Beyond Clean Podcast

Ultrasound probes are used in almost every department in healthcare today and reprocessing breeches have led to safety alerts issued by The Joint Commission in recent years. We sat down with Emily Smith, Clinical Marketing Specialist with CIVCO Medical Solutions, to discuss tangible solutions to the issues surrounding the reprocessing of ultrasound probes facing up to 75% of facilities. What do you need to know about reprocessing ultrasound probes and how can sterile processing professionals establish themselves as subject matter experts beyond issues related specifically to the operating room? Join us for this unique conversation to find out! For this CE quiz and over 125 other CE credit opportunities, visit: https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub #EmilySmith #UltrasoundProbes #HighLevelDisinfection #TJC #SurveyPrep #BlindSpot #SubjectMatterExperts #Radiology #Sonography #WeAreSPD #SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #Podcast #Education #Season6 #SPD #CS #MDR #SPS #Surgery

What if the one thing standing between an endoscope and a safe outcome is the acknowledgement that antibiotics have been involved in one of the deadliest cover-ups on earth? It's no secret that flexible endoscopes pose a safety risk. In fact, mishandled flexible endoscopes have been identified in ECRI's Top 10 Health Technology Hazards for 2019 and have led to infectious outbreaks and death. Is sterilization of flexible endoscopes the ultimate solution or is there another option? We talk to Dr. Larry Muscarella about the evolution of bacteria that has led to the need for a paradigm shift in endoscope reprocessing. For this CE quiz and over 125 other CE credit opportunities, visit: https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub #DrLarryMuscarella #EndoscopeReprocessing #ParadigmShift #Transmission #Infection #AntibioticCoverUp #SafeSurgery #WeAreSPD #SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #Podcast #Education #Season6 #SPD #CS #MDR #SPS #Surgery Additional resource: https://www.gastroendonews.com/In-the-News/Article/10-19/Which-Flexible-Scopes-Really-Need-Sterilization-/56210 Additional resource: https://www.gastroendonews.com/In-the-News/Article/10-19/Which-Flexible-Scopes-Really-Need-Sterilization-/56210

On the coast of Africa, standing on the deck of a Mercy Ship hospital, one individual looked out on the horizon as thousands of people lined up to receive medical care. It was a transformative moment; A moment that would be the genesis for the creation of the Safe Surgery Initiative (SSI). We sat down and talked with Keith Miles, Executive Director of SSI. Mr. Miles who is on a mission to change the world by providing safe refurbished instrumentation to hospitals in low-to-middle income countries. What started off as a two-week mission became a lifelong passion to help the disadvantaged peoples of the world receive life-saving surgical care by providing safe instruments. Join our conversation and learn how YOU can contribute to this life-saving initiative. For this CE quiz and over 125 other CE credit opportunities, visit: https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub #KeithMiles #SafeSurgeryInitiative #InstrumentRepair #InstrumentRefurbish #MedicalDevice #SafeSurgery #SurgicalMissions #WeAreSPD #SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #Podcast #Education #Season6 #SPD #CS #MDR #SPS #Surgery

In Sterile Processing departments surrounded on all sides by stainless steel, color tends to jump out at us. Whether it's a green handle on an insertion device, a red knee trial, or purple implant plating system, it's not uncommon to see little splashes of color in a number of different instrument trays. We sat down with Thor Rollins to have a crash course on medical device colorants, and talk about reasons for and risks of coloration on our surgical instrumentation. Can color additives cause harm to patients? How do manufacturers make decisions on these kinds of design questions? We tackle these topics and more with Thor, so grab your headphones and let's get to coloring! For this CE quiz and over 125 other CE credit opportunities, visit: https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub #ThorRollins #Colorants #Coloration #MedicalDevice #Safety #Risk #SurgicalInstruments #WeAreSPD #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #Podcast #Education #CSWeek #Season6 #SterileProcessing #SPD #CS #MDR #SPS #Surgery #Research #Science

With the medical device world around us changing on a daily basis, why shouldn't we expect our Sterile Processing staffing technologies to change with it? On Episode 2, Season 6 of Beyond Clean, we talk with Brian Reed about predictive staffing in CS/SPD and discuss how data can be leveraged to make staffing decisions for your department that are more than just a good guess. Tune in to hear about how this innovative concept could change the way you approach the challenge of growing surgical volume and traditional staffing shortfalls. Grab your CFO, shift lead, and frontline technicians for this one! CE Credit -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #Podcast #BrianReed #SterileProcessing #Data #PredictiveStaffing #Staffing #Technology #SPD #CSSD #MDR #WeAreSPD #SurgeryStartsHere #Surgery

