Beyond Clean Podcast
858 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 105 ratingsEven though their tools and equipment touch nearly every surgical patient in the world, how much do you really know about the people, processes, and products used in the Sterile Processing industry? Beyond Clean offers a creative look into the inner workings of a healthcare industry surrounded by challenges, disrupted by change, and committed to getting it right -- every instrument, every time. The team at Beyond Clean will bring on some of the biggest names in surgical instrument reprocessing and provide commentary on the biggest issues facing Sterile Processing professionals, facilities, administrators, manufacturers, and vendors. Join us every week as we explore the hidden world of one of the most important aspect of safe surgical care.
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Learning to Love Chemicals: Basic Training for Sterile Processing Technicians
February 21, 2022 10:00 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MBTake one step into a Sterile Processing department and you are immediately surrounded by chemicals. There are detergents, pretreatments, disinfectants, lubricants, descalers, fixatives, sterilants, and more. Some are flammable, others corrosive, and still others dangerous to our health. How do you even begin to educate your technicians on this wide range of chemical complexity? On our final episode of Season 15, we wrap up "The Chemical Epicenter" with Kenneth Batton, Beyond Clean Advisory...
Specific Products Are Your Ally | Expert Series On-The-Go
February 19, 2022 12:00 - 3 minutes - 4.21 MBOn this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Specific Products Are Your Ally." To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and Linkedin, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean mailing list by visiting: https://educate.beyondclean.net/cleanfreaks or text BEYONDCLEAN to 22828 Do you know a #SterileProcessing expert who you'd love to hear from on our series? Or do you have a question for one of our current experts? Contact us a...
The Two Major Types of Water Used in Sterile Processing | Expert Series On-The-Go
February 16, 2022 12:00 - 2 minutes - 3.13 MBOn this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "The Two Major Types of Water Used in Sterile Processing." To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and Linkedin, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean mailing list by visiting: https://educate.beyondclean.net/cleanfreaks or text BEYONDCLEAN to 22828 Do you know a #SterileProcessing expert who you'd love to hear from on our series? Or do you have a question for one of our curre...
Yeah, But Do My Chemicals Really Work?
February 14, 2022 10:00 - 30 minutes - 14 MBWhat's the difference between cleaning verification and chemical efficacy testing? Or in other words, how do you know that your chemicals in Sterile Processing are actually doing what the bottle says they should be doing? On this episode 7 of Season 15, "The Chemical Epicenter," we sit down with Greg Sautter, Sales Manager at Serim Research Corporation to discuss industry standards and expectations when it comes to verifying our chemical-driven processes in Sterile Processing. Tune in for ...
Hospital EO and The Automobile: The Race for Gas Efficiency | Expert Series On-The-Go
February 12, 2022 12:00 - 3 minutes - 4.3 MBOn this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Hospital EO and The Automobile: The Race for Gas Efficiency." To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and Linkedin, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean mailing list by visiting: https://educate.beyondclean.net/cleanfreaks or text BEYONDCLEAN to 22828 Do you know a #SterileProcessing expert who you'd love to hear from on our series? Or do you have a question for one of our c...
Everyone Loves a Hot Bath: Temperature and Its Effect on Manual Cleaning | Expert Series On-The-Go
February 09, 2022 12:00 - 2 minutes - 1010 KBOn this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Everyone Loves a Hot Bath: Temperature and Its Effect on Manual Cleaning". To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and Linkedin, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean mailing list by visiting: https://educate.beyondclean.net/cleanfreaks or text BEYONDCLEAN to 22828 Do you know a #SterileProcessing expert who you'd love to hear from on our series? Or do you have a question for...
Scoping in Our Chemicals & What You Need to Know about the ST91 Updates
February 07, 2022 10:00 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MBEvery Sterile Processing department has responsibility for some type of endoscope reprocessing -- whether that is small diameter rigid scopes (such as arthroscopes) all the way up to complex, large diameter flexible scopes (such as duodenoscopes). At every stage of reprocessing, certain chemicals come into use to ensure these scopes are reprocessed safely & compliantly. On this episode 6 of Season 15, "The Chemical Epicenter," we bring back our #1 highest downloaded guest in the history of...
Access and Organization: A Place for Everything, and Everything Has Its Place | Expert Series On-The-Go
February 05, 2022 12:00 - 2 minutes - 1.01 MBOn this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Access and Organization: A Place for Everything, and Everything Has Its Place". To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and Linkedin, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean mailing list by visiting: https://educate.beyondclean.net/cleanfreaks or text BEYONDCLEAN to 22828 Do you know a #SterileProcessing expert who you'd love to hear from on our series? Or do you have a questio...
