimer: The views provided by hosts and guests on this series do not represent any employer, company, or third party, and are solely that of the individuals themselves.
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Confident Certification™ Ep. 36 Dollars and Sense: Budgeting for Your Certification Success
04/30/2024
Confident Certification™ Ep. 36 Dollars and Sense: Budgeting for Your Certification Success
Money on your mind as you prep for your upcoming certification exam? You’re not alone! If you're stressing over how to afford your study materials, exam fees, and life expenses that come with pursuing your certification dreams, then this week's episode of Confident Certification™ is for you! Join Sarah B. Cruz as she dives into the financial side of certification prep, sharing her strategies for making your journey more affordable. From creating a realistic budget to balancing work, life, and study obligations, Sarah will help you develop a practical financial plan to achieve your goals - without breaking the bank! 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 () and Android () 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
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The Papers that Make Us Awesome: Department Competencies in Sterile Processing
04/29/2024
The Papers that Make Us Awesome: Department Competencies in Sterile Processing
Do you really know what you think you know? Are your department's competencies a true measure of your skills, or are they just another annual checkmark in your file? On this episode of Beyond Clean Season 24, "The Papers that Make Us Awesome," we're challenging the status quo of department competencies with Jhmeid Billingslea, competency guru, and Managing Director for Surgical Services at Advantage Support Services, Inc. Together, we'll uncover how you can transform your SPD competencies from a checkbox exercise into a powerful tool for building an unstoppable team of #CleanFreaks. Jhmeid is sharing his expert tips for crafting competencies that don't just assess skills, but ignite passion, boost confidence, and equip every technician to tackle the toughest challenges head-on. If you're ready to ditch the old approach to competencies and unleash the true potential of your department, then this is one episode you don’t want to miss. Grab your notepad, sharpen your pencil, and let's rewrite the rules of SPD success, one game-changing competency at a time! Season 24 of Beyond Clean releases under the 1 Episode = 1 CE delivery model. After finishing this interview, earn your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week. Visit our CE Credit Hub at beyondcleanmedia.com/ce-credit-hub to access this quiz and over 350 other free CE credits.
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The To-Do About Clean Steam | Expert Series On-The-Go
04/27/2024
The To-Do About Clean Steam | Expert Series On-The-Go
On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "The To-Do About Clean Steam" with our Water Quality Expert™, Jeffrey Paquet. 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 #Podcast
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Sterile Processing Travelers: Your Mini-Guide to Contract Agency Staffing in Your SPD
04/25/2024
Sterile Processing Travelers: Your Mini-Guide to Contract Agency Staffing in Your SPD
Tune in for a game plan for excelling as an SPD Traveler AND a department who hires them: "When a new traveler arrives to begin a contract at your facility, don't forget these folks are not robots. They may be highly trained and highly experienced technicians, but they are still human beings. Their onboarding process may have to be accelerated, but it needs to be there, nonetheless...
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On Pathogens & PPE Ep 4: PPE Basics: Donning & Doffing
04/24/2024
On Pathogens & PPE Ep 4: PPE Basics: Donning & Doffing
Hey #CleanFreaks, are you following the right steps when donning and doffing your PPE? In this episode of "On Pathogens & PPE," host Jill Holdsworth, and co-host Kevin Anderson are joined by special guests Jill Morgan and Jen Jaffee to explore the proper techniques for safely donning and doffing your personal protective equipment. Tune in as these experts share their tips for finding the perfect balance between comfort and protection, ensuring your department is always stocked with the right PPE, and navigating tricky situations when PPE inevitably fails. So, grab your trusty gowns, gloves, masks, face shields, and shoe covers, and join us as we conquer the world of pathogens, one properly donned PPE at a time! Over the next 12 weeks (plus one bonus episode!), Jill and special guests around the industry will provide practical insights and strategies to enhance the collaboration between Sterile Processing and Infection Prevention Professionals. New episodes of On Pathogens & PPE will release each Wednesday on all Beyond Clean & Transmission Control channels. For the best listening experience, download the Beyond Clean mobile app on Apple () and Android () devices. This series is designed to empower you and your team to transform your department’s approach to employee and patient safety. A special thanks to our Year 1 sponsor Healthmark, a Getinge company, for making this series possible! Discover Healthmark’s innovative and cost-effective infection control solutions for your healthcare facility here: If you have thoughts or feedback on this show, please email us at Enter for your chance to WIN! You could be one of three lucky winners to receive a 2024 APIC scholarship ($1,000 value) just by tuning in and supporting the launch of this podcast series. Enter here: *Disclaimer: The views provided by hosts and guests on this series do not represent any employer, company, or third party, and are solely that of the individuals themselves.
