Beyond Clean Podcast

This special release episode of the Beyond Clean podcast features a recent Expert Series conference session with our Manual Cleaning Expert Jamie Zarembinski, CCSVP, Clinical Educator at Key Surgical. Has manual cleaning changed at all in the last few years? Are we seeing more or less attention given to it by industry organizations? These are important questions to ask and during this interview, we talked about the people, processes and products that impact a tech's ability to be a high or low-performing manual cleaner. Will we debunk a myth or two about manual cleaning as well? Join us and find out! This special release is worth 1 CE credit, so once you finish this interview, you can get your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week. For access to this CE quiz and over 180 other free CE credit, visit our CE Credit Hub -> http://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub #BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #Podcast #CE #ExpertSeries

This special release episode of the Beyond Clean podcast features a recent Expert Series conference session with our Gas Sterilization Expert Ted May, President & CEO of the Andersen Products Division of Andersen Sterilizers. We were all about starting the conference off with an intensely honest conversation around Ethylene Oxide (EtO)! During this session we discussed exactly where gas sterilization comes into the conversation around superbug outbreaks and patient safety. What are the most prevalent myths in the healthcare industry today related to gas sterilization and what does the future of gas sterilization look like in the next 5 – 10 years? Tune into this episode to find out! This special release is worth 1 CE credit, so once you finish this interview, you can get your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week. For access to this CE quiz and over 180 other free CE credit, visit our CE Credit Hub -> http://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub #BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #Podcast #CE #ExpertSeries

This special release episode of the Beyond Clean podcast features a recent Expert Series conference session with our Water Quality Expert Jonathan Wilder, PhD, Managing Director for the Quality Processing Resource Group, LLC. It's raining, it's pouring - water quality KNOWLEDGE! Join us for a discussion soaked in quality. We define some basic terms, talk about the ways water impacts our role in Sterile Processing and the warning signs that things are just not right with your water. Is your water being too aggressive? Join us to find out exactly what you can do about it! This special release is worth 1 CE credit, so once you finish this interview, you can get your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week. For access to this CE quiz and over 180 other free CE credit, visit our CE Credit Hub -> http://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub #BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #Podcast #CE #ExpertSeries

This special release episode of the Beyond Clean podcast features a recent Expert Series conference session with our Steam Sterilization Expert Joel Schafer, CRCST, VP Engineering of Sterile Services, LLC. Science, physics, standards, testing, user compliance-- these concepts are all related to steam sterilization and this discussion is bound to make you sweat! Why are bowie dick tests important? What's the deal with IUSS these days? And something we are most excited about: What does the future of steam sterilization have in store for us all? Join us for this HOT topic! This special release is worth 1 CE credit, so once you finish this interview, you can get your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week. For access to this CE quiz and over 180 other free CE credit, visit our CE Credit Hub -> http://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub #BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #Podcast #CE #ExpertSeries

Are students a help or a hindrance in our Sterile Processing departments? What makes a good Sterile Processing school and how do we ensure we're making the most of externships for our hospitals and the students themselves? On this episode 8 of Beyond Clean season 12, we sit down with Adam Okada, clinical manager at Beyond Clean, Founder of Sterile Education, and Sterile Processing education superfan to discuss his insights around training the future of our industry. Tune in to hear Adam weigh in on the hot topics that always pop up on social media regarding externships and job hunting, and learn some best practices for hosting students in your SPD department. We know you'll enjoy the show! Season 12 of Beyond Clean released under the 1 Episode = 1 CE delivery model, so once you finish this interview, you can get your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week. For access to this CE quiz and over 175 other free CE credit, visit our CE Credit Hub -> https://www.beyondclean.net/season-12-ce-credit-hub #BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #Podcast #CE

What can Uber teach the Sterile Processing Industry? You might be surprised... On this Article-On-The-Go, Hank looks at the connections that we make in SPD and how technology can use our natural inclination toward social interaction to fuel innovation and interaction. "...In the world of SPD, I believe one of our greatest needs is for the best thinkers, the newest technologies, the ideas that are moving our industry forward to be put in front of the rest of us -- to engage with, think about, and implement in our own corners of the surgical instrument universe..." #Technology #Connections #SterileProcessing

