Beyond Clean Podcast

What drives you as a Sterile Processing professional? Why do you wake up every morning, drive to a hospital, put on scrubs, and labor in areas of the hospital most people will never see, for patients who hardly know you exist? On this re-release from Season 1, we talked to Nestor Hernandez about finding your voice and discovering your "why" as a Sterile Processing hero. There are no little people or little places in our industry -- every individual who commits to serving patients in the life-saving work of medical device reprocessing has an incalculable impact on the world around them. Tune in as we sit down with Nestor to learn...why. CE Credit -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub Click To Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website! #WeFightDirty #BeyondClean #Podcast #NestorHernandez #FindingYourVoice #DiscoveringYourWhy #Mission #Purpose #Culture #SterileProcessing #SPD #CSSD #SurgicalInstruments #PublicSpeaking #Conferences #Hospital #Motivation

Sterile Processing, yeah, there's an App for that. On this Top 10 re-release episode from Season 1 of the Beyond Clean podcast, we talked to Adam Okada about the impact of mobile application technology on the Sterile Processing industry, education, and the future of professional networking. How can you leverage industry expertise right from your smart phone? Is there such a thing as an educator in your pocket? We discuss these topics and more in a unique conversation with one of a growing number of disruptors in our industry. Tune in, grab your smart phone, and listen up for some inspiration on how technology could change the way we think about Sterile Processing in the 21st century. Now with new CE approval, it's a great opportunity to learn, get credit, and walk away with your own ideas for potential innovation in this space. CE Credit -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub Click To Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website! #WeFightDirty #BeyondClean #MobileApplications #SterileProcessing #Education #Technology #Disruption #Online #Podcast #AdamOkada #CECredit #Sponsor #SargentHealthcareStrategies

'The Joint Commission has arrived.' Five words that can cause even the most confident of Sterile Processing leader and frontline technician a mild anxiety attack. Is all of our documentation up to date? Have we checked every employee off on their ultrasonic competencies? Will they find any technicians using incorrect detergent dilutions? This fear of the unknown and the "what if" can be debilitating for many facilities who seek accreditation through The Joint Commission. On this re-release episode from season 1 (which is the 2nd highest downloaded show of the entire Beyond Clean podcast), we talked to Jenny Manderino about how Sterile Processing teams can best prepare for these stressful visits and not be caught off guard. Now with new CE approval, it's a great time to add a few more tools to your accreditation tool chest and gain a CE while you're at it. Do not delay, start your TJC preparation today! CE Credit -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub Click To Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website and our new YouTube channel. #WeFightDirty #BeyondClean #JennyManderino #TheJointCommission #TJC #SterileProcessing #SurgicalInstruments #Survey #Preparedness #Accreditation #InfectionControl #CESponsor#SargentHealthcareStrategies

Have you ever been asked to reprocess an implant device that had been removed from a patient? Chances are high that you have encountered this scenario at least once in your Sterile Processing career, but to date, there has been very little written or discussed on the topic. How can you ensure the device can be safely cleaned and given to a patient without manufacturer instructions or validation for reprocessing the single use implant? One of the few industry leaders who has provided any insight into this difficult topic is Nancy Chobin, President of Sterile Processing University, so we invited her to join back in Season 4 of the Beyond Clean podcast to try and answer a few of the most pressing questions related to policy and practice. Grab your orthopedic surgeon, Infection Control nurse, and Director of Quality for a pow-wow around this podcast and get the conversation going on explant reprocessing: to do, or not to do. That is the question! CE Credit -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #NancyChobin #Explants #Implants #Reprocessing #Sterile #Sterilization #Disinfection #Regulatory #PatientRights #Ownership #Liability #Risk #Policies #Collaboration #Surgery #BestPractice #SterileProcessing #SPD #CSSD

In an industry defined by our standards, recommendations, and guidelines, there are still many misunderstanding related to how these documents can and should impact compliant reprocessing of medical devices in our hospitals. On this week's episode of the Beyond Clean podcast, we talk to Chuck Hughes, the new Executive Advisor at Beyond Clean and retired founder of SPS Medical Supply Corp., about the high marks and high standards of medical device reprocessing. Tune in to hear Chuck address some of the most common challenges facing SPD departments, clinics, and endoscopy suites today. This is a great episode to forward on to your Infection Prevention team to start a conversation around the best way to support best practice in Sterile Processing! CE Credit -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub Click To Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website! #chuckhughes #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SterileProcessing #MedicalDevices #Reprocessing #Compliance #Standards #BestPractice #Recommendations #Guidelines #AAMI #Reusable #SurgicalInstruments #Endoscopes #Safety #Liability #Risk #Cleaning #Sterilization #Disinfection