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Confident Certification™ Ep.35 Creating Your Study Oasis: Finding Calm in the Chaos
04/23/2024
Confident Certification™ Ep.35 Creating Your Study Oasis: Finding Calm in the Chaos
Are you struggling to find your study groove amidst the chaos of everyday life? Don’t miss this week’s episode of Confident Certification™, as host Sarah B. Cruz explores the concept of environmental testing awareness and how it can impact your exam prep. Whether you're dealing with noisy neighbors, a packed schedule, or just trying to stay focused in a world of distractions, this episode will help you create a study plan that works with your unique environment - not against it. Tune in to discover how you can harness the power of environmental awareness to overcome obstacles, stay motivated, and achieve your certification success! 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 () and Android () 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
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The Papers that Make Us Awesome: Policies and Procedures in Sterile Processing
04/22/2024
The Papers that Make Us Awesome: Policies and Procedures in Sterile Processing
Sterile Processing Policies and Procedures: Who writes them? Who should be writing them? And most importantly, can everyone understand them once they are written? This week, in Episode 4 from Beyond Clean Season 24, Mila Miranda, Assistant Manager for Sterile Processing at UC Davis Medical Center joins us to unravel the "how's" and "why's" behind crafting effective policies and procedures in Sterile Processing. Drawing from personal experiences, Mila emphasizes the critical role policies and procedures play in increasing compliance and safeguarding both technicians and patients alike. Discover practical tips for translating policies from mere words on paper to impactful actions on the frontlines of our SPDs. If you've ever wondered why certain policies make the cut in your department's handbook, this episode is your secret weapon for conquering your SPD's standards with clarity, compliance, and confidence! Season 24 of Beyond Clean releases under the 1 Episode = 1 CE delivery model. After finishing this interview, earn your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week. Visit our CE Credit Hub at beyondcleanmedia.com/ce-credit-hub to access this quiz and over 350 other free CE credits. #BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #WeFightDirty
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Efficiency Boost: How AI Improves SPD Workflows | Expert Series On-The-Go
04/20/2024
Efficiency Boost: How AI Improves SPD Workflows | Expert Series On-The-Go
On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Efficiency Boost: How AI Improves SPD Workflows" 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! #BeyondClean #ExpertSeries #Podcast
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Become a Triple-Threat Sterile Processing Leader: What Your Teams Need and Your Bosses Want
04/18/2024
Become a Triple-Threat Sterile Processing Leader: What Your Teams Need and Your Bosses Want
Tune in to learn about what a "triple-threat" Sterile Processing leader looks like and how to develop these important skills for your future: "Some of the best front-line technicians I've ever known excelled because they knew how important relationships were to doing their jobs well. Some of the best supervisors and managers I've seen were intentional about reaching out to other department leaders and collaborating on mutually beneficial projects...
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On Pathogens & PPE Ep 3: PPE Basics: Introducing PPE
04/17/2024
On Pathogens & PPE Ep 3: PPE Basics: Introducing PPE
Hey, Sterile Processing Pros! It's time to suit up and dive into the world of personal protective equipment (PPE) in this week’s new episode of our "On Pathogens & PPE" series! Join host Jill Holdsworth, co-host Paul Gentile, and special guests Cheron Rojo and Mary Ann DeMaet as they break down the basics and challenges of PPE. From gowns and gloves to masks and face shields, our experts will guide you through the essential armor of Sterile Processing safety. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a newbie in the fight against pathogens, this episode is your ultimate guide to gearing up and #FightingDirty in your SPD! Over the next 12 weeks (plus one bonus episode!), Jill and special guests around the industry will provide practical insights and strategies to enhance the collaboration between Sterile Processing and Infection Prevention Professionals. New episodes of On Pathogens & PPE will release each Wednesday on all Beyond Clean & Transmission Control channels. For the best listening experience, download the Beyond Clean mobile app on Apple () and Android () devices. This series is designed to empower you and your team to transform your department’s approach to employee and patient safety. A special thanks to our Year 1 sponsor Healthmark, a Getinge company, for making this series possible! Discover Healthmark’s innovative and cost-effective infection control solutions for your healthcare facility here: If you have thoughts or feedback on this show, please email us at Enter for your chance to WIN! You could be one of three lucky winners to receive a 2024 APIC scholarship ($1,000 value) just by tuning in and supporting the launch of this podcast series. Enter here: *Disclaimer: The views provided by hosts and guests on this series do not represent any employer, company, or third party, and are solely that of the individuals themselves.