When the team at Minidoka Memorial Hospital in Rupert, Idaho first set their eyes on collaborating with their Sterile Processing team to reach a breathtaking goal of a zero percent infection rate in their Operating Room, they still had many proverbial mountains to climb. On this episode 7 of Beyond Clean season 12, we sit down with Laura Clark, Amy Davis, and Kristi Clark from the Minidoka Memorial team to dig into the singular vision that united their entire facility to reach this goal. Tune in to hear where they started, why they weren't willing to settle for the status quo, and how their "patient-as-a-person" mentality propelled them into this ongoing mission for surgical & Sterile Processing excellence. We know you'll be encouraged and inspired by their story to keep #FightingDirty in your own facility! Season 12 of Beyond Clean released under the 1 Episode = 1 CE delivery model, so once you finish this interview, you can get your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week. For access to this CE quiz and over 175 other free CE credit, visit our CE Credit Hub -> http://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub #BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #Podcast #CE

What is a Sterile Processing "Interim Leader," how do you become one, and what experiences can you expect to encounter out in the field? On this Beyond Clean episode 6 of Season 12, we sit down with Warren Nist, CSSD Consultant, Evolved Sterile Processing Consulting LLC and IAHCSMM Foundation Board Member to discuss his extensive career as an interim leader, consultant, and Sterile Processing advocate. Tune in to hear Warren share his insights on the challenges facing interim managers when they first set foot in a new hospital and his recommendations for what makes a high performing consultative resource for Sterile Processing teams. Season 12 of Beyond Clean is releasing under the 1 Episode = 1 CE delivery model, so once you finish this interview, you can get your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week. For access to this CE quiz and over 175 other free CE credit, visit our CE Credit Hub -> http://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub #BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #Podcast #CE

As surgical volumes decreased over the last year and the need for additional PPE increased, the redistribution of blue wrap materials to fill the PPE supply need has caused massive supply issues. Now that surgical volumes are on the rise, the effects of that redistribution are begging the question: Is now the time to transition to rigid containers? On this Vendor Spotlight we speak with Barbara Ann Harmer and David Jagrosse about the misconceptions around the supply shortage and the environmental and workflow implications of transitioning from blue wrap to rigid containers. Tune into this timely discussion about a ready-to-ship, made in the USA solution now! Learn more by visiting www.onetray.com, e-mail them at [email protected] and look for educational information and ask questions directly on LinkedIn and Facebook. #VendorSpotlight #RigidContainer #PackagingSystem #Sterilization #SupplyChain #ONETRAY #SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SPD #CS #MDR #SPS #Surgery

Why can't we all just get along? What impact does drama have on a Sterile Processing team and how do these emotions impact both frontline technicians and department leaders? On this Beyond Clean episode 5 of Season 12, we sit down with Dina Budacan, Central Sterile Processing Manager and Decontamination Lead for one of Ireland's leading private healthcare facilities to discuss her recent article about how not to be annoyed in Sterile Processing. Tune in to hear Dina share her insight regarding the real frustrations that we encounter every day in SPD and why it's so important to keep your cool while fighting dirty. Season 12 of Beyond Clean is releasing under the 1 Episode = 1 CE delivery model, so once you finish this interview, you can get your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week. For access to this CE quiz and over 175 other free CE credit, visit our CE Credit Hub -> http://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub #BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #Podcast #CE

What role does corrective action and punishment play in Sterile Services departments? If we're dealing with life and death, how many errors are too many for one technician or one department? Are these even the right questions to be asking? On this Beyond Clean episode 4 of Season 12, we sit down with Gordon Allan, Decontamination Services Department Manager at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, in the United Kingdom to discuss these complex questions through the lens of both leadership and technician. Tune in to hear Gordon give his perspective on balancing quality services with the growth of technician expertise, and hear about some specific tools that leaders should be using to learn from department processing errors. Season 12 of Beyond Clean is releasing under the 1 Episode = 1 CE delivery model, so once you finish this interview, you can get your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week. For access to this CE quiz and over 175 other free CE credit, visit our CE Credit Hub -> https://www.beyondclean.net/season-12-ce-credit-hub #BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #Podcast #CE

How do you build a Sterile Processing career that you can be proud of? What are the keys to earning the trust of your customers and the respect of your peers in our industry? In short, how do you make your career count? On this Beyond Clean episode 3 of Season 12, we sit down for a very special interview with Bob Marrs, BA, ST, CRCST, CIS, CHL, Vice President of Organizational Development at Beyond Clean, long time industry educator, speaker, advocate, and IAHCSMM Award of Honor recipient for lifetime achievement in Sterile Processing. Tune in to hear Bob discuss the inner motivation that propelled his love for our industry, and hear firsthand how the industry came to love him in return. If you don't catch another episode all year, catch this one. You'll be glad you did. Season 12 of Beyond Clean is releasing under the 1 Episode = 1 CE delivery model, so once you finish this interview, you can get your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week. For access to this CE quiz and over 175 other free CE credit, visit our CE Credit Hub -> https://www.beyondclean.net/season-12-ce-credit-hub #BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #Podcast #CE