How much do you know about the history of ethylene oxide and the formative role it has played in modern medical device sterilization? For older generations of Sterile Processing professionals, images of large tanks and extended aeration times may come to mind. For younger generations of technicians, EtO technology may be little understood and likely even misunderstood. On this Season 4 rewind of the Beyond Clean podcast, we sat down with Ted May to discuss the hidden history of ethylene oxide, and discuss the importance of this sterilization modality to the past and future of the global sterile processing industry. No need to dust off the history books on this one – just tune in and let us take you Beyond Clean. CE Credit -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub #WeFightDirty #BeyondClean #EtO #EthyleneOxide #Gas #Sterilization #MedicalDevices #FlexibleEndoscopes #History #Insight #Industry #FDA #Safety #SterileProcessing #CEs #CEUs #Education

How much protein is left on your surgical instruments after "cleaning"? How much protein is too much? And how would you know? On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean podcast we invite Dr. Thomas Vanzieleghem, Scientific Director & Biofilm expert with OneLIFE SA, to speak with us about protein detection technologies within the Sterile Processing industry. Dr. Vanzieleghem makes the case for the importance of protein monitoring and discusses the global challenges with ensuring our cleaning processes are doing what they should be doing, every instrument, every time. Make sure to tune into this engaging episode! CE Credit -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub Click To Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website! #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #Decontamination #ProteinDetection #MedicalDevices #Cleaning #Disinfection #Process #Testing #Quality #Sponsors #KeySurgical #AndersenProducts #Podcast #CECredit #Education #Media #SterileProcessing #Surgery #OperatingRoom #InfectionControl

How do you know your decontamination equipment (washers and ultrasonic cleaners) are really working as they should? What does "passing" and "failing" a daily quality test actually tell you about your current cleaning process? On this Season 4 rewind of the Beyond Clean podcast, we bring back international decontamination expert Pawel de Sternberg Stojalowski, to discuss the fundamentals of process challenge devices in the decontamination setting. Tune in with us to hear Pawel's insights on this critical part of Sterile Processing quality management, and learn why FAILURE is sometimes a good thing! CE Credit -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #Decontamination #ProcessChallengeDevices #PCDs #MedicalDevices #Cleaning #Disinfection #Process #Testing #Quality #Podcast #CECredit #Education #Media #SterileProcessing #Surgery #OperatingRoom #InfectionControl

Decontamination of loaner and consignment instrument trays is one of the most complex processes in a Sterile Processing department, and yet many facilities simply treat every vendor tray the same way -- regardless of the manufacturer's specific instructions for use. On this Season 4 rewind of the Beyond Clean podcast, we brought on Bob Marrs, the nationally known clinical educator, consultant, and Vice President of Organizational Development at Beyond Clean, to discuss practical tips for reigning in the chaos of loaner decontamination. Tune in to hear the news of Bob's new leadership role with our team and learn how your department can #FightDirty loaners, every tray, every time! CE Credit -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #BobMarrs #DirtyTruth #Loaners #Reprocessing #Sterile #Sterilization #Disinfection #Regulatory #Collaboration #Surgery #BestPractice #SterileProcessing #SPD #CSSD

What if there were a tool that allowed your Sterile Processing team to quickly and accurately identify loaner instruments for reassembly? No need to call a vendor, no frustrating case delays because of incomplete trays, and no more replacement costs for missing vendor instruments. As we kick off the brand new Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight series, we will be talking to Geoffrey Broninx about the innovative work being done at ATH Medical to overcome the global challenges of loaner instrument traceability. Geoffrey will also discuss big opportunities for Sterile Processing departments in the USA to bring the AnciTrak system into their hospitals to experience the solution in person! Tune in today for information on how to win a free trial, and plan on visiting their booth #759 at the IAHCSMM Annual Conference & Expo in Anaheim! Follow ATH Medical on Instagram and LinkedIn. Visit their website @ www.ATHMedical.com Send Them An Email -> [email protected] #VendorSpotlight #ATHMedical #AnciTrak #Giveaway #Loaner #TrayTracking #WeFightDirty #BeyondClean #SurgicalInstruments #SurgeryStartsHere #SterileProcessing #Hospitals #MedicalDevice

What if we told your hospital CEO they could save tens of thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of dollars by INVESTING more resources into your Sterile Processing department? Would you believe there is a $50 billion opportunity in the United States alone to reduce costs AND increase quality related to surgical instrument reprocessing? On this Season 4 rewind of the Beyond Clean podcast, we bring back pediatric surgeon and industry advocate Dr. Peter Nichol to talk about the pivotal research he is spear-heading to tackle some of the biggest challenges facing our industry and to make ANOTHER HUGE announcement about the future of Beyond Clean. Grab your C-Suite leaders for this one and have a #PodcastParty in the basement! CE Credit -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub #WeFightDirty #BeyondClean #PeterNichol #Surgeon #CSuite #Sponsors #Andersen #Products #SurgicalInstruments #SurgeryStartsHere #SterileProcessing #Hospitals #MedicalDevice