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Confident Certification™ Ep. 34 From Fatigue to Focus: How to Stay Energized & Engaged During Exam Prep
04/16/2024
Confident Certification™ Ep. 34 From Fatigue to Focus: How to Stay Energized & Engaged During Exam Prep
Feeling burnt out from hitting the books? Are you struggling to stay focused and motivated during your study sessions? Then this week's new episode of Confident Certification™ is for you! Join host Sarah B. Cruz as she tackles the all-too-familiar phenomenon of study fatigue, exploring the three phases of mental exhaustion that can occur during your exam prep. Sarah shares her proven strategies for staying energized and engaged while studying, so you can overcome your study fatigue and maintain your momentum. So, tune in, re-energize, and get ready to conquer your study sessions with focus and determination! 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 () and Android () 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
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The Papers that Make Us Awesome: Onboarding & Orientation in Sterile Processing
04/15/2024
The Papers that Make Us Awesome: Onboarding & Orientation in Sterile Processing
First impressions are everything, especially when it comes to an SPD technician's first day on the job. But it's not just about the impression they make - it's also the impression the department makes on them! On this episode of Beyond Clean Season 24, we're joined by Meredith Garza, Market Development Lead with The Resource Group, to explore what makes a great SPD onboarding and orientation program stand out from the rest. You'll hear Meredith's strategies for rolling out the red carpet for new hires, making them feel valued, and setting them up for long-term success in the department and industry at large. We’ll uncover cautionary tales of onboarding gone wrong and insider tips for creating an orientation program that will make your new techs think, “I made the right choice joining this team!” Whether you're a manager looking to revamp your orientation process or a technician eager to make a lasting impact, this episode is packed with game-changing insights you won't want to miss. Tune in now and discover how to make your SPD's first impression unforgettable - in all the right ways! Season 24 of Beyond Clean releases under the 1 Episode = 1 CE delivery model. After finishing this interview, earn your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week. Visit our CE Credit Hub at beyondcleanmedia.com/ce-credit-hub to access this quiz and over 350 other free CE credits. #BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #WeFightDirty
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Make Small Improvements for Big Results: Part 1 | Expert Series On-The-Go
04/13/2024
Make Small Improvements for Big Results: Part 1 | Expert Series On-The-Go
On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Make Small Improvements for Big Results: Part 1" 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 fighting dirty! #SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #ExpertSeries #Podcast
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Automating the Rinsing Process: Exploring the QuickRinse® Instrument Rinse System
04/12/2024
Automating the Rinsing Process: Exploring the QuickRinse® Instrument Rinse System
In today’s fast-paced surgery center and hospital reprocessing settings, utilizing rinsing and flushing products that can free up your hands to perform other tasks, greatly improving the speed and efficiency of your instrument reprocessing, is a game changer! On this week’s Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™, we talk with David Salzberg, President at Advanced Optisurgical Inc., about the QuickRinse® Instrument Rinse System that is replacing the outdated syringe method of rinsing lumened instruments such as Phaco and I/A handpieces, cannulas, and scopes. Discover how you can increase efficiency and consistency in your department with help from hands-free instrument flushing! Learn more about the QuickRinse® Instrument Rinse System by calling 1-800-576-1266, e-mailing , and visiting Don’t forget to enter for your chance to win a FREE QuickRinse® Instrument Rinse System! Email and mention this podcast to be entered into the giveaway drawing. Good luck!
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On-site Versus Off-site: The Battle for the Future of Sterile Processing Services
04/11/2024
On-site Versus Off-site: The Battle for the Future of Sterile Processing Services
In this CE-approved Beyond Clean Articles On-The-Go episode, Hank Balch weighs in on the ongoing debate between on-site vs. off-site reprocessing models, while sharing his perspective on the future of off-site reprocessing – “I believe the future of Sterile Processing in the US is going to transition to a predominantly off-site model of reprocessing. The reasons for this have everything to do with the value of existing (and limited) hospital real estate, the economies of scale created by building efficiencies into the construction of off-site facilities (rather than trying to squeeze efficiency out of a poorly planned on-site department), and…” Check out this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate here: Stay tuned for new CE-approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: ™ Click To Subscribe on , , , or or !