On this week's episode, Bob goes into more detail regarding the importance of collaboration with instrument manufacturers and repair specialists in developing high quality inspection programs in your Sterile Processing department. Tune in for insight and encouragement to #WorkTogetherForChange. #RealTalk #BobMarrs #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

How many of your departments have an Instrument Coordinator position? How many of you want one? And how many of you have no idea what we're talking about? On this episode of Fighting Dirty, Hank makes an argument for creating a role on your Sterile Processing team whose primary focus is all things surgical instrument related. Buying, sourcing, standardizing, back order tracking, OR communicating, count sheet updating, and on and on. One job to rule them all. #InstrumentCoordinator #WhoIsThinkingAboutYourTrays #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

They show up at your department with clipboard in hand, taking notes as they walk through your processes, and ask a ton of questions. Who are they and what are they doing? On this Season 6 kickoff episode of Beyond Clean, we talk with David Taylor about the world of hospital consulting, zeroing in on those unique souls who call themselves Sterile Processing consultants. Tune in to get an insiders look at what these folks actually do when they come to your facility and hear about the many ways they might be able to help your team hit your target of SPD excellence. CE Credit -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #Podcast #DavidTaylor #SterileProcessing #Consulting #Consultants #Excellence #Improvement #SPD #CSSD #MDR #WeAreSPD #SurgeryStartsHere

On this week's episode, Bob discusses the vital important of surgical instrument inspection during the assembly process in Sterile Processing and highlights important steps to keep in mind during this stage in the reprocessing workflow. Tune in to start #InspectingBetter today. #RealTalk #BobMarrs #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

Here we go again, on another one of those "but there's no rule that says I have to!" On this episode of Fighting Dirty, Hank talks about the common sense reasons you should be testing the sharpness of your scissors, every tray, every time. This isn't about being compliant, it's about being smart -- and being safe. After all, which one of us wants to put ourselves, our child, or our loved ones under anesthesia and then hand the surgeon a dull, burred scissor? #CutTheExcuses #TestTheScissors #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

If there were one tool that defined the role of a decontamination technician it would most likely be the surgical instrument cleaning brush. These unassuming weapons of mass microbial destruction are some of the most important tools in your Sterile Processing department, but they can easily be overlooked when it comes to creating policies, procedures, and best-practices that hardwire proper brushing of medical devices during the cleaning stage. On this Season 1 episode of Beyond Clean, we talked with Lindsay Brown, who at that time was the Clinical Education Manager at Key Surgical (now serving as the Marketing Manager at IAHCSMM) about everything from brushing technique to disinfection/disposal policies. Tune in to hear this engaging interview about brushes, bristles, and the epicenter of cleaning! CE Credit -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub #Brushes #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #Podcast #Education #LindsayBrown #SterileProcessing #SPD #CSSD #MDR #SPS #Policy #Procedure #BestPractice #Cleaning #Washing #Decontamination

On this episode of Real Talk w/ Bob Marrs, Bob zeroes in on the power and importance of checklists when dealing with your instrument washing process. The airline industry uses checklists all the time to ensure safety for their pilots, equipment, and passengers -- there's no reason Sterile Processing couldn't do the same. Tune in to hear why Bob is so passionate about checklists and see below for a few examples that your team could use! #ChecklistsWork #RealTalk #BobMarrs #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

Is your instrument tracking system being used for nothing more than an expensive count sheet printer? Well, you're not alone! On this episode of Fighting Dirty, Hank talks about a staffing position that you can create in your Sterile Processing department that can help you get the most out of your big (!) investment in tracking technology. It's a job too big for a manager or frontline staff to do by themselves, so you should consider the role of an #InstrumentDatabaseSpecialist. #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

You've probably heard about enzymes before but what exactly are they and why do they matter to the decontamination and cleaning of medical devices? Are all enzymes created equal? Are more enzymes always better? On this episode of Beyond Clean, we continue the conversation with Peggy Spitzer, Clinical Education & Technical Support at Certol international, and zero in on the miraculous little enzymes that are likely hanging out in those bottle of detergent on the shelf or in your washers. Tune in to hear her industry insights from decades in the field and hopefully learn a thing or two about the mystery of clean! CE Credit -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub #PeggySpitzer #Enzymes #Enzymatic #Cleaner #Detergent #Decontamination #SterileProcessing #Washing #Microbiology #SPD #CS #MDR #CSSD #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty

On this episode of Real Talk w/ Bob Marrs, Bob lifts the lid off a controversial topic -- lubrication cycles in your washer disinfector. How much lubricant is being added? How many instruments is it being applied to? Which instruments shouldn't be lubricated at all? Tune in to hear why your current lubrication practice may be a waste in more ways than one! #LessonsInLubrication #RealTalk #BobMarrs #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

How often are you cleaning your steam autoclave chambers? How often should you be? On this episode of Fighting Dirty, Hank talks about a common misconception regarding this important aspect of equipment maintenance -- and gives you the leverage you need to ensure you have the staff to make it happen. #CleanThoseChambers #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

Have you ever looked around your Sterile Processing department and counted all the chemicals around you? Detergents, disinfectants, sterilants, and every other mixture under the sun -- all of them a potential risk to you! On this episode of Beyond Clean, we sat down with Peggy Spitzer, Clinical Education & Technical Support at Certol International, to discuss chemical weaponry in SPD and why your team should become experts in it. Tune in to hear her industry insights from decades in the field and hopefully learn a thing or two about those bottles on your sink! CE Credit -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub #PeggySpitzer #ChemicalWeapons #SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #Podcast #Safety #Risk #Education #Detergents #Disinfectants #Sterilants #Chemicals #SPD #CSSD #MDR #SPS

On this episode of Beyond the Headlines, Mike and Hank went live with special guest Jake McHugh to talk about his creation of @SterileProcessingMemes, and the impact of social media on Sterile Processing industry networking and vendors. Tune in for this fun conversation! (Originally aired on Facebook Live, July 26th, 2019). #BeyondTheHeadlines #MikeMatthews #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website

On this episode of Real Talk w/ Bob Marrs, Bob gives an introduction to the washer disinfector stage of the decontamination process, focusing on impingement, preventative maintenance, and descaling. Tune in to hear how all these things work together to help your team #GetItClean. #RealTalk #BobMarrs #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

What are your thoughts about wrist watches in a Sterile Processing department? On this episode of Fighting Dirty, Hank talks about one aspect of the controversial debate around jewelry in SPD. Tune in to #FightTheFomite. #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

AR, VR, and a whole lot more technology is coming soon to a Sterile Processing department near you! On this episode of Beyond Clean, we brought on the Inverness Disruptor himself, Pawel de Sternberg Stojalowski to discuss augmented reality, virtual reality, and a host of applications for related technology that could make our Sterile Processing departments and teams smarter, safer, and more efficient. Tune in to hear about these exciting opportunities and maybe even get inspired to develop your own technological innovation that changes the way you #FightDirty in your SPD! CE Credit -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub #AugmentedReality #VirtualReality #AR #VR #Technology #Disruption #PaweldeSternbergStojalowski #SterileProcessing #CSSD #MDR #SPD #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #Podcast #Surgery #OperatingRoom

On this episode, Mike and Hank went live with Beyond the Headlines and special guest Shawn Flynn to talk about PPE risks, the off-site reprocessing market, Sterile Processing compensation and much more. Tune in for the fun! (Originally aired on Facebook Live, July 18th, 2019). #BeyondTheHeadlines #MikeMatthews #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website

On this episode of Real Talk w/ Bob Marrs, Bob continues his discussion on the importance of ultrasonic cleaning in the decontamination process, and focuses in on the need to load this equipment appropriately. Tune in to hear why your department shouldn't be processing certain instruments without it! #RealTalk #BobMarrs #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

Backup surgical instrument inventories can make or break your Sterile Processing department. A poorly designed or incomplete backup wall can create tremendous inefficiency and frustration for your team. A great backup wall and replenishment process can help to hardwire complete tray assembly and take mere seconds to find an instrument instead of causing serious impact to your workflow. On this episode of Fighting Dirty, Hank delves into the important details to consider in building your backup wall and hits some highlights to ensure you get it done right the first time. Tune in to #BuildTheWall. #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

How would you feel if one of your surgeons came down into your Sterile Processing department and it changed their mind about expectations, challenges, and opportunity for improvement for your team? On this throw-back episode from Season 1 (with new CE-approval!) we talked to Dr. Peter Nichol, Pediatric Surgeon at the University of Wisconsin Health and now Chief Medical Officer at Beyond Clean. This interview from nearly two years ago was our first introduction to Peter's passion for instrument processing, but it would not be the last. Tune in this week to hear where it all started! CE Credit -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #DrPeterNichol #TrayOptimization #Bioburden #WasteReduction #Surgery #Surgeon #SterileProcessing #SPD #CSSD #MDR #OR #CST #Passion #CMO #Challenges #SurgicalInstruments #SurgeryStartsHere #WeAreSPD