What makes a great clinical educator? How should someone start preparing right now for a career as a clinical educator? On this Beyond Clean episode 2 of Season 12, we sit down with Marilyn Burns, RN, BS, CNOR, to talk all things education, learning, and the nitty gritty of how people interact with information in the clinical setting. Marilyn is the principal of MMBG Consulting, Director Portfolio Advisor-Surgical Services at Premier Inc. and spent many years as the Director of Clinical Affairs at Medical Education at Symmetry Surgical. Tune in to hear her perspective on how learners learn and what tools a good clinical educator should have in their proverbial tool box! Season 12 of Beyond Clean is releasing under the 1 Episode = 1 CE delivery model, so once you finish this interview, you can get your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week. For access to this CE quiz and over 175 other free CE credit, visit our CE Credit Hub -> https://www.beyondclean.net/season-12-ce-credit-hub #BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #Podcast #CE

Where can you write on sterile packaging? Is certain ink really toxic and potentially dangerous to patients? Is this a practical conversation for Sterile Processing teams or purely an academic one for curious nerds? On this Beyond Clean episode 1 of Season 12, we kick off the season with Kevin Anderson, Clinical Education Coordinator for Healthmark Industries, talking about all things ink, markers, and packaging. Tune in to hear Kevin's insight on this discussion, and perhaps get some ideas of your own for how you can have these kinds of conversations with your team and facility customers. There's never been a better time than "write" now! Season 12 of Beyond Clean is releasing under the 1 Episode = 1 CE delivery model, so once you finish this interview, you can get your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week. For access to this CE quiz and over 175 other free CE credit, visit our CE Credit Hub -> https://www.beyondclean.net/season-12-ce-credit-hub #BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #Podcast #CE More info: AORN Article about testing count sheets: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aorn.2008.09.001 Example of a validated labeling marker: Healthmark Industries - Sterilization Products - Sterimarkers

As healthcare professionals, we are no strangers to the complexity of flexible endoscope reprocessing. With different regulatory standards and IFUs to follow, it is hard to believe there is no clear direction to the process of drying internal endoscope channels--that is--until now. On this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight, we talk with George Cronin, National Sales Manager at TRICOR Systems Inc., about the innovative approach his company is taking to automate the endoscope drying process. TRICOR Systems Dri-Scope Aid® products eliminate the growth of bioburden by automating a steady flow of air that can leave the channel dry in just ten minutes. Tune in now to discover how TRICOR is standardizing the endoscope drying process to ensure a safe and repeatable process. If you are interested in learning more about the Dri-Scope Aid® family of products you can visit www.driscope.com or email [email protected] for a virtual consultation to discover what products will work best in your department. Follow Dri-Scope Aid® on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for exclusive news and product updates. #VendorSpotlight #BeyondClean #Endoscopes #Endoscopy #SterileProcessing #Standardization #Drying #WeFightDirty

What's the big deal with a one-way workflow in decontamination? Is it really a critical aspect of infection control or just a common sense application of traditional manufacturing in the Sterile Processing context? On this episode, we spoke with Steven Sutton, Director, Planning and Design Group with Belimed, to discuss what department design & layout have to do with fighting dirty in the decontamination area. Tune in to hear Steven's insight into this SPD 101 topic, what his opinions are if you're strapped for space, and the important implications that one-way workflows have across the rest of your department. Hope you can join us! This Season 11 episode = 1 CE delivery model, so once you finish this interview, you can get your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week. For access to this CE quiz and over 125 other free CE credit, visit our CE Credit Hub -> http://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub #BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #Podcast #CE #Decontamination #OneWayWorkFlow #Direction #ChainOfInfection #SPD #CSSD #Design

How do you grow in your Sterile Processing career if you don't want to go into leadership? What can departments do to cultivate and reward technical excellence? On this episode 7 of Season 11, we sat down with Loraine Durigan, Sterile Processing Traveling Manager at SpecialtyCare, to discuss her vision for combining career growth and technical knowledge to change the way Sterile Processing departments are run. Tune in to hear how Loraine and her team took a new approach to the topics of recruiting, retaining, and rewarding hard working staff in this unique conversation about career growth and compensation. Season 11 has returned to the 1 Episode = 1 CE delivery model, so once you finish this interview, you can get your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week. For access to this CE quiz and over 125 other free CE credit, visit our CE Credit Hub -> http://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub #BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #Podcast #Career #Leadership #Technical #Technicians #CE