How is the power of podcasting and social media impacting the next generation of surgeons? What impact do non-functional surgical instruments have on the surgeon-user? We kick off an epic Season 4 of the Beyond Clean podcast this week with Dr. Jason Bingham from the Behind the Knife podcast, and nerd out on everything from social media to surgery. Grab your stereo and scalpel, and tune in as #WeFightDirty on airwaves and iPods across the globe! Complete The Exam For CE Credit! Join us next week for "The $50 Billion Opportunity: Re-Thinking the Economics of Sterile Processing" with special guest Dr. Peter Nichol. Click To Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify. #WeFightDirty #BeyondClean #JasonBingham #BehindTheKnife #Podcast #Surgeons #Sponsors #Andersen #Products #ANPRO #KeySurgical #SurgicalInstruments #SurgeryStartsHere #SterileProcessing #Hospitals #MedicalDevice

Is chemical exposure hurting your Sterile Processing team? How would you know and what could you be doing to guard against it? For this episode of Beyond Clean, we invited David Hilliker to tackle one of the most important topics in our industry -- employee safety and chemical monitoring. If you missed this classic episode the first time, we are now able to re-release this blockbuster Season 1 content with brand new CE approval! Tune in today! CE Credit -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub Join us for Season 4 of Beyond Clean beginning on April 1st, 2019!!! Click To Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify. #WeFightDirty #BeyondClean #DavidHilliker #ChemicalMonitoring #H2O2 #ETO #OPA #PAA #Surgery #Podcast #Sponsors #Andersen #Products #SurgeryStartsHere #SterileProcessing #Hospitals #MedicalDevice

Do your flexible scope leak tests "make the grade" or are they failing in more ways than one? Back in Season 1 of the Beyond Clean podcast, we invited Sara Freiberg, Clinical Education Manager for Northfield Medical, to dive into the details of compliant scope reprocessing -- covering everything from proper leak testing, to chemical usages, and sink sizing. This week we are able to re-release yet another episode from our blockbuster Season 1 content, with brand new CE approval! Tune in to this important conversation today! CE Credit -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub Join us for Season 4 of Beyond Clean beginning on April 1st, 2019!!! Click To Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify. #WeFightDirty #BeyondClean #SaraFreiberg #AAMI #Endoscopes #Surgery #Podcast #Sponsors #Andersen #Products #SurgeryStartsHere #SterileProcessing #Hospitals #MedicalDevice #Infection #Prevention

How do you excellently service Sterile Processing customers who are located outside of the hospital setting, across the street or even in other cities? Back in Season 1, we invited Don Williams, current Regional Director of Sterile Processing for Kaiser Permanente, to talk to us about the terrific work his team had been doing regarding the centralization of processing for ambulatory surgery centers and off-site clinics. Tune in this week for this re-release of from our blockbuster Season 1 content, now with CE approval! This particular episode is 1.5 CEs! CE Credit -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub Join us for Season 4 of Beyond Clean beginning on April 1st, 2019!!! Click To Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify. #WeFightDirty #BeyondClean #DonWilliams #KaiserPermanente #ASC #Clinic #Surgery #Center #Podcast #Sponsors #Andersen #Products #SurgeryStartsHere #SterileProcessing #Hospitals #MedicalDevice #Infection #Prevention #CEUs

There are few acronyms as formative for the Sterile Processing industry in the US than AAMI. But how much do you really know about what AAMI is, how workgroups operate, and how we end up with standards such as ST91:2015 for Flexible And Semi-Rigid Endoscope Processing In Health Care Facilities? Back in Season 1, we got AAMI regular and flexible scope extraordinaire Mary Ann Drosnock to step up to the mic to answer some of these questions and give a few general insights into these well known, but often misunderstood, documents. Tune in this week for our FIRST re-release of our terrific Season 1 content, now with new CE approval! This particular episode is 1.5 CEs! CE Credit -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub Join us for Season 4 of Beyond Clean beginning on April 1st, 2019!!! Click To Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify. #WeFightDirty #BeyondClean #Mary Ann Drosnock #Healthmark #AAMI #Flexible Scopes #ST91 #Podcast #Sponsors #Andersen Products #SurgeryStartsHere #SterileProcessing #Hospitals #MedicalDevice #Infection #Prevention #Giveaways #CEUs

What does surgical instrument sterilization look like on the battlefield? In disaster zones? In the middle of an Amazonian rainforest? In the near future it could look very different and much smaller than traditional means and models of modern sterilization techniques. On our last episode of Season 3, we dropped the mic in front of Daniel Taggart of SteriO3 to give us a ton of interesting insights into the latest advancements impacting portable sterilization technologies. Tune in with us this week, join the conversation, and start thinking #OutSideTheHospital. CE Credit -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub Join us for Season 4 of Beyond Clean beginning on April 1st, 2019!!! Click To Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify. #WeFightDirty #BeyondClean #Daniel Taggart #Podcast #Sponsors #Healthmark #ConsortiaSurgical #SurgeryStartsHere #SterileProcessing #Hospitals #MedicalDevice #Infection #Prevention #Giveaways #CEUs