On this episode, Mike and Hank went live with Beyond the Headlines to talk about surgical instrument lawsuits and the true costs of poor quality. #BeyondTheHeadlines #MikeMatthews #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website

On this episode of Real Talk w/ Bob Marrs, Bob starts bursting some bubbles by focusing on the importance of ultrasonic cleaning in the decontamination process. Tune in to hear about how ultrasonication works, tips to consider when using this equipment, and why you should never let Bob operate your personal dishwasher! #RealTalk #BobMarrs #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

So much of what we do in the decontamination area depends on time. But how equipped are your frontline technicians to correctly and compliantly process when each second counts? Do they have the timing tools they need for each stage of the dirty side? On this episode of Fighting Dirty, Hank talks about why you can't trust your internal clock and the creative ways you can hardwire these tools into your workflow. Tune in, #ItsAboutTime. #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

What makes a great Medical Device Sales representative and why are they such a critical part of improving Sterile Processing quality? On this episode of the Beyond Clean podcast, we sat down with Nick Williams, an independent business consultant in the United Kingdom, and formerly Group Managing Director of Olympus KeyMed, to discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to supporting customers in the medical device industry around the globe. Tune in to hear his decades of insights into the challenges facing sales reps in our space, what to expect from one before and after the sell, and how to deal with someone who is not meeting expectations. Grab your favorite sales rep and listen in! CE Credit -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #MedicalDevice #Sales #CustomerService #Quality #Communication #Leadership #SPD #CS #MDR #CSSD #SalesRep #SterileProcessing #SurgicalInstruments #Cleaning #Decontamination #CapitalEquipment #Disposables #NickWilliams #Season5

On this episode of Beyond the Headlines, Mike and Bob talk about potential causes to surgery cancelations in a Canadian hospital. They focus on why Sterile Processing leaders should be equipped to have difficult conversations in the name of patient safety, how to empower frontline staff to "stop the line," and the importance of regular quality auditing. Tune in and #DontGetCanceled! #BeyondTheHeadlines #MikeMatthews #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website

On this episode of Real Talk w/ Bob Marrs, Bob zeros in on precleaning, manual cleaning and the importance of three-bay sinks for compliant manual washing in Sterile Processing. Tune in to hear about some of the misinformation going on out there with regards to precleaning, and learn why each sink basin in your decontam has a different purpose! #RealTalk #BobMarrs #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

One look inside of your cannulated or lumen devices could literally save your patient's life. So why wouldn't you take the time to do it? Or more importantly, why wouldn't hospitals provide appropriate tools such as inspection borescopes to enable their Sterile Processing teams to complete this live saving work? On this episode of Fighting Dirty, Hank talks about the critical importance of enhanced visual inspection of arthroscopic shaver handpieces in particular and all other related devices. Tune in and #LookTwice to #SaveALife! #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

Have you ever wondered how Sterile Processing professionals handle their jobs on the other side of the globe? Do they have similar challenges as your country? Do they implement similar solutions? On this episode of the Beyond Clean podcast, we reached out the President of the CSSD forums of South Africa, Xana Jardine, to discuss an international perspective on Sterile Processing. Tune in to hear her insights into the regional issues facing their frontline technicians and department leaders in the country, and gain an inside look into the global industry of medical device reprocessing. CE Credit -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #Podcast #XanaJardine #SouthAfrica #CSSD #SPD #SterileProcessing #GlobalVoice #Insight #Perspective #International #Regulatory #Qualifications #Training #Compliance #Education #Quality #Safety #SurgicalInstruments #Surgery

On this episode of Beyond the Headlines, Mike, Hank, and Bob talk about how infrastructure issues at a VA hospital on the west coast led to substantial delays and cancellation of various surgical and dental procedures for veteran patients. They focus on the important issues surrounding how facilities can plan ahead to guard against a "culture of catastrophe" as well as what the VA does right when it comes to sterilization process breakdowns. Tune in and #PlanAhead! #BeyondTheHeadlines #MikeMatthews #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Websit