Have you ever created a hand-made sign for your department? "Don't Touch" "Stack Containers Here" "Press Button for Service" The examples of things we need to communicate in device reprocessing are endless. On this episode 6 of Season 11, we sat down with Garry Bassi, Director, Medical Device Reprocessing & Support Services at Mount Sinai Hospital (Toronto), to discuss his unique approach to department signage in the midst of new construction and beyond. Tune in to hear why Garry believes good signage is so important to high performing technicians, and find out the value that strategic planning and professionalism can have on creating high quality workflows. Season 11 has returned to the 1 Episode = 1 CE delivery model, so once you finish this interview, you can get your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week. For access to this CE quiz and over 125 other free CE credit, visit our CE Credit Hub -> http://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub #BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #Podcast #Signage #Leadership #Workflow #Construction #CE

What would you do if you had no decontamination room, no access to low-cost, reliable electricity and water, and a handful of laparoscopic devices to reprocess? On episode we sat down with Delft University of Technology researcher Girish Malage, to discuss his field studies and innovative approach to solving the systemic laparoscopic challenges facing hospitals around the globe, and especially in low- to middle-income countries. Tune in to hear how Girish has approached these problems through the unique lenses of engineering, resource constraints, and creativity. We hope you are inspired to see the challenges facing your own departments and find the strength to go do something about them! This Season 11 episode = 1 CE delivery model, so once you finish this interview, you can get your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week. For access to this CE quiz and over 125 other free CE credit, visit our CE Credit Hub -> http://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub #BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #Podcast #Laparoscopic #Innovation #Research #Cleaning #CE

Would your hospital administrators recognize you in the hallway? When is the last time you saw your CEO take a stroll through your Sterile Processing department? Why does any of this matter? On this episode, we sat down with Bryan Croft, Senior Vice President of Operations at Cedars-Sinai, for an honest conversation on the widespread disconnect between hospital leadership and the Sterile Processing professionals who help keep surgeries going. Tune in to hear how Bryan has changed this culture in his own facilities and get a few tips for how to keep your hospital administrators engage with your team. This Season 11 episode = 1 CE delivery model, so once you finish this interview, you can get your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week. For access to this CE quiz and over 125 other free CE credit, visit our CE Credit Hub -> http://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub #BeyondClean #Culture #SterileProcessing #Podcast #Administrators #Leadership #Engagement #CE

What causes one person to take pride in their job, and someone else to treat it like just a paycheck? When you drill down to the very core of a Sterile Processing technician, what do you find that is really special? On this episode 3 of Season 11, we sat down with Beyond Clean Co-Founder & President Hank Balch for a unique discussion about the over-aching culture of Sterile Processing -- why it matters and how to build it. Tune in to hear much of the "why" behind what you see each and every day from Beyond Clean, and find out the creative ways that you can change our entire global industry right where you are! If you're giving years of your life to an industry like this, it had better be worth loving... Season 11 has returned to the 1 Episode = 1 CE delivery model, so once you finish this interview, you can get your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week. For access to this CE quiz and over 125 other free CE credit, visit our CE Credit Hub -> http://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub #BeyondClean #Culture #SterileProcessing #BiggerThanUs #Podcast #Pride #Recognition #Value #Worth

Picture it: you turn on the news and the top story reads: "infectious outbreak linked to hospital and clinic endoscopes." Let the media storm and regulatory survey frenzy begin! As Sterile Processing professionals, this is our industry's worst nightmare and on this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight, we talk with Ted May from Andersen Sterilizers and Dr. Larry Muscarella from LFM Healthcare Solutions LLC about a one of a kind sterilization technology proven to sterilize the toughest endoscopes on the market. Ted introduces the EOGas 4®-- the first sterilization system to receive FDA clearance for terminal sterilization of duodenoscopes and colonoscopes. Dr. Muscarella offers his device reprocessing expertise to support the use of EO for endoscope sterilization. Tune in now to discover how high efficiency EO sterilization system is ensuring the highest level of sterility for our industry's toughest endoscopes. If you are interested in learning more about the EOGas 4® you can visit the Andersen Sterilizers website (www.sterility.com) to sign up for email updates. Follow Andersen Sterilizers on LinkedIn (/company/andersen-sterilizers), Instagram (@asterilizers), Facebook (/andersensterilizers), and YouTube (/user/anpromotion) for exclusive news, product updates, and training tools.