How does an innovation in the infection control industry make it from idea to market? What role does collaboration play in opening doors for Sterile Processing professionals to expand their networks both locally and around the world? On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Podcast, we tracked down Michael Diamond to chat about the tremendous work The Infection Prevention Strategy (TIPS) is doing to change the way innovators are approaching the challenges of global health, and what opportunities are available for our listeners to join the cause. CE Credit -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub Join us next week for our season finale titled "Extreme Sterilization: Remote Casualty Care & the Future of Portable Sterile-Tech" with special guest Daniel Taggart. Click To Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify. #WeFightDirty #BeyondClean #Michael Diamond #Podcast #Sponsors #Healthmark #ConsortiaSurgical #SurgeryStartsHere #SterileProcessing #Hospitals #MedicalDevice #Infection #Prevention #Giveaways #CEUs

How has technology impacted our potential to know and follow device manufacturer instructions for use in Sterile Processing? How far have we come and what does the future hold for the technology vs. IFUs challenges within our industry? On this week's edition of Beyond Clean, we speak with Andy Petrovich about how technology is being used to drive real world compliance in our departments. Don't miss this important conversation and make sure to take the 1 CE Quiz at our CE Credit Hub for chances to win free Sterile Processing resources! CE Credit -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub Join us next week when we will speak with Phil Sayles, Founder and President of Summate Technologies about the Digitalization of Surgical Implant Management. Click To Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify. #WeFightDirty #BeyondClean #IFU #AndyPetrovich #Podcast #Sponsors #Healthmark #ConsortiaSurgical #SurgeryStartsHere #SterileProcessing #Hospitals #MedicalDevice #Compliance #Giveaways #CEUs

This week on Beyond Clean we speak with Keith Koby, Senior Vice President - North America at Nanosonics. Keith Koby joined Nanosonics in April 2012 bringing with him more than 25 years of sales experience and healthcare insight. Mr. Koby started his career as an engineer with GE Healthcare. After 16 years, Mr. Koby went on to the infection prevention world and joined Medivators to develop their direct sales strategies and lead high performance sales teams for infection prevention technologies in the U.S. and Canada. Mr. Koby holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from DeVry University, and a Masters degree in Business Administration, Management and Operations from Keller Graduate School of Management. He was also a Captain in the U.S. Army where he served 13 years in the U.S. Army Chemical Corps. Mr. Koby has been a member of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology since 2006. CE Credit -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub Since this is the final episode of Season 2, mark your calendars for the start of Season 3 on January 7th, 2019! Stay tuned in the coming weeks for other big announcements regarding videos, websites, and exciting growth for the Beyond Clean team. #beyondclean Click To Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify.

This week on beyond clean we speak with Brandon VanHee, Clinical Education Manager at Key Surgical. Brandon has over 10 years of experience in leadership positions in the United States Marine Corps and the healthcare industry. This experience led him to work with various medical device companies in product management, new product development, clinical marketing and clinical training roles. Currently, Brandon is the Clinical Education Manager for Key Surgical. He plays an active role in promoting infection prevention best practices in sterile processing and flexible endoscope reprocessing around the globe. Brandon is also currently working to identify and promote sterile processing best practices as a voting member on AAMI ST/WG 84 Endoscope Reprocessing and AAMI ST/WG 93 Cleaning Reusable Medical Devices committees. Brandon volunteers 2 days a week at a local sterile processing department and is currently working towards CRCST, CER and CIS certifications through IAHCSMM. CE Credit -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub Join us next week when we will speak with Keith Koby, Senior Vice President - North America at Nanosonics about Disinfecting Ultrasound Probes. #beyondclean Click To Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify.

This week on beyond clean we speak with Steve Kubler, Global Marketing Manager at 3M. Steve has worked in healthcare for over a decade, helping to bring advanced solutions to the sterile processing department. He started out as a sales rep for 3M working with hospitals and large surgery centers on the east coast which fueled his passion for the SPD and the teams that work within them. He later transitioned to a clinical expert role within 3M overseeing biomedical electrode and sterilization monitoring solutions. CE Credit -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub Join us next week when we will speak with Brandon VanHee, Clinical Education Manager at Key Surgical about Biofilm. #beyondclean Click To Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify.

This week on beyond clean we speak with Moses Chang, Healthcare Sales Director at XERAFY. Moses is a career entrepreneur, having been involved in several startups before joining the founding team to launch Xerafy Healthcare. He has spent the last 12 years in the Auto ID industry and was instrumental in pivoting the company toward Healthcare IOT solutions. He is currently leading the company's global business development and sales efforts, to create an ecosystem of channel partners, medical device manufacturers, distributors, and service providers, to bring this solution to their hospital clients worldwide. CE Credit -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub Join us next week when we will speak with Steve Kubler, Global Marketing Manager at 3M about Biological Indicators. #beyondclean Click To Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify.