On this episode of Real Talk w/ Bob Marrs, Bob gets down and dirty about decontamination, particularly the importance of personal protective equipment (PPE) when completing your Sterile Processing duties. Tune in to hear about why your mask matters, what OSHA has to say about your dirty room, and catch a promo of the next Billboard Top 100 hits! #RealTalk #BobMarrs #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

The most valuable asset in your Sterile Processing department isn't your $250K cart washer or your $3.5 million dollar fleet of surgical instruments -- it's actually your people. So the important question is whether your department design is actually hurting your team. On this episode of Fighting Dirty, Hank gives some insight into the critical importance of ergonomics in Sterile Processing and the things every department should be doing to protect from injury and cultivate safe practices in the workplace. These things aren't good ideas, they are fundamental to demonstrating how much we really value our teams. Tune in and #InvestInSafety! #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

Although most Sterile Processing professionals around the globe have heard of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease and prions, there are still many misconceptions around these topics and their importance in the context of Sterile Processing. On this episode of the Beyond Clean podcast, we talk to one of the world's foremost experts on the topic of prions and vCJD, Dr. David Perrett, Professor Emeritus of Bioanalytical Science, Barts & The London School of Medicine. Tune in this week for an introduction to prions, background to why they have become so pervasive in the news, and what you should be doing about it in your hospital. Grab your OR Director and Infection Preventionist to huddle around the stereo for this one! CE Credit -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub #Prions #CJD #vCJD #Microbiology #Science #SterileProcessing #DavidPerrett #Protein #SPD #CSSD #OR #PatientSafety #OperatingRoom #Risk #Safety #Surgery #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #Sponsors #ReadySetSurgical #Endoplus

What impact do broken surgical instruments have on patient safety, surgeon trust, and the bottom line of your department budgets? How about missing or misplaced instruments that cause delays in instrument reprocessing and turnovers? On this release of the new Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight series, we talk to Marcus Super about InstruSafe, the Sterile Processing-focused solution Summit Medical has created for overcoming the systemic challenges of lost and broken surgical instrumentation. We will also discuss their in-booth (#745) raffle at this year's IAHCSMM Expos with cash prizes (multiple winners) and free airfare to IAHCSMM 2020 (Grand Prize). Be on the lookout for inserts in your IAHCSMM Expo bags with a raffle ticket inside! Summit Medical will also be hosting an invite-only Customer Appreciation event Monday night after the show – Contact your local sales representative for an invitation! Follow Summit Medical on LinkedIn, visit their website @ https://www.instrusafe.com/, or send Them An Email -> [email protected] #VendorSpotlight #SummitMedical #InstruSafe #CustomTrays #Containers #Sterilization #WeFightDirty #BeyondClean #SurgicalInstruments #SurgeryStartsHere #SterileProcessing #Hospitals #MedicalDevice

On this episode of Beyond the Headlines, Mike and Hank talk about an announcement out of Buffalo, New York regarding a free Sterile Processing training program for local students -- why it's awesome, and how this type of community investment will eventually lead to safer surgery. They also discuss a few of the differences between professional SPD training and the kind of on-the-job training that is common in many places around the globe. Tune in and #GetSchooled! #BeyondTheHeadlines #MikeMatthews #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this episode of Real Talk w/ Bob Marrs, Bob speaks directly to our brothers and sisters in the Operating Room about the critical importance of pre-cleaning, and the truth about instrument turnover times. Tune in to hear about realistic timelines for cleaning, inspection, sterilization, and cooling for your turnover instruments! #RealTalk #BobMarrs #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

Creating a great resume is one of the most important things you can do as a Sterile Processing professional who wants to grow. But many of us were never taught how to write a persuasive resume that says more than just when and where we worked. On this episode of Fighting Dirty, Hank discusses how to think about your own professional persona and gives tips on creating that killer resume you need to get you on top of the pile. Tune in and #GetHired! #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

How is quality measured in your Sterile Processing department? And, perhaps more importantly, how would patients know the difference between a hospital with a high quality instrument reprocessing team or one still struggling to implement best practices? On this episode of the Beyond Clean podcast, we talk to Jeremy Gibson-Roark, Certification Surveyor with DNV GL, about how departments are implementing quality management programs around the country, and the brand new department level Sterile Processing certification available through the DNV GL organization. Tune in this week to hear about this important advancement in accreditation services and how departments like yours could benefit from a different perspective on quality management. This is an episode you don't want to miss! CE Credit -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #Podcast #Surveys #Accreditation #DNV #SterileProcessing #CSSD #GlobalVoices #Insight #Perspectives #IAHCSMM #CBSPD