Prediction: Loaners Get Later | Expert Series On-The-Go
February 02, 2022 12:00 - 2 minutes - 1.15 MBOn this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Prediction: Loaners Get Later." To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and Linkedin, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean mailing list by visiting: https://educate.beyondclean.net/cleanfreaks or text BEYONDCLEAN to 22828 Do you know a #SterileProcessing expert who you'd love to hear from on our series? Or do you have a question for one of our current experts? Contact us at ...
From Microbiology to Medical Devices: The Validation Science Behind Our Chemicals
January 31, 2022 10:00 - 34 minutes - 15.6 MBWhat goes into validating Sterile Processing chemicals prior to them making their way into our departments on the next semi-trailer backing up to the hospital dock? What must these chemicals be able to do before an independent laboratory validation scientist says they are good to go? On this episode 5 of Season 15, "The Chemical Epicenter," we talk to Alpa Patel, B.S., RM(NRCM) Principal Scientist at Nelson Laboratories, LLC to go behind the scenes in the life of a validation scientist, a...
Zero to Hero: How to Move from a Manual to an Electronic Tracking System | Expert Series On-The-Go
January 29, 2022 12:00 - 2 minutes - 4.04 MBOn this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Zero to Hero: How to Move from a Manual to an Electronic Tracking System." To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and Linkedin, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean mailing list by visiting: https://educate.beyondclean.net/cleanfreaks or text BEYONDCLEAN to 22828 Do you know a #SterileProcessing expert who you'd love to hear from on our series? Or do you have a question for...
Water Quality: What Is It, and How Does It Affect Life in Sterile Processing? | Expert Series On-The-Go
January 26, 2022 12:00 - 2 minutes - 3.08 MBOn this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Water Quality: What Is It, and How Does It Affect Life in Sterile Processing?" To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and Linkedin, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean mailing list by visiting: https://educate.beyondclean.net/cleanfreaks or text BEYONDCLEAN to 22828 Do you know a #SterileProcessing expert who you'd love to hear from on our series? Or do you have a question...
Insta-Chemical: Endoscope Bedside Cleaning or Conditioning?
January 24, 2022 10:00 - 31 minutes - 14.6 MBWhat's so difficult about developing chemicals specifically for endoscope reprocessing? How does time come into play in how these chemicals are designed, delivered, and behave during use? On this episode 4 of Season 15, "The Chemical Epicenter," we bring back one of our all time favs, Kristopher Murphy, PhD, and Directory of Chemistry at Cantel Medical (now a part of STERIS) to dive into the middle of the complex, time-sensitive challenge of bedside cleaning endoscopes. Tune in for a fran...
If Water Boils at 212ºF, How Do We Get 270ºF Steam? | Expert Series On-The-Go
January 22, 2022 12:00 - 2 minutes - 2.94 MBOn this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "If Water Boils at 212ºF, How Do We Get 270ºF Steam?" To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and Linkedin, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean mailing list by visiting: https://educate.beyondclean.net/cleanfreaks or text BEYONDCLEAN to 22828 Do you know a #SterileProcessing expert who you'd love to hear from on our series? Or do you have a question for one of our current ex...
ET Phone...O?: Taking the Unknown out of Ethylene Oxide Sterilization
January 17, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutes - 13.4 MBFew chemicals in our industry are as polarizing and (perhaps) misunderstood as ethylene oxide gas (EtO / EO). Is it dangerous? Completely safe? Still in use? Going away? Or coming back for good reason? On this episode 3 of Season 15, "The Chemical Epicenter," we speak with Sean Weir, Sterile Processing Educator at UPMC and Beyond Clean Advisory Group member, about his first hand experiences with EO sterilant, equipment and workflow. We talk to Sean about how department leaders, educators, ...
Why Accurate Dosing Matters in Sterile Processing | Expert Series On-The-Go
January 15, 2022 12:00 - 2 minutes - 1.06 MBOn this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Why Accurate Dosing Matters in Sterile Processing." To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and Linkedin, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean mailing list by visiting: https://educate.beyondclean.net/cleanfreaks or text BEYONDCLEAN to 22828 Do you know a #SterileProcessing expert who you'd love to hear from on our series? Or do you have a question for one of our current exp...