Broken processes, communication breakdowns with the Operating Room, and rising frustrations – sound like a challenge you are facing in your Sterile Processing department? Big or small, each of our facilities encounter issues that have to be overcome or quality outcomes eventually suffer. On this episode we sat down with Carolyn Hooks and Traci Farley, from Children's Hospital of The King's Daughter's in Norfolk, Virginia to talk about the creative way their teams came together through a unique technology solution to build teamwork and drive change. Tune in to hear their hospital's story, and hopefully draw the inspiration and tools you need to finally make progress on the headaches you face every day in SPD. If you have leaders who are not fans of new technology, this interview is a must-listen! This Season 11 episode = 1 CE delivery model, so once you finish this interview, you can get your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week. For access to this CE quiz and over 125 other free CE credit, visit our CE Credit Hub -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SterileProcessing #CEs #Podcast #Technology #Quality #Teamwork #Communication

Everywhere we go, whether it is out to dinner, to the grocery store, or the hair salon-- we expect these establishments have invested in safe cleaning and disinfection techniques. Now more than ever, it's critical that cleaning and disinfection is both performed and documented, especially in the healthcare space. On this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight we talk with John Gallineau, VP of Operations at PKT, a company that provides professional sterilizer cleaning services and surgical table deep cleaning, about their state-of-the-art ionized hydrogen peroxide (iHP) disinfection technology. iHP raises the disinfection bar even beyond UV light and provides a validated 6-log 99.9999% efficacy, leaves zero residue on equipment, and a heavy dose of peace of mind for healthcare professionals. Tune in for the cleanest conversation we have had in a while! Visit PKT online at www.pkt-1.com, follow them on Linkedin (linkedin.com/company/pkt/) or call 919-435-6771 to schedule services and get more information.

Could you prove your flexible endoscope was properly cleaned, processed, and stored for every scope, every patient, every time? Would it be a scramble to three-ring binders and stacks of paper, or is your facility already using some type of technology to help you hardwire the documentation process? On this Season 11 episode from Beyond Clean, we sat down with Suneil Mandava, Founder & CEO of Mobile Aspects to talk about the challenges of endoscope tracking and tracing in the healthcare setting -- hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and GI suites. Tune in to hear Suneil share his own story of becoming a patient, and how that has driven him to advocate for best practice and processes for these complex medical devices. This Season 11 episode = 1 CE delivery model, so once you finish this interview, you can get your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week. For access to this CE quiz and over 125 other free CE credit, visit our CE Credit Hub -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SterileProcessing #CEs #Podcast #Endoscopes #Tracking #Tracing #Documentation

Conversation with Jim Carlock, author of "Looming Sterile Processing Staffing Crisis Requires Action Now". You can read his article on the Beyond Clean blog here: https://www.beyondclean.net/post/staffingcrisis

"There's never enough time to do it right, but there's always enough time to do it again." In this episode Bob addresses the Administrators in the hospital to encourage the approval of Sterile Processing equipment, construction, and resources because #patientsafety depends on it. Have a question for Bob? Email him at: [email protected] #RealTalk #BobMarrs #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™

Whether it's a list of excuses, a sincere lack of time, or the fact that our goals are too big and broad to even know where to start, all of these things can prevent us from setting and sticking to our professional goals. Setting smart and achievable career goals can propel you far beyond your expectations. In this 60-Second Growth Spurt, Lindsay discusses a S.M.A.R.T. way to set your goals. Have a question or comment for Linds? Email her at: [email protected] #GrowthSpurt #LindsayBrown #SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™

Imagine sitting in the dentist chair waiting for your teeth cleaning when a staff member walks in with a tray of unwrapped instruments. If you are like us, not only does this make you cringe, but you know that this is a BIG infection prevention red flag! On this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight we talk with Jessica Wilson from HuFriedyGroup about infection prevention compliance. Jessica discusses the IMS™ Cassette Instrument Management System – a system that provides users with the tools needed to reprocess dental instruments safely and efficiently, while remaining compliant with reprocessing guidelines. Tune in now to discover how this innovative system is increasing dental procedure output while improving overall patient and staff experience. If you are interested in learning more about IMS you can visit the HuFriedyGroup website for a free virtual IMS consultation (https://www.hu-friedy.com/ims-consultation). Follow HuFriedyGroup on LinkedIn (/company/hu-friedy-mfg--co--llc/), Instagram and Twitter (@hu_friedy), Facebook (/hufriedy), and YouTube for exclusive news, product updates, and training tools for success.