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On Pathogens & PPE Ep 2: Understanding Different Types of Pathogens
04/10/2024
On Pathogens & PPE Ep 2: Understanding Different Types of Pathogens
Calling all #CleanFreaks! Get ready to don up and join the fight against the microscopic menaces lurking in our healthcare facilities! In this action-packed episode of “On Pathogens & PPE,” host Jill Holdsworth, co-host Michael Matthews, and special guests Jeri Culbertson and Patrick Gordon, team up to explore the unseen world of bacteria, viruses, and fungi. From identifying the crucial differences between these tiny invaders to understanding the role of the environment in their transmission, we’ll discover why effective reprocessing begins right in the OR. Tune in and grab your disinfectant wipes; we're uncovering the hidden world of pathogens! Over the next 12 weeks (plus one bonus episode!), Jill and special guests around the industry will provide practical insights and strategies to enhance the collaboration between Sterile Processing and Infection Prevention Professionals. New episodes of On Pathogens & PPE will release each Wednesday on all Beyond Clean & Transmission Control channels. For the best listening experience, download the Beyond Clean mobile app on Apple () and Android () devices. This series is designed to empower you and your team to transform your department’s approach to employee and patient safety. A special thanks to our Year 1 sponsor Healthmark, a Getinge company, for making this series possible! Discover Healthmark’s innovative and cost-effective infection control solutions for your healthcare facility here: If you have thoughts or feedback on this show, please email us at Enter for your chance to WIN! You could be one of three lucky winners to receive a 2024 APIC scholarship ($1,000 value) just by tuning in and supporting the launch of this podcast series. Enter here: *Disclaimer: The views provided by hosts and guests on this series do not represent any employer, company, or third party, and are solely that of the individuals themselves.
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Confident Certification™ Ep. 33 Mindset Matters: Overcoming Test Anxiety and Achieving Your Goals
04/09/2024
Confident Certification™ Ep. 33 Mindset Matters: Overcoming Test Anxiety and Achieving Your Goals
Do you struggle with test anxiety and are feeling uneasy about your upcoming exam? Know that you are not alone! This week on Confident Certification™, host Sarah B. Cruz shares her personal experiences with overcoming exam nerves and offers her proven techniques for managing anxiety, navigating testing accommodations, and developing a mindset for success. If you're feeling increasingly anxious as your exam date approaches, this episode is your guide to conquering your personal testing challenges and achieving your goals with confidence! 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 () and Android () 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
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The Papers that Make Us Awesome: Job Descriptions in Sterile Processing
04/08/2024
The Papers that Make Us Awesome: Job Descriptions in Sterile Processing
“Sterile Processing, what’s that?” If this question sounds all too familiar, you’re not alone! As Sterile Processing professionals, we’ve all been asked this a time or two. So, how do you describe our career? How should we describe it? On this episode of Beyond Clean Season 24, "The Papers that Make Us Awesome," we’re joined by Beth Rayfield, the trailblazing Director of Central Supply and Sterile Processing at IU Health, to uncover the secrets of crafting job descriptions that don’t just fill roles but forge an unstoppable team of Sterile Processing heroes. We're not just talking about duties and qualifications; we're diving into how the right words can attract top talent, set the stage for exceptional careers, and ultimately, redefine what it means to be a #CleanFreak. Tune in, get inspired, and let's rewrite the rules of SPD success, one job description at a time! Season 24 of Beyond Clean releases under the 1 Episode = 1 CE delivery model. After finishing this interview, earn your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week. Visit our CE Credit Hub at beyondcleanmedia.com/ce-credit-hub to access this quiz and over 350 other free CE credits. #BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #WeFightDirty
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The Pros and Cons of UV Based Technology | Expert Series On-The-Go
04/06/2024
The Pros and Cons of UV Based Technology | Expert Series On-The-Go
On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "The Pros and Cons of UV Based 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 #Podcast
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Making the (Business) Case: A Value Analysis Toolkit for Sterile Processing
04/05/2024
Making the (Business) Case: A Value Analysis Toolkit for Sterile Processing