Redefining Reprocessing: for select da Vinci® instruments with the AMSCO® 7000HP Washer/Disinfectors
January 14, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutes - 11.1 MBThere's no question that robotic instruments are complex and come with reprocessing challenges. Learn how an automated process can build consistency and confidence in the cleaning outcomes of these intricate devices. Joining us for this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight is Sarah Brown, Senior Product Manager at STERIS to talk with us about the AMSCO 7052HP and 7053HP Washer/Disinfectors and the new RAS (Robotic Assisted Surgery) Cycle and Racks validated and cleared for processing da Vinci instr...
Chemicals By the Numbers: Usage, Conversion, and Strategic Planning
January 10, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 15.3 MBEvery chemical has a cost, and every chemical conversion in Sterile Processing has its challenges -- both for frontline users dealing with the new chemicals as well as department leaders coordinating contracts, equipment, dosing, and training. On this episode 2 of Season 15, "The Chemical Epicenter," we speak with Sara Vinson, Director of Sterile Processing at UF Health and Beyond Clean Advisory Group member, about the important insights every user & vendor should consider as they confront...
Reducing Late Loaned Tray Deliveries | Expert Series On-The-Go
January 08, 2022 12:00 - 2 minutes - 1.05 MBOn this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Reducing Late Loaned Tray Deliveries." To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and Linkedin, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean mailing list by visiting: https://educate.beyondclean.net/cleanfreaks or text BEYONDCLEAN to 22828 Do you know a #SterileProcessing expert who you'd love to hear from on our series? Or do you have a question for one of our current experts? Contact...
Cavitation, Chemicals, & Cleaning: The Ultimate Ultrasonic Conversation
January 03, 2022 10:00 - 35 minutes - 16.5 MBWhat, if anything, is different about how chemicals are used in and interact with our ultrasonic cleaners? If a chemical works in the sink will it work in this supercharged cavitation dynamo, and vice versa? Kicking off our brand new Season 15, "The Chemical Epicenter," we speak with Tom Overbey, previous Beyond Clean Ultrasonic Expert Series™ contributor and media consultant to IAHCSMM/HSPA about the interesting world of imploding bubbles, ultrasonic energy, and the chemical questions sur...
Reusable Cleaning Tools: Is It Time to Say Goodbye to Your Favorite Brush? | Expert Series On-The-Go
January 01, 2022 12:00 - 1 minute - 799 KBOn this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Reusable Cleaning Tools: Is It Time to Say Goodbye to Your Favorite Brush?". To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and Linkedin, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean mailing list by visiting: https://educate.beyondclean.net/cleanfreaks or text BEYONDCLEAN to 22828 Do you know a #SterileProcessing expert who you'd love to hear from on our series? Or do you have a question f...
“I Got It!”: Why Initiative Makes the Sterile Processing World Go Round”
December 30, 2021 12:00 - 5 minutes - 7.79 MBIn this episode of Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch describes how initiative makes all the difference in Sterile Processing -- "Something as mundane as an alarming buzzer on a cart washer, has a way of separating the can-do and will-do personalities from the can’t-, won’t-, or won’t-do-it-with-a-smile-on-my-face members of our team. We learn a lot about the inner drive of the SPD technician who is the first to yell, “I got it!” when that buzzer goes off for the tenth time of the night. And we ...
Season 8 Rewind: Sterile Processing and Perioperative Efficiency with Paul Wafer
December 27, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 14.5 MBOften times the most obvious ways to improve are the hardest to see. That's why teams of all sizes, in all industries, can benefit from an outside perspective. On this week's Season 8 Rewind episode, Hank and Justin speak with longtime perioperative consultant, Paul Wafer, about the importance of efficiency and communication within a surgical service team. Paul's unique approach has benefited thousands of hospital and surgery center teams through enacting simple changes that increase case ac...
Dosing Spotlight: Good Policies and Best Practice | Expert Series On-The-Go
December 25, 2021 12:00 - 2 minutes - 1.01 MBOn this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Dosing Spotlight: Good Policies and Best Practice." To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and Linkedin, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean mailing list by visiting: https://educate.beyondclean.net/cleanfreaks or text BEYONDCLEAN to 22828 Do you know a #SterileProcessing expert who you'd love to hear from on our series? Or do you have a question for one of our current exp...
