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Our Productivity Metrics Are Broken: An Argument for Usable Units of Service

Beyond Clean Podcast - May 02, 2024 11:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 105 ratings
In this CE-approved Beyond Clean Articles On-The-Go episode, Hank Balch discusses the shortcomings of traditional Sterile Processing productivity metrics and proposes a new approach called usable units of service (UUOS) -- "A shift to a model of usable units of service (UUOS) for the Sterile Pro...

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On Pathogens & PPE Ep 5: Environmental Cleaning

Beyond Clean Podcast - May 01, 2024 11:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 105 ratings
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and join the fight against pathogens in this week’s new episode of "On Pathogens & PPE!” Host Jill Holdsworth, co-host Kenneth Campbell, and special guests Paul Gentile and Doe Kley are teaming up to guide you through the ins and outs of environmental cleanin...

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Confident Certification™ Ep. 36 Dollars and Sense: Budgeting for Your Certification Success

Beyond Clean Podcast - April 30, 2024 11:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 105 ratings
Money on your mind as you prep for your upcoming certification exam? You’re not alone! If you're stressing over how to afford your study materials, exam fees, and life expenses that come with pursuing your certification dreams, then this week's episode of Confident Certification™ is for you! Joi...

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The Papers that Make Us Awesome: Department Competencies in Sterile Processing

Beyond Clean Podcast - April 29, 2024 09:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 105 ratings
Do you really know what you think you know? Are your department's competencies a true measure of your skills, or are they just another annual checkmark in your file? On this episode of Beyond Clean Season 24, "The Papers that Make Us Awesome," we're challenging the status quo of department comp...

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The To-Do About Clean Steam | Expert Series On-The-Go

Beyond Clean Podcast - April 27, 2024 12:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 105 ratings
On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "The To-Do About Clean Steam" with our Water Quality Expert™, Jeffrey Paquet. To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean mailing l...

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Sterile Processing Travelers: Your Mini-Guide to Contract Agency Staffing in Your SPD

Beyond Clean Podcast - April 25, 2024 11:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 105 ratings
On this CE-approved re-release of Articles On-The-Go, tune in for a game plan for excelling as an SPD Traveler AND a department who hires them: "When a new traveler arrives to begin a contract at your facility, don't forget these folks are not robots. They may be highly trained and highly experi...

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On Pathogens & PPE Ep 4: PPE Basics: Donning & Doffing

Beyond Clean Podcast - April 24, 2024 11:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 105 ratings
Hey #CleanFreaks, are you following the right steps when donning and doffing your PPE? In this episode of "On Pathogens & PPE," host Jill Holdsworth, and co-host Kevin Anderson are joined by special guests Jill Morgan and Jen Jaffee to explore the proper techniques for safely donning and doffing...

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Confident Certification™ Ep.35 Creating Your Study Oasis: Finding Calm in the Chaos

Beyond Clean Podcast - April 23, 2024 11:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 105 ratings
Are you struggling to find your study groove amidst the chaos of everyday life? Don’t miss this week’s episode of Confident Certification™, as host Sarah B. Cruz explores the concept of environmental testing awareness and how it can impact your exam prep. Whether you're dealing with noisy neighb...

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The Papers that Make Us Awesome: Policies and Procedures in Sterile Processing

Beyond Clean Podcast - April 22, 2024 09:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 105 ratings
Sterile Processing Policies and Procedures: Who writes them? Who should be writing them? And most importantly, can everyone understand them once they are written? This week, in Episode 4 from Beyond Clean Season 24, Mila Miranda, Assistant Manager for Sterile Processing at UC Davis Medical Cente...

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Efficiency Boost: How AI Improves SPD Workflows | Expert Series On-The-Go

Beyond Clean Podcast - April 20, 2024 12:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 105 ratings
On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Efficiency Boost: How AI Improves SPD Workflows" with our Artificial Intelligence Expert™, Yeshwanth Pulijala, PhD. To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn, or ...