Do you have the tools you need, to make the business case you want to improve your Sterile Processing department? Do you know what improvements others are already seeing across the country? On this week's Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™, we speak with Mark Copeland from 3T Medical, as he shares his vision for putting tangible value analysis tools into the hands of the clinicians who need them most. Learn how Mark and his team are driving down costs of reprocessing, decreasing total instrument sets required to support surgery, and saving crucial facility space as they provide assessment tools that put decision-making power back into Sterile Processing. After you tune in, don't forget to check out the ONE TRAY®/EZ-TRAX™ Value Analysis Study available for download here: Do you want to calculate your own estimated savings? Visit: For more questions about the value analysis tools mentioned in this episode, reach out to Mark for help at . For any queries or additional information, contact ONE TRAY®/IST at or call them at 937-619-0138. Don’t forget to follow the ONE TRAY® IFU for use. Also, stay connected on and for updates! [Condoc 540]
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O’ Standards, Where Art Thou? Vendors, Users, and Hard Questions about the State of Sterile Processing
04/04/2024
O’ Standards, Where Art Thou? Vendors, Users, and Hard Questions about the State of Sterile Processing
In this CE-approved Beyond Clean Articles On-The-Go episode, Hank Balch highlights the influence vendors and manufacturers have on Sterile Processing industry standards and the lasting impact it can have on the future of our industry – "The fact that manufacturers have a controlling interest in the conversations that drive the development of Sterile Processing industry standards is a problem. There's no denying this. Now we need to ask every user, organization, and vendor in our industry what exactly are we going to do about it, because ultimately, he or she who controls the standards controls the…” Check out this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate here: Stay tuned for new CE-approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: ™ Click To Subscribe on , , , or or !
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On Pathogens & PPE Ep 1: Basics of Infection Prevention
04/03/2024
On Pathogens & PPE Ep 1: Basics of Infection Prevention
Masks on, gloves up -- it’s time to #FightDirty with Beyond Clean and Transmission Control's newest podcast series launch, On Pathogens & PPE! Join host Jill Holdsworth, co-host Frankie Catalfumo, and special guests Ben Galvan and Deanna Hillstrom, as they set the stage for an exciting 12-part series uniting Sterile Processing and Infection Prevention professionals for the ultimate showdown against the microscopic world of pathogens and microbials. In this kickoff episode, our hosts suit up to explore the essentials of hand hygiene, disinfection, and the power of collaboration between IPs and SPD teams. So, grab your PPE and tune in because when it comes to keeping patients safe, we’re all in this together! Over the next 12 weeks (plus one bonus episode!), Jill and special guests around the industry will provide practical insights and strategies to enhance the collaboration between Sterile Processing and Infection Prevention Professionals. New episodes of On Pathogens & PPE will release each Wednesday on all Beyond Clean & Transmission Control channels. For the best listening experience, download the Beyond Clean mobile app on Apple () and Android () devices. This series is designed to empower you and your team to transform your department’s approach to employee and patient safety. A special thanks to our Year 1 sponsor Healthmark, a Getinge company, for making this series possible! Discover Healthmark’s innovative and cost-effective infection control solutions for your healthcare facility here: If you have thoughts or feedback on this show, please email us at Enter for your chance to WIN! You could be one of three lucky winners to receive a 2024 APIC scholarship ($1000 value) just by tuning in and supporting the launch of this podcast series. Enter here: *Disclaimer: The views provided from hosts and guests on this series do not represent any employer, company, or third party, and are solely that of the individuals themselves.
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Confident Certification™ Ep. 32 The Language of Sterile Processing: Conquering Your Certification Goals en Español
04/02/2024
Confident Certification™ Ep. 32 The Language of Sterile Processing: Conquering Your Certification Goals en Español
Hola profesionales del SPD! This week on Confident Certification™, host Sarah B. Cruz welcomes Angie Holland and Nestor Hernandez to explore the unique advantages and challenges of mastering the Sterile Processing profession in different languages. From translating tricky technical terms to leveraging your skill set to serve diverse patient populations, this dynamic trio is breaking down language barriers and sharing expert tips for success. Whether you're looking to boost your career or support your Spanish-speaking fellow #CleanFreaks, this episode is your key to unlocking the power of language and diversity in the Sterile Processing universe. Tune in now and discover how you can conquer your certification goals -- en español! 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 () and Android () 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
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