Season 8 Rewind: Fighting Dirty Together with Melissa Morgan
December 20, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 13.3 MBThe mission of Sterile Processing is not one that can be accomplished alone. We need people throughout our healthcare facilities to back us, to support us, and to help make the case for improvements throughout surgical services--especially Sterile Processing. On this Season 8 Rewind episode, we talked with Melissa Morgan about the importance of Infection Prevention understanding the detailed work and the level of importance in Sterile Processing. Melissa gives an account of her journey from ...
The Rep Is Not Optimizing Your Inventory | Expert Series On-The-Go
December 18, 2021 12:00 - 2 minutes - 1.09 MBOn this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "The Rep Is Not Optimizing Your Inventory." To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and Linkedin, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean mailing list by visiting: https://educate.beyondclean.net/cleanfreaks or text BEYONDCLEAN to 22828 Do you know a #SterileProcessing expert who you'd love to hear from on our series? Or do you have a question for one of our current experts? Con...
Twas the (Real) Night Before Surgery: An Ode to Christmas in Sterile Processing
December 17, 2021 03:06 - 3 minutes - 1.53 MB"Twas the night before surgery, when all through decon, Not a case cart was waiting, all the surgeons were gone; The scopes were all hung in their cabinets with care, In hopes that surveyors might smile on them there; The trays were nestled all snug on the shelves; Put there by third shift, the SPD elves; Jill in her scrub hat, and I in my cover, Had just settled down for a break room recover, When out on the floor there arose such a clatter, We sprang from our chairs to se...
Season 8 Rewind: ER Instrument Quality with Dr. Patrick O'Malley
December 13, 2021 10:00 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MBThe Emergency Department has a unique set of needs when it comes to instrumentation. The quality of instruments in kits used in the ER can vary greatly -- a common pain point for physicians working in this department at many hospitals. On this week's Season 8 Rewind episode we talked with Dr. Patrick O'Malley, who has focused much of his time on researching reusable vs. disposable instruments and the frequent pain points that come with specific instruments common to the Emergency Department....
Cleaning Chemistries: How Important Is It In Supporting Your Manual Cleaning Process? | Expert Series On-The-Go
December 11, 2021 12:00 - 1 minute - 889 KBOn this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Cleaning Chemistries: How Important Is It In Supporting Your Manual Cleaning Process?." To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and Linkedin, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean mailing list by visiting: https://educate.beyondclean.net/cleanfreaks or text BEYONDCLEAN to 22828 Do you know a #SterileProcessing expert who you'd love to hear from on our series? Or do you have a...
The Only Way: Enhanced Visual Inspection with the New FIS-007 Inspection Borescope
December 10, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutes - 15 MBThere is only one way to inspect internal channels of medical devices in Sterile Processing. On this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight we talk with Kevin Anderson, Clinical Education Specialist at Healthmark Industries, about the newly released FIS-007 Inspection Borescope designed to inspect channels as small as 1.1mm diameter with interchangeable sizes to meet the specific needs of your department. With a compact design, easy setup, and the option to save photos and videos of your medical devi...
Season 8 Rewind: Safety You Can See with featured guest Cory Hanosh
December 06, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MBAs we age, we lose our visual acuity and this could have serious impacts on the instrument inspection process in Sterile Processing departments. Enhanced visual inspection is being talked about more and more-- and for good reason. On this Season 8 Rewind episode we talk with Cory Hanosh, President and Founder of Northstate Vision Technology to discuss the critical need for technology that sets our inspection process up for success. Cory talks about the risk of missing early warning signs of ...
Germicidal Detergents in Sterile Processing | Expert Series On-The-Go
December 04, 2021 12:00 - 2 minutes - 1.04 MBOn this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Germicidal Detergents in Sterile Processing." To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and Linkedin, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean mailing list by visiting: https://educate.beyondclean.net/cleanfreaks or text BEYONDCLEAN to 22828 Do you know a #SterileProcessing expert who you'd love to hear from on our series? Or do you have a question for one of our current experts? ...
Competency For All: Changing the Way We View Interdisciplinary Education
December 03, 2021 10:00 - 28 minutes - 12.9 MBUnderstanding cross-contamination is fundamental to being successful Operating Room Nurses, Infection Prevention Practitioners, Surgical Techs, and Sterile Processing Professionals. On this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight we talk with Barbara Ann Harmer, RN, VP of Clinical Services at Innovative Sterilization Technologies and Lisa McKown, Manager of Research and Development at Beyond Clean about a brand new first-of-its-kind interdisciplinary microcredential through the Competency & Credential...