On this episode of Beyond the Headlines, Mike and Hank talk about a recent headline grabbing story from a California hospital regarding a retained surgical item, this time a 2" ribbon retractor. They discuss some of the potential root causes and talk about the kinds of things that Sterile Processing should consider in trying to help their partners in the OR. Tune in and join the cause of: #NoInstrumentLeftBehind! #BeyondTheHeadlines #MikeMatthews #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this episode of Real Talk w/ Bob Marrs, Bob explains how to approach challenging situations in your Sterile Processing department -- especially when they are not your fault (i.e. low staffing, insufficient instruments, inefficient processes). Great application for frontline technicians and leaders alike. Tune in to hear how to make it right in your department when it all goes wrong! #RealTalk #BobMarrs #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

Sterile Processing professionals are the last line of defense for surgical patients. This means we have to be willing and able to "stop the line" when something unsafe happens in our departments. On this episode of Fighting Dirty with Hank Balch, Hank talks about one of the most dangerous and yet common practices in many departments today: double stacking multilayer trays during the washing cycle. This not only violates express manufacturer IFUs for these instruments and will get you cited by CMS, TJC, DNV and state agencies -- it is also extremely dangerous for your patients. One bug. One little infectious microbe hiding under a knee sizer can literally kill one of your patients. Whatever productivity pressures you may be under, whatever volume may be stacking up in decontam, washing shortcuts are not worth it. If you have to chain yourself to the department door in order to get your CEO to come listen to why you won't take shortcuts -- do it. And call us, we'll join you in the sit in, and help explain why you can't sacrifice safety in the name of speed. #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

While manufacturer instructions for use (IFUs) are getting a lot of attention in Sterile Processing departments today, when it comes to chemical safety, you need to know exactly what your chemical's Safety Data Sheet (SDS) says. Did you know there's often important information in the SDS for using chemicals that may not be listed in the product IFU? On this episode of Season 5, we got Peggy Spitzer, Clinical Education Manager at Certol International, to step up to the Beyond Clean microphone to discuss important contours of chemical safety in Sterile Processing that can keep your teams safe and compliant. Tune in this week to hear about how to find Safety Data Sheets, how to read them, how they are updated, and much more! CE Credit -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub #PeggySpitzer #ChemicalSafety #SterileProcessing #SurgicalInstruments #Cleaning #Disinfection #Sterilization #SafetyDataSheets #SDS #Documentation #Regulatory #OSHA #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SPD #CSSD #MDR #Chemicals #Safety #Training #Sponsors #Endoplus #ReadySetSurgical

On this episode of Beyond the Headlines, Mike and Hank talk about the latest announcement from Ambu A/S & Cook Medical regarding a Single-Use Duodenoscope that will be disrupting the US market. Cleaning, disinfection, and storage challenges surrounding endoscope reprocessing are some of the hottest topics in the medical device industry today, so this announcement is sure to make waves. This episode will talk about some of the potential implications and remaining questions left to answer. Tune in and get #Scoped! #BeyondTheHeadlines #MikeMatthews #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this episode of Real Talk w/ Bob Marrs, Bob brings up one of the most shocking statistics in all of healthcare -- nearly 100K patients are dying in our hospitals each year. Why is this happening? And how do we keep the national conversation focused where it should be? Tune in for his passionate plea to keep this topic front and center -- where it should be. #RealTalk #BobMarrs #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

Shift huddles are one of the most important things you can do every day as a Sterile Processing team. But there are many departments out there who either don't do them at all, or do them all wrong. On this episode of Fighting Dirty, Hank gives some insight into why shift huddles matter and discusses a few tips on how to take your current shift huddle from good to great. Tune in and #ShiftYourPerspective! #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

How dangerous are your insulated laparoscopic devices? How often are you performing insulation testing on them? Have you ever heard the full story on why these questions are so important? On episode 3 of Season 5, we invited Cheron Rojo, Clinical Education Coordinator SPD at Healthmark Industries, to discuss these critical topics and give us insight into the full scope of the problem. Tune in this week to hear what your team should be doing every day to protect patients from serious injury and even death when it comes to reprocessing insulated surgical instruments. CE Credit -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub #WeFightDirty #BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #CheronRojo #Insulation #Testing #Laparoscopic #PatientSafety #Burn #Shock #SurgicalInstruments #Education #Podcast #Standards #Industry #SPD #SPS #CSSD #MDR #Sponsors #ReadySetSurgical #Endoplus #Season5