"I believe the closer our industry moves toward rewarding fresh opinions, the more of them we will see in our frontline technicians, leaders, and innovators. The more we listen to new voices and outside perspectives, the better equipped our industry will become to handle the changing world around us. On the other hand, the harder we make it for individuals to grow and gain a platform for their opinions, the less likely they will be to engage in the future. Wherever you land on this spectrum, I challenge you to encourage your teams, organizations, and companies to be willing to speak up -- and more importantly, I challenge you to be willing to listen." For more on this conversation, tune in to this week's audio episode of Fighting Dirty with Hank Balch. #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ #Opinion #Growth #Career

Picture this: You are assembling a tray; the phone rings and it is the operating room with news that the rigid scope they are using on a patient isn't working properly. Let the mad rush to get new equipment up to that OR begin! We have all been there and on this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight we talk with Kevin Anderson from Healthmark Industries about an easy way to significantly improve the rigid endoscope quality that is being delivered to the operating room. The EndoPro-Cam® is a portable endoscopic video system that provides an easy-to-use quality check for Sterile Processing Technicians to perform a simple function test of rigid endoscopes to ensure they are producing a high-quality image. It is the power of having a video tower in the palm of your hand at every station--in other words--every SPD Manager's dream! Tune in now to see how this revolutionary new product can prevent broken and malfunctioning endoscopes from making their way into the surgeon's hands. Visit Healthmark Industries at www.hmark.com to sign up for the Healthmark Digest newsletter. Follow them on LinkedIn (/company/healthmark-industries), Instagram (@healthmarkindustries), and Twitter (/hmarknews) for updates on new products and free and engaging educational opportunities. Download the IFU: http://www.healthmark.info/InstrumentCare/OpticalInspection/EndoPro-Cam_IFU_2020-07-24.pdf View a EndoPro-Cam® product video: http://www.healthmark.info/InstrumentCare/OpticalInspection/EndoPro-Cam_IFU_2020-07-24.pdf Find out more about the EndoPro-Cam®: https://www.hmark.com/endoprocam.php

On this episode Bob talks about about the Emergency Use Authorizations through the FDA during the pandemic and the implications of reusing and re-sterilizing single-use devices (SUDs) moving forward. Tune in to learn more and click the following link to view a document that describes the process FDA would use to categorize the #risk of SUDs that are reprocessed.https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/search-fda-guidance-documents/reprocessing-and-reuse-single-use-devices. Have a question for Bob? Email him at: [email protected] #RealTalk #BobMarrs #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™

On this third installment on managing change, Lindsay discusses easy ways to incrementally work toward changing overall department culture. How can leaders create short-term opportunities that lead to long-term #CulturalShifts? You're invited to join her for the next 60 seconds and find out! Have a question or comment for Linds? Email her at: [email protected] #GrowthSpurt #LindsayBrown #SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™

How often should your surgical instruments be repaired? Should your repair partner be on-site every week or should it all depend on your facility usage data? On this season finale episode of the Beyond Clean podcast, we flipped the script and interviewed Beyond Clean co-founder and CEO Justin Poulin about one of his favorite topics - usage based instrument repair. Whether you have a current repair schedule in place in your department or you are trying to fine tune your repair program to meet quality standards and lengthen the life of your instrument inventory -- this episode is for you! CE Credit -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SterileProcessing #CEs #Podcast #InstrumentRepair #Usage #Data #Savings #Quality

What needs to be said about the #SterileProcessing industry that hasn't been said yet? Who's voice needs a platform to share their passion for the mission of patient safety with a listening world? We asked these questions when Beyond Clean was founded nearly three years ago, and we continue to ask them each and every day. As the Beyond Clean revolution has continued to grow, the opportunities we have to promote best practices, magnify new voices, and engage with a diversity of subject matter experts in device reprocessing has gotten larger and larger. We believe that one person on a mission can literally change the world, and we have created a platform to make that as easy as possible for the innovators, leaders, and disruptors out there trying to make it happen. On this episode of Fighting Dirty, Hank and Justin sit down to discuss the various themes that they see coming out of podcast interviews and industry conversations on a regular basis. Everything from C-Suite involvement to mentorship could be the bridge that carries our teams over their current challenges and puts on a road to real success. Tune in for an insider's look on what we think is making our industry tick! #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SPD #CSSD #MDR #Themes #Passion #BestPractice #Innovation #Disruption #CSuite #Mentorship #Podcast #FightingDirty