Season 8 Rewind: Contaminated Implants with Dr. Aakash Agarwal
November 29, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes - 12.8 MBDoes current surgical site infection data account for the reality of contaminated implants? What kind of research has been done around the safety of individually packaged sterile implants versus reprocessed implants? During this Season 8 Rewind of the Beyond Clean podcast, we sat down with Dr. Aakash Agarwal, Director of Research and Development for Spinal Balance Inc, who has been working extensively on research projects to study the effects of reprocessing implantable pedicle screws and th...
Why Are Your Loaner Trays Late? | Expert Series On-The-Go
November 27, 2021 12:00 - 2 minutes - 1.2 MBOn this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Why Are Your Loaner Trays Late?." To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and Linkedin, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean mailing list by visiting: https://educate.beyondclean.net/cleanfreaks or text BEYONDCLEAN to 22828 Do you know a #SterileProcessing expert who you'd love to hear from on our series? Or do you have a question for one of our current experts? Contact us a...
Who Owns What: Optimizing Your Shared Storage Spaces
November 22, 2021 10:00 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MBIt wouldn't really be Sterile Storage Wars if we didn't discuss the inter-department battles for space that so often happen in our hospitals. Who really owns the Sterile Core in your OR? Who gets to decide how your L&D instrument storage is organized? On this final episode of Season 14, we sit down with Monique Albornoz, Principal at Clinical 5S Space Innovations to discuss the best way forward when storage space is a shared space in your facility. Who stocks it? Who pulls supplies from it...
The Special Talents of Enzymes | Expert Series On-The-Go
November 20, 2021 12:00 - 2 minutes - 1.16 MBOn this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "The Special Talents of Enzymes." To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and Linkedin, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean mailing list by visiting: https://educate.beyondclean.net/cleanfreaks or text BEYONDCLEAN to 22828 Do you know a #SterileProcessing expert who you'd love to hear from on our series? Or do you have a question for one of our current experts? Contact us at...
At the Speed of Storage: Energizing Your Surgical Case Carts
November 15, 2021 10:00 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MBWhat has four wheels, no brakes, and saves lives? That's right, surgical case carts! These stainless steel superheroes are the unsung workhorses of the Sterile Processing department, and even though they only hold supplies for a short amount of time, they are a critical aspect of high functioning sterile storage workflows. On this episode 7 of Season 14 "Sterile Storage Wars," we speak with William (Bill) Filipponi, Director Sterile Processing at North Kansas City Hospital and member of th...
Material Compatibility: When In Doubt Check the IFU | Expert Series On-The-Go
November 13, 2021 12:00 - 2 minutes - 1.05 MBOn this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Material Compatibility: When In Doubt Check the IFU." To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and Linkedin, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean mailing list by visiting: https://educate.beyondclean.net/cleanfreaks or text BEYONDCLEAN to 22828 Do you know a #SterileProcessing expert who you'd love to hear from on our series? Or do you have a question for one of our current e...
To the Rescue: A Mobile Sterile Processing Solution Designed with Continuity in Mind
November 12, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 14.4 MBRenovating a Sterile Processing department while effectively keeping up with surgical volumes is not an easy task- some may even call it impossible! On this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight we talk with Mark Munroe, VP of Strategic Projects and Mobile Solutions, about the STERIS Mobile Sterile Processing Unit- a 53-foot trailer that transforms into a state-of-the-art mobile Sterile Processing Department. If you’re looking for a solution that will reduce the risk of contamination, keep surgery a...
Storage After Dark: Insights from the SPD Night Shift
November 08, 2021 10:00 - 33 minutes - 15.3 MBThe hallways are quite(r). The phone calls are few(er). But the time is also short(er) to get everything in and out of sterile storage for those critical first cases which will be starting in just a few hours. Will your SPD & OR team be prepared? What are the unique challenges faced by our teams when the sun goes down and 3rd shift is clocking in? On this episode 6 of Season 14 "Sterile Storage Wars," we speak with Dannie O Smith, Sterile Processing professional, night-shifter, educator, a...
Vendors and Hospitals: Time for a Fresh Start | Expert Series On-The-Go
November 06, 2021 11:00 - 2 minutes - 1.03 MBOn this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Vendors and Hospitals: Time for a Fresh Start." To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and Linkedin, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean mailing list by visiting: https://educate.beyondclean.net/cleanfreaks or text BEYONDCLEAN to 22828 Do you know a #SterileProcessing expert who you'd love to hear from on our series? Or do you have a question for one of our current experts...