This week on beyond clean we speak with Jenni Gibbs, Manager of Central Sterile Department at Altru Health System. She began her work in healthcare in 1989 doing inpatient nursing. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of North Dakota. Gibbs has a background in project management and Lean. As CS manager, Jenni developed a dedicated scope team and a career-growth track for her employees to include paid certification education and technician levels. In May 2017, Altru's Central Sterile department moved to centralized, organization-wide endoscope reprocessing program. Altru was the inaugural US facility in June 2018 to sterilize duodenoscopes using hydrogen peroxide and ozone technology. CE Credit -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub Join us next week when we will speak with Moses Chang, Healthcare Sales Director at XERAFY about RFID and the Changing Landscape of Instrument Tracking. #beyondclean Click To Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify.

This week on Beyond Clean we speak with Bert Dommerholt, CEO at DOVIDEQ Medical. Bert is an experienced entrepreneur with a demonstrated history of working in the medical device industry for over 25 years. He loves to connect with people and find new ways to support customer needs. CE Credit -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub Join us next week when we will speak with Jenni Gibbs, Manager of Central Sterile Department at Altru Health System about the sterilization of flexible endoscopes. Happy CS Week To Everyone! #beyondclean Click To Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify.

This week on beyond clean we speak with Kathy Mazza, Clinical Director of Sales at Sklar Instruments. Kathy has over 20 years' experience in healthcare both as a clinician and in a sales capacity. Her clinical experience includes roles as a Certified Surgical Technologist and Materials Manager. As a vendor in healthcare, her positions have always entailed working with surgical instruments and calling on Sterile Processing and the Operating Room. Over the years she has contributed to articles in Healthcare Purchasing News magazine and has spoken at various IAHCSMM educational conferences and guest lectured for CS certification programs. CE Credit -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub Join us next week when we speak with Bert Dommerholt, CEO at DOVIDEQ Medical about Quality Assurance of Rigid Scopes. #beyondclean Click To Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify.

This week on Beyond Clean we speak with Don Tumminelli who is the Senior Technical Manager of Client Services at Highpower Labs about the unknown world of medical device validation. Don has over 13 years of experience in the medical device industry and is an expert in sterilization, including both single use and reusable device validations. CE Credit -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub Click To Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify.

The Beyond Clean Team celebrates their first anniversary with their 52nd episode. This also serves as the season finale, as they make an important announcement regarding a format change for the upcoming year. Along with several important announcements the hosts reflect on the past year, share some statistics, and open an online swag store. Click To Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify.

This week on Beyond Clean we have Part 2 of our interview with Dr. Wava Truscott, President & Founder Truscott MedSci Associates, LLC. She has authored over 70 articles, co-authored the Microbiological section of the AAMI Sterilization Recommended Practices and was the U.S. delegate for ISO's Medical Device Biocompatibility on Systemic Toxicity Testing for the developing European Union. Areas of career emphasis have included the adverse consequences of particle contamination of the surgical wound, unplanned hypothermia during surgery and the prevention of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Wava has approached HAI reduction as an overall effort including Environmental Services, Sterile processing, Infection Prevention, Nursing staff, physicians, patients and visitors. Send us an email to request documents referenced in this episode. Join us next week for Anniversary Show celebrating the first year of the show and our 52nd episode! #beyondclean Click To Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify.

This week on Beyond Clean we have Part 2 of our interview with Barbara Harmer, Director of Clinical Services at Innovative Sterilization Technologies, LLC. Barbara is a highly skilled, knowledgeable and visionary perioperative nursing leader with over 36 years of administrative and clinical management and internal and external consulting experience in both inpatient, outpatient and multi-campus healthcare facilities. Founder and President of MedAssist Consultants Inc., a highly respected and experienced consulting company for over 28 years. Successfully provided medical and surgical consulting services to over 300 clients nationally and internationally. Demonstrated record with increasingly challenging healthcare leadership positions. Sought after speaker for local, regional and national symposiums and conventions. Join us next week for Part 2 of our interview with Dr. Wava Truscott, President & Founder Truscott MedSci Associates, LLC. #beyondclean Click To Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify.