Should CS leaders care what their employees think of them? What are the common ways new leaders fail themselves and their teams? On this episode 7 of Beyond Clean Season 10, we sat down with Sharyn Combs, BA, CHBC, JMT, CRCST, an Independent Certified Human Behavior Consultant, John Maxwell team member, and the Founder of UCDI Leadership Training and Development to talk about the nitty gritty of Sterile Processing leadership myths, misconceptions, and mistakes that are often found in our industry. Sharyn is also author of the emotional intelligence gem, "Hold Your Form" which covers many of the concepts brought up in this interview. Tune in for her common sense insights into a topic that touches each and everyone of us. CE Credit -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SterileProcessing #CEs #Podcast #Leadership #Myths #Misconceptions #Caring

On this episode Bob talks about a common issue experienced by many healthcare facilities--overloaded instrument sets. What are the implications of this in terms of time and money? Bob breaks it down and encourages your department to #ClearTheClutter from your trays and operate more efficiently. Have a question for Bob? Email him at: [email protected] #RealTalk #BobMarrs #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™

"The consultants are coming, the consultants are coming!" Does that phrase give you a pit in your stomach or tell you that help is on the way? On this episode 6 of Beyond Clean Season 10, we sat down with Brandon Huffman, BS, ST, CRCST, CIS, CHL, Infection Preventionist with the Peace Health System (and new Strategic Content Manager at Beyond Clean) to talk about the good, bad, and long term impact of Sterile Processing consulting experiences from the perspective of department managers and frontline staff. If you have ever been involved with a consulting project that went well or completely went off the rails, we think you'll appreciate this conversation that peels back the real challenges facing both sides of the equation. This might even be a great episode to forward directly to your CEO... ;) CE Credit -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SterileProcessing #CEs #Podcast #Consulting #Leadership #Management

Managing change is complicated and sometimes in order to make a big ask and influence an overall shift in behavior or attitude, small steps are most effective. On this week's 60-second Growth Spurt, Linds discusses effective ways to tackle those big asks in your department. Have a question or comment for Linds? Email her at: [email protected] #GrowthSpurt #LindsayBrown #SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™

Who on earth designed this cleaning chemical? And why did they do it that way? Well, we're glad you asked. On this episode 5 of Beyond Clean Season 10, we sat down with Kris Murphy, PhD, Director of Chemistry, R&D at Cantel Medical to talk all things research, development, and chemistry in the context of medical device reprocessing! Kris not only brings tremendous insight into the typical life of a scientist in our industry, but he has a little fun with us as we talk about the real challenges facing frontline personnel in trying to fight dirty, every instrument, every time. This episode also holds the podcast record for number of times we had to pause the interview to stop laughing. We think you'll enjoy it just as much as we did! CE Credit -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SterileProcessing #CEs #Podcast #Research #Development #Endoscopes #Cleaning

What does it take to host successful in-department education for your Sterile Processing team? Are you tapping into all the available tools and resources out there to take your SPD training to the next level? On this episode of Fighting Dirty, Hank sits down with Justin to discuss inservices, podcast, and clinical training. Whether you are a vendor, department leader, or frontline technician, this one has a little bit of everything for everyone. Tune in and get #Educated. #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ #Education #Training #Podcasts #Vendors #JustinPoulin #SterileProcessing #SurgicalInstruments

Reprocessing dental instruments can look quite different at each facility-- from the layout and design to who is responsible for reprocessing. On this episode 4 of Beyond Clean Season 10, we sat down with Johanne Benoit, Sterile Processing Manager and Dental Reprocessing Subject Matter Expert at Fenway Health, to talk about the complexities that surround the dental reprocessing workflow and the industry as a whole. Our conversation covers everything from the current challenges and frustrations faced by dental reprocessing technicians to the training and education opportunities that are available. We even discuss how Johanne is using social media to bring to light critical process improvements and educate dental reprocessing techs around the world. This is the tip of the iceberg, so adjust your headphones and settle in for this eye-opening conversation. CE Credit -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SterileProcessing #CEs #Podcast #Dental #DentalReprocessing #IFU #Education

On this episode Bob talks about the ways in which healthcare manufacturers have changed the way they've supported the industry during this time of COVID-19 pandemic. He gives a special shout out and poses a challenge to the powers that be for more ways to support our #healthcareheroes on the front lines. Have a question for Bob? Email him at: [email protected] #RealTalk #BobMarrs #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™