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Become a Triple-Threat Sterile Processing Leader: What Your Teams Need and Your Bosses Want

Beyond Clean Podcast - April 18, 2024 11:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 105 ratings
On this CE-approved re-release of Articles On-The-Go, tune in to learn about what a "triple-threat" Sterile Processing leader looks like and how to develop these important skills for your future: "Some of the best front-line technicians I've ever known excelled because they knew how important re...

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On Pathogens & PPE Ep 3: PPE Basics: Introducing PPE

Beyond Clean Podcast - April 17, 2024 11:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 105 ratings
Hey, Sterile Processing Pros! It's time to suit up and dive into the world of personal protective equipment (PPE) in this week’s new episode of our "On Pathogens & PPE" series! Join host Jill Holdsworth, co-host Paul Gentile, and special guests Cheron Rojo and Mary Ann DeMaet as they break down ...

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Confident Certification™ Ep. 34 From Fatigue to Focus: How to Stay Energized & Engaged During Exam Prep

Beyond Clean Podcast - April 16, 2024 11:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 105 ratings
Feeling burnt out from hitting the books? Are you struggling to stay focused and motivated during your study sessions? Then this week's new episode of Confident Certification™ is for you! Join host Sarah B. Cruz as she tackles the all-too-familiar phenomenon of study fatigue, exploring the three...

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The Papers that Make Us Awesome: Onboarding & Orientation in Sterile Processing

Beyond Clean Podcast - April 15, 2024 09:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 105 ratings
First impressions are everything, especially when it comes to an SPD technician's first day on the job. But it's not just about the impression they make - it's also the impression the department makes on them! On this episode of Beyond Clean Season 24, we're joined by Meredith Garza, Market Deve...

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Make Small Improvements for Big Results: Part 1 | Expert Series On-The-Go

Beyond Clean Podcast - April 13, 2024 12:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 105 ratings
On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Make Small Improvements for Big Results: Part 1" with our Flexible Endoscope Expert™, Michael Matthews. To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn, or subscribe to...

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Automating the Rinsing Process: Exploring the QuickRinse® Instrument Rinse System

Beyond Clean Podcast - April 12, 2024 09:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 105 ratings
In today’s fast-paced surgery center and hospital reprocessing settings, utilizing rinsing and flushing products that can free up your hands to perform other tasks, greatly improving the speed and efficiency of your instrument reprocessing, is a game changer! On this week’s Beyond Clean Vendor S...

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On-site Versus Off-site: The Battle for the Future of Sterile Processing Services

Beyond Clean Podcast - April 11, 2024 11:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 105 ratings
In this CE-approved Beyond Clean Articles On-The-Go episode, Hank Balch weighs in on the ongoing debate between on-site vs. off-site reprocessing models, while sharing his perspective on the future of off-site reprocessing – “I believe the future of Sterile Processing in the US is going to trans...

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On Pathogens & PPE Ep 2: Understanding Different Types of Pathogens

Beyond Clean Podcast - April 10, 2024 11:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 105 ratings
Calling all #CleanFreaks! Get ready to don up and join the fight against the microscopic menaces lurking in our healthcare facilities! In this action-packed episode of “On Pathogens & PPE,” host Jill Holdsworth, co-host Michael Matthews, and special guests Jeri Culbertson and Patrick Gordon, tea...

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Confident Certification™ Ep. 33 Mindset Matters: Overcoming Test Anxiety and Achieving Your Goals

Beyond Clean Podcast - April 09, 2024 11:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 105 ratings
Do you struggle with test anxiety and are feeling uneasy about your upcoming exam? Know that you are not alone! This week on Confident Certification™, host Sarah B. Cruz shares her personal experiences with overcoming exam nerves and offers her proven techniques for managing anxiety, navigating ...

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The Papers that Make Us Awesome: Job Descriptions in Sterile Processing

Beyond Clean Podcast - April 08, 2024 09:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 105 ratings
“Sterile Processing, what’s that?” If this question sounds all too familiar, you’re not alone! As Sterile Processing professionals, we’ve all been asked this a time or two. So, how do you describe our career? How should we describe it? On this episode of Beyond Clean Season 24, "The Papers that...