Clean You Can Count On: Applied Science in Everyday Surgical Instrument Cleaning
November 05, 2021 09:00 - 36 minutes - 16.8 MBWhen it comes to safe surgical devices, if you are not certain it’s clean, it doesn’t matter what you do next, and your surgical patients could be at risk. On this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight we speak with Debbie Armstrong and Dr. Augusto Sorrequieta, PhD. at Terragene, an innovative new company about the Perfect Wash Control System - a complete and automated cleaning monitoring system designed to react to all critical parameters in washer-disinfector cycles. For an accurate and convenient...
Right Where We Left It...Right?: Storage Organization for the Win
November 01, 2021 09:00 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MBYou won't last very long in the Sterile Processing industry if you're not a "clean freak," but do you have to be a "neat freak" too? How important is it to stay organized when creating (and keeping) an excellent sterile storage area in your department? What are the keys to ensuring anyone on your team can find a medical device once you place it on a shelf? On episode 5 of Season 14 "Sterile Storage Wars," we speak with Alessandra Nicholson, Sterile Processing leader and educator about crea...
Ditch the Pipe Cleaners in the Decontamination Department | Expert Series On-The-Go
October 30, 2021 11:00 - 2 minutes - 1.04 MBOn this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Ditch the Pipe Cleaners in the Decontamination Department." To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and Linkedin, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean mailing list by visiting: https://educate.beyondclean.net/cleanfreaks or text BEYONDCLEAN to 22828 Do you know a #SterileProcessing expert who you'd love to hear from on our series? Or do you have a question for one of our cur...
Storage Solutions on the Move: Bringing the Family-Owned Feel to Hospitals Nationwide
October 29, 2021 09:00 - 28 minutes - 13 MBOccasionally, you interact with a family-owned business with a dream to carry their product solutions from a regional level to a national level. On this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight we talk with Brad Fitzpatrick, co-owner of Stat-Tech Surgical Supply Company, family-owned business, about their vision to offer storage and shelving, stackable plastic bins, cart covers, case carts, and enclosed cabinets that meet specific needs of a Sterile Processing department. If you’re looking for a one-st...
Center of Sterile Storage Excellence: Regulatory Compliance & SPD Storage
October 25, 2021 09:00 - 31 minutes - 14.6 MBPerhaps the Number ONE driving force for sterile storage upgrades in Sterile Processing departments is the issue of regulatory compliance. But just checking boxes so you don't get cited by the Joint Commission or DNV should NOT be the ultimate end goal (as important as those things are). On episode 4 of our already record breaking (!) Season 14 "Sterile Storage Wars," we speak with Candice Kauffman, Sterile Processing Manager at UC Health and member of our new Beyond Clean Advisory Group a...
Respect Your Water | Expert Series On-The-Go
October 23, 2021 11:00 - 2 minutes - 1.05 MBOn this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Respect Your Water." To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and Linkedin, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean mailing list by visiting: https://educate.beyondclean.net/cleanfreaks or text BEYONDCLEAN to 22828 Do you know a #SterileProcessing expert who you'd love to hear from on our series? Or do you have a question for one of our current experts? Contact us at any time vi...
Customized By Design: Exploring the Intersection of Safety and Efficiency in Sterile Storage
October 22, 2021 09:00 - 36 minutes - 16.9 MBWhen it comes to adding space, a hospital has two options: move to a new building and renovate, which can completely disrupt staff operation, or use the current space and invest in a more space-efficient storage system. On this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight we talk with Ian Loper from DSI about an integrated, high-density storage system that can meet all the safe and efficient sterile storage and transportation needs of your facility. If you’re interested in an efficient healthcare storage s...
From Here to There: How OR Liaisons Take Sterile Storage to the Next Level
October 18, 2021 12:41 - 36 minutes - 16.7 MBWho checks your case carts before the OR opens them for first cases? Who responds to the room when a surgeon needs to speak with someone "ASAP!" Who ensures critical inventory is easily located and accessible throughout the surgical day? On episode 3 of Season 14 "Sterile Storage Wars," we speak with Bobby Parker, BA, CRCST, CIS, CHL, CER, Clinical Manager at Beyond Clean about the awesome impact SPD/OR Liaisons can have on a facility's sterile storage workflow. Tune in to hear how this ro...