Each of our facilities and Sterile Processing departments experienced and responded to the recent global pandemic in different ways. Our abilities to act effectively depended largely on the strengths of our teams, hospital leaders, and governments. On this episode 3 of Beyond Clean Season 10, we sat down with Jason Unger, Director of Surgical Services & Anesthesia Institute, at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi to talk about the medical device reprocessing industry in the United Arab Emirates. Our conversation covers everything from training standards and leadership insights, to innovative responses in the midst of crisis. The lessons learned by Jason and his team are worth tuning in and learning from -- no matter where you happen to be fighting dirty this week! CE Credit -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SterileProcessing #CEs #Podcast #UAE #Leadership #Innovation

Change is hard. And in Sterile Processing, change is the one thing that is constant. So how do you persuade a change in behavior or a shift in thinking as a leader of a department? Tune in to this week's 60-second growth spurt as Lindsay gives ideas on ways to implement #change among your staff. Have a question or comment for Linds? Email her at: [email protected] #GrowthSpurt #LindsayBrown #SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™

You may have heard the word "Lean" thrown around by consultants and administrators in your hospital, but what does it have to do with Sterile Processing? Is it something to be feared? Something to be loved? Or something in between? On this episode 2 of Beyond Clean Season 10, we sat down with Dr. Rachel Mandel, Senior Healthcare Advisor for Operational Performance Solutions to give us some context for Lean concepts, process improvement among our teams, and a roadmap for working together to improve patient care. No matter your role or title, you play a critical role in making healthcare safer. Tune in to find out how! CE Credit -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SterileProcessing #CEs #Podcast #Lean #ProcessImprovement #Education

It's not rocket science and yet many hospital administrators just don't get it -- Sterile Processing departments need SUPERVISORS! AAMI ST79:2017 recommends it, ECRI makes it a point to spotlight, and the Joint Commission expects it. Plus there's something called common sense that tells us that constant interruptions of frontline staff to deal with "supervisory duties" takes these technician's minds and focus away from the detailed tasks in front of them. Supervisors are able to guard their teams from ancillary issues and enable their technicians to focus on getting the work done right and on time. Don't feel pressured by hospital leadership to make due without a department leader in SPD -- your team and your patients deserve better... #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™

Why would a neurosurgeon decide to pursue certification in the Sterile Processing industry? What happened in this surgeon's career to turn his eyes and his heart toward the teams managing surgical instrumentation in his facility and across the industry? As we kick off an historical Season 10 of the Beyond Clean podcast, we invited Dr. George Cybulski, Chief Medical Officer of Vested Medical, Inc. to join us for a discussion around surgeon engagement, surgical efficiency, and a vision for Sterile Processing collaboration that can change the SPD world. It's a story worth listening to and a commitment worth sharing. We'd love to have you join us! CE Credit -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SterileProcessing #CEs #Podcast #Neurosurgery #Certification #Surgery

More and more healthcare facilities around the globe are looking closer at, or upgrading their fleet of, UV technology. This LIVE broadcast will talk about how the science of "killer light" plays out in surface disinfection and how/if this technology has further application in the Operating Room and Sterile Processing environments. This is one of those episodes when you may want to bring your Infection Prevention & Environmental Service team along for the ride as well. Buckle up! It'll be a fun one! CE quiz link: https://www.flexiquiz.com/SC/N/uvdisinfection #BugsBeware #UV #Disinfection #Surfaces #OperatingRoom #SterileProcessing #Science #Education #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #LiveStream #Live #Video #Interview #EVS #InfectionPrevention

Reprocessing flexible endoscopes is a challenging task that begs the question: is it finally time for a paradigm shift in endoscope reprocessing? Based on a ground-breaking research study regarding the dangers of contaminant exposure, reprocessing errors, and ineffective cleaning measures, infection control teams should consider the option to sterilize flexible scopes where feasible. On this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight we talk with Dr. Jeremy Yarwood, Nancy Fellows, and Dr. Ryan Lewis from Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) about how hospitals can utilize the ASP STERRAD® Systems and ASP AEROFLEXTM Automatic Endoscope Reprocessor (AER) to address reprocessing failures with patient safety in mind. Visit www.asp.com to request a free consultation to confirm which scopes in your inventory are validated for sterilization in ASP STERRAD Systems, and to discuss further how the new ASP AEROFLEXTM AER helps mitigate hidden points of failure in endoscope reprocessing. You can also connect with ASP on LinkedIn.