This week on Beyond Clean we speak with Dr. Wava Truscott, President & Founder Truscott MedSci Associates, LLC. She has authored over 70 articles, co-authored the Microbiological section of the AAMI Sterilization Recommended Practices and was the U.S. delegate for ISO's Medical Device Biocompatibility on Systemic Toxicity Testing for the developing European Union. Areas of career emphasis have included the adverse consequences of particle contamination of the surgical wound, unplanned hypothermia during surgery and the prevention of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Wava has approached HAI reduction as an overall effort including Environmental Services, Sterile processing, Infection Prevention, Nursing staff, physicians, patients and visitors. Send us an email to request documents referenced in this episode. Join us next week for Part 2 of our interview with Barbara Harmer, Director of Clinical Services at Innovative Sterilization Technologies, LLC. #beyondclean Click To Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify.

This week on Beyond Clean we speak with Barbara Harmer, Director of Clinical Services at Innovative Sterilization Technologies, LLC. Barbara is a highly skilled, knowledgeable and visionary perioperative nursing leader with over 36 years of administrative and clinical management and internal and external consulting experience in both inpatient, outpatient and multi-campus healthcare facilities. Founder and President of MedAssist Consultants Inc., a highly respected and experienced consulting company for over 28 years. Successfully provided medical and surgical consulting services to over 300 clients nationally and internationally. Demonstrated record with increasingly challenging healthcare leadership positions. Sought after speaker for local, regional and national symposiums and conventions. Join us next week when we will speak with Dr. Wava Truscott, President & Founder Truscott MedSci Associates, LLC. #beyondclean Click To Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

This week on Beyond Clean we speak with Nancy Chobin, President and CEO of Sterile Processing University, LLC for Part 2 of our interview highlighting CBSPD Certification. Nancy is Retired from her position as the Vice President of Sterile Processing Services at Barnabas Health in West Orange, New Jersey where she was employed from 1990 to July 2015. She served as a liaison for Joint Commission, Centers for Medicare/Medicaid and the New Jersey State Department of Health surveys. She also worked as an Independent Nurse Consultant providing services related to the design of SPD Departments, policies and procedures, compliance with regulatory standards, on-site training, and preparation for certification to over 260 hospitals, medical device manufacturers, legal firms and healthcare systems and surgery centers in the US. Nancy is a renowned International and national speaker and is the founder and past Executive Director of the Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution, Inc. Finally, she has received many awards in the field of sterile processing and was recently recognized as the 2018 recipient of the AAMI Standards Developer Award. Join us next week when we speak with Barbara Harmer, Director of Clinical Services at Innovative Sterilization Technologies, LLC. #beyondclean Click To Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

This week on Beyond Clean we speak with Peggy Spitzer, Clinical Education & Technical Support at Certol International. Peggy is a Colorado native with over 30 years of combined experience as a healthcare provider and educator holding degrees as a licensed dental hygienist with bachelor's and master's degrees in adult education. She provides education programs across the U.S. to Sterile Processing and APIC chapters focusing on helping clinicians use cleaning chemicals safely and effectively. She is proud to promote education and certification in Central Sterile Processing. Peggy is a past president, past secretary and current treasurer of the Rocky Mountain Central Sterile chapter in Denver, Colorado and also provides consulting to healthcare facilities and universities for chemical management & best practices for instrument processing. CE Credits -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub Join us next week for Part 2 of our interview with Nancy Chobin, President and CEO of Sterile Processing University, LLC #beyondclean Click To Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

This week on Beyond Clean we speak with Nancy Chobin, President and CEO of Sterile Processing University, LLC. Nancy is Retired from her position as the Vice President of Sterile Processing Services at Barnabas Health in West Orange, New Jersey where she was employed from 1990 to July 2015. She served as a liaison for Joint Commission, Centers for Medicare/Medicaid and the New Jersey State Department of Health surveys. She also worked as an Independent Nurse Consultant providing services related to the design of SPD Departments, policies and procedures, compliance with regulatory standards, on-site training, and preparation for certification to over 260 hospitals, medical device manufacturers, legal firms and healthcare systems and surgery centers in the US. Nancy is a renowned International and national speaker and is the founder and past Executive Director of the Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution, Inc. Finally, she has received many awards in the field of sterile processing and was recently recognized as the 2018 recipient of the AAMI Standards Developer Award. CE Credits -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub Join us next week for Part 2 with Peggy Spitzer, Clinical Education & Technical Support at Certol International. #beyondclean Click To Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

This week on Beyond Clean we speak with Matthew Gudeman, President and CEO of EndoPlus. Endoplus is a privately held medical device manufacturer with distinct competencies specific to Class II laparoscopic medical devices. Removing cost and complexity from the laparoscopic value stream is core to their mission. Endoplus is registered with FDA and holds multiple 510(k)s and patents for laparoscopic devices. CE Credits -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub Join us next week when we will speak with Nancy Chobin, President and CEO of Sterile Processing University, LLC. #beyondclean Click To Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