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The Pros and Cons of UV Based Technology | Expert Series On-The-Go

Beyond Clean Podcast - April 06, 2024 12:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 105 ratings
On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "The Pros and Cons of UV Based Technology" with our UV Disinfection Expert™, Daan Hoek. To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean...

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Making the (Business) Case: A Value Analysis Toolkit for Sterile Processing

Beyond Clean Podcast - April 05, 2024 09:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 105 ratings
Do you have the tools you need, to make the business case you want to improve your Sterile Processing department? Do you know what improvements others are already seeing across the country? On this week's Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™, we speak with Mark Copeland from 3T Medical, as he shares h...

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O’ Standards, Where Art Thou? Vendors, Users, and Hard Questions about the State of Sterile Processing

Beyond Clean Podcast - April 04, 2024 11:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 105 ratings
In this CE-approved Beyond Clean Articles On-The-Go episode, Hank Balch highlights the influence vendors and manufacturers have on Sterile Processing industry standards and the lasting impact it can have on the future of our industry – "The fact that manufacturers have a controlling interest in ...

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On Pathogens & PPE Ep 1: Basics of Infection Prevention

Beyond Clean Podcast - April 03, 2024 13:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 105 ratings
Masks on, gloves up -- it’s time to #FightDirty with Beyond Clean and Transmission Control's newest podcast series launch, On Pathogens & PPE! Join host Jill Holdsworth, co-host Frankie Catalfumo, and special guests Ben Galvan and Deanna Hillstrom, as they set the stage for an exciting 12-part s...

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Confident Certification™ Ep. 32 The Language of Sterile Processing: Conquering Your Certification Goals en Español

Beyond Clean Podcast - April 02, 2024 11:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 105 ratings
Hola profesionales del SPD! This week on Confident Certification™, host Sarah B. Cruz welcomes Angie Holland and Nestor Hernandez to explore the unique advantages and challenges of mastering the Sterile Processing profession in different languages. From translating tricky technical terms to leve...

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The Papers that Make Us Awesome: Mission, Vision, & Values in Sterile Processing

Beyond Clean Podcast - April 01, 2024 09:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 105 ratings
What if a single page could spark a cultural revolution in your SPD? Any ideas what it might say? On this Season 24 premiere episode of Beyond Clean, "The Papers that Make Us Awesome," Hank Balch sits down with culture-building expert Jeff Schiefelbein, Managing Director at Undivided Life, to ca...

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AAMI TIR34: Critical Water Management | Expert Series On-The-Go

Beyond Clean Podcast - March 30, 2024 12:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 105 ratings
On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "AAMI TIR34: Critical Water Management" with our Water Quality Expert™, Jeffrey Paquet. To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean...

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Master Inventory Lists: The Key to Mastering Sterile Processing Compliance

Beyond Clean Podcast - March 28, 2024 11:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 105 ratings
In this CE-approved Beyond Clean Articles On-The-Go episode, Hank Balch identifies the importance of creating master inventory lists to ensure compliance and proper processing in SPD- "Simply put, our Sterile Processing teams cannot even begin to process or maintain our equipment or instruments ...

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Confident Certification™ Ep. 31 Conquering Exam Day Part 2: Insider Strategies for Unshakable Confidence

Beyond Clean Podcast - March 26, 2024 11:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 105 ratings
Get ready to buckle up, certification rockstars, because this week on Confident Certification™, host Sarah B. Cruz is your VIP pass to an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the actual test day experience! As your personal certification prep guide, Sarah will navigate you through the computer-ba...

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Season 15 Rewind - Yeah, But Do My Chemicals Really Work?

Beyond Clean Podcast - March 25, 2024 09:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 105 ratings
Season 24 of Beyond Clean will begin on April 1, 2024.  In the meantime, please enjoy some of our favorite episodes from Season 15 of Beyond Clean! What's the difference between cleaning verification and chemical efficacy testing? Or in other words, how do you know that your chemicals in Ste...

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