This week on Beyond Clean we speak with Peggy Spitzer, Clinical Education & Technical Support at Certol International. Peggy is a Colorado native with over 30 years of combined experience as a healthcare provider and educator holding degrees as a licensed dental hygienist with bachelor's and master's degrees in adult education. She provides education programs across the U.S. to Sterile Processing and APIC chapters focusing on helping clinicians use cleaning chemicals safely and effectively. She is proud to promote education and certification in Central Sterile Processing. Peggy is a past president, past secretary and current treasurer of the Rocky Mountain Central Sterile chapter in Denver, Colorado and also provides consulting to healthcare facilities and universities for chemical management & best practices for instrument processing. CE Credits -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub Join us next week when we will speak with Mathew Gudeman, President and CEO of EndoPlus. #beyondclean Click To Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

This week on Beyond Clean we are featuring the audio from our first ever Panel Discussion at the 2018 IAHCSMM Annual Conference and Expo entitled, "Packaging Method Myth-Busting". Our expert panelists for the event included Marcia Frieze from Case Medical; Joe Hannibal from Halyard Health; and Barbara Harmer from Innovative Sterilization Technologies. Part 2 covers the second half of the event as things heat up with some rapid fire questions followed by closing statements from each of the panelists regarding their product modalities. Join us next week when we will speak with Peggy Spitzer, Clinical Education & Technical Support at Certol International. #beyondclean Click To Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

This week on Beyond Clean we are featuring the audio from our first ever Panel Discussion at the 2018 IAHCSMM Annual Conference and Expo entitled, "Packaging Method Myth-Busting". Our expert panelists for the event included Marcia Frieze from Case Medical; Joe Hannibal from Halyard Health; and Barbara Harmer from Innovative Sterilization Technologies. Part 1 covers the first half of the event and sets the table for the discussion by gathering the panelist's perspectives on myths in the industry and their product modalities. Join us next week for Part 2 of the panel discussion where things heat up in a series of rapid fire questions. #beyondclean Click To Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

This week on Beyond Clean we continue our discussion with Harry Mullen, Manager of Sterile Processing at Riverside University Health System and Director of Operations for Central Sterilization Solutions. Join us next week when we will begin airing the Beyond Clean Panel Discussion from the 2018 IAHCSMM Annual Conference and Expo entitled, "Packaging Method Myth-Busting". Our expert panelists for the event included Marcia Frieze from Case Medical; Joe Hannibal from Halyard Health; and Barbara Harmer from Innovative Sterilization Technologies. #beyondclean Click To Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

This week on Beyond Clean we speak with Harry Mullen, Manager of Sterile Processing at Riverside University Health System and Director of Operations for Central Sterilization Solutions. He has over 33 years in the medical and sterile processing field. In 2011, He started Central Sterilization Solutions (CSS) along with his partner James Hoxie to teach the CRCST course for technicians desiring a true career in SPD. They have experienced an increase in the average pass rate going from a 65% average to 95% on the technicians first attempt. CSS has also contracted with SPD departments to help hospitals with issues identified by the joint commission and other accreditation organizations, correct the deficiencies, and obtain clearance upon re-inspection. CSS is in the process of creating course curriculums for the CIS, CHL and CER certifications. Join us next week for Part 2 with Harry Mullen, Manager of Sterile Processing at Riverside University Health System and Director of Operations for Central Sterilization Solutions. #beyondclean Click To Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

This week on Beyond Clean we continue our discussion with Jonathan Wilder, President at Stericert Co. and Managing Director, Quality Processing Resource Group, LLC. Dr. Wilder has worked with all thermal and chemical sterilization methods, as well as cleaning and disinfection methodologies, bringing his background in physical chemistry and surface physics to bear upon difficult problems in the field. He has been published in academic and trade journals. He holds an MBA in Technology Management. He has been an active participant in AAMI sterilization standards committees since 1998 and, as of January 2018, is the co-chair of the US standards-making committee for hospital steam sterilizers. Join us next week when we will speak with Harry Mullen, Manager of Sterile Processing at Riverside University Health System and Director of Operations for Central Sterilization Solutions. #beyondclean Click To Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

This week on Beyond Clean we speak with Jonathan Wilder, President at Stericert Co. and Managing Director, Quality Processing Resource Group, LLC. Dr. Wilder has worked with all thermal and chemical sterilization methods, as well as cleaning and disinfection methodologies, bringing his background in physical chemistry and surface physics to bear upon difficult problems in the field. He has been published in academic and trade journals. He holds an MBA in Technology Management. He has been an active participant in AAMI sterilization standards committees since 1998 and, as of January 2018, is the co-chair of the US standards-making committee for hospital steam sterilizers. Join us next week when we will air Part 2 of our interview with Jonathan regarding the Fundamentals of Steam Quality. #beyondclean Click To Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

This week on Beyond Clean we speak with John Dawoodjee, CEO of Advanced Endoscopy Devices, Inc. John has over 40 years in the medical device industry and started AED, Inc. in 1985 to manufacture ancillary products for a German company, established a repair company for MIS instruments, and formed relationships to be the repair company for repair companies. He became an OEM of endoscopes and instruments launching the EndoscopySuperstore.com in 2015 for hospitals and surgery centers to reduce costs in acquiring and maintaining endoscopic equipment. CE Credits -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub Segment 1 (05:20) - The Future of Instrument Purchasing...Online? Segment 2 (18:15) - Perspectives on Group Purchasing Organizations Join us next week when we will speak to Jonathan Wilder, President at Stericert Co. and Managing Director, Quality Processing Resource Group, LLC. #beyondclean Click To Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

We speak with Kara Nadeau, founder of KLN Communications, Inc. She established the company in 2005 to offer healthcare companies and organizations strategic, results-oriented communications support that is delivered with integrity, reliability and efficiency. She has nearly 20 years of experience as a healthcare writer, having served MedTech and Pharmaceutical Manufacturers; Healthcare Industry Software, Solution and Service Providers; and Industry Associations. Since 2013, she has served as the features editor for Healthcare Purchasing News magazine, covering topics related to the operating room and central sterile/sterile processing departments. CE Credits -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub Segment 1 (04:25) - 2018 Annual HPN CS/SPD Salary Survey Segment 2 (18:50) - Professional Insights for Healthcare Writing Join us again after the IAHCSMM Annual Conference when we will speak to John Dawoodjee, CEO of Advanced Endoscopy Devices, Inc. #beyondclean Click To Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

This week on Beyond Clean we speak with Adam Okada, Owner and Founder of Sterile Education an App for iTunes and Android. He has 11 years of experience in Sterile Processing including 6 as a front line worker. He is currently working as HLD Supervisor for Mission Hospital & Mission Hospital Laguna Beach in Orange County, California. He will soon be the SPD Manager for 3 Dignity Health facilities on the Central Coast of California. CE Credits -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub Join us next week when we speak with Kara Nadeua, Features Editor for Healthcare Purchasing News. #beyondclean Click To Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

This week on Beyond Clean we speak with Shawn Flynn, Manager of Sterile Processing at Lucille Packard Children's Hospital along with his 1st and 2nd shift supervisors Rigo Cardenas and Andrew Estiva to discuss their efforts to build the ideal Sterile Processing Department. CE Credits -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub Segment 1 (04:05) - The Planning & Construction Process Segment 2 (23:25) - A Vision for Industry Excellence Join us next week when we speak with Adam Okada, Owner and Founder of Sterile Education an App for iTunes and Android #beyondclean Click To Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

We speak with Lucy Nelson and Alyssa Rowe from Mercy Ships. Mercy Ships began sailing on their mission to provide hope and healing to the world's forgotten poor in 1978. Many nations lack clean water, reliable electricity, medical facilities, and personnel. Because over 50% of the population lives within 100 miles of the coast they have been able to reach more people to provide life-changing surgeries. Mercy ships deliver a state-of-the-art hospital to port cities, providing a controlled, safe and clean environment for patients—and volunteers. Segment 1 (04:00) - Lucy Nelson, Africa Mercy 2017 Segment 2 (25:25) - Alyssa Rowe, Medical Recruiter Join us next week when we speak with Shawn Flynn, Manager of Sterile Processing at Lucille Packard Children's Hospital and Supervisors Rigo Cardenas & Andrew Estiva #beyondclean Click To Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

We speak with David Hilliker, President and CEO of ChemDAQ Inc. David's role is focused on developing the business through international partnerships and domestic market expansion as well as driving the research and development team to deliver the next generation of reliable gas detection technology. David has dedicated his career to developing and bringing to market the best technology available for detecting and measuring levels of peracetic acid, hydrogen peroxide, ethylene oxide vapors in the air. CE Credits -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub Segment 1 (04:00) - The Importance of Chemical Monitoring Segment 2 (22:45) - How Chemical Monitoring Works in a CS/SPD Department Join us next week when we will speak with Lucy Nelson and Alyssa Rowe from Mercy Ships #beyondclean Click To Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

This week we speak with Jenny Manderino, Director of Accreditation LifeCare Oklahoma/Arkansas with Vizient. Jenny has been a nurse for 25 years and the first half of her career was spent at the bedside and afterwards assuming various leadership positions. Her last role in the hospital was as a Chief Nursing Officer for 8 years. She has a Master's Degree in Nursing Administration and for the last 10 years has been a Director of Accreditation Services in which she works with hospitals in various territories to achieve regulatory compliance. She works with hospitals that are JCAHO, CMS, DNV and HFAP sitting on one of The JCAHO Advisory Boards. She offers pre-survey mock surveys, constant communication about regulatory changes, customized education programs, policy and procedure reviews. She also assists onsite when surveyors arrive at her hospitals and assists with writing plans of corrections. CE Credits -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub Segment 1 (04:10) - Overview of the Survey Process Today Segment 2 (20:00) - Preparing for a Joint Commission Survey in your SPD Click To Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify.