Beyond Clean Podcast

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information you need to know for your upcoming certification exam? What if there was an easier, more efficient way to maximize your study time AND focus on exam-critical concepts? This week on Confident Certification™, host Sarah B. Cruz is exploring the power of percentages and how they can be the key to unlocking your certification success. She'...

What if your next eval could unlock the next level in your Sterile Processing career? On this episode of Season 24 "The Papers that Make Us Awesome," Cody Troutt, Clinical Education Specialist at Steris, joins us to shake up everything you thought you knew about your annual Sterile Processing eval! Get ready to go beyond just an annual check-in, and dive into innovative strategies to help you leve...

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Ensuring a Disinfection Process with Proper Protocols and Training" 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 mailing list by visiting:  http://www.beyondcleanmedia.com Do you know a #Steri...

In this CE-approved Beyond Clean Articles On-The-Go episode, Hank Balch tackles the challenge of surgeon-specific surgical trays and the need for optimization and standardization of surgical instrumentation across service lines. -- "While surgeon-specific instrument trays are still common practice today, there are convincing arguments for reconsidering this practice based on the changing dynamics...

Hey #CleanFreaks, grab your favorite IP or SP professional, and gather 'round -- it's time to change the way we think about audits in Sterile Processing! In this episode of "On Pathogens & PPE," host Jill Holdsworth and co-host Paul Gentile, and special guests Jake McHugh and Frankie Catalfumo are joining forces to help you transform your team's approach to the often-feared IP audit. From crafting...

Pursuing your certification goals is certainly an investment - an investment in your skills, time, career, and yes, your pocketbook! This week on Confident Certification™, host Sarah B. Cruz is joined by special guests Matthew Richardson and Robby Miller for an honest conversation about the money matters behind pursuing your certification goals. They're breaking down the real costs of studying and...

Are your department's compliance documents audit-ready? Are you checking and initialing your sterilizer printouts after every cycle, every time? In this week's episode of Beyond Clean Season 24, we're joined by Rory Burke, Instrument Management System Coordinator, and documentation fanatic, to uncover the critical role that every single Sterile Processing professional plays in creating an unbreaka...

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "It's a Wonderful Shelf-Life" with our Healthcare Storage Expert™, Dustin Patterson. To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean mailing list by visiting:  http://www.beyondcleanmedia.com Do you know a #SterileProcessing expert who you'd...

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 Processing industry would bring quality standards back into the productivity conversation where they truly...

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 cleaning. From breaking down the critical differences between cleaning and disinfecting to sharing insider tips fo...

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! Join Sarah B. Cruz as she dives into the financial side of certification prep, sharing her strategies for m...

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 competencies with Jhmeid Billingslea, competency guru, and Managing Director for Surgical Services at Advanta...

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 list by visiting:  http://www.beyondcleanmedia.com Do you know a #SterileProcessing expert who you'd love t...

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 experienced technicians, but they are still human beings. Their onboarding process may have to be accelerated,...

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 your personal protective equipment. Tune in as these experts share their tips for finding the perfect b...

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 neighbors, a packed schedule, or just trying to stay focused in a world of distractions, this episode will hel...

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 Center joins us to unravel the "how's" and "why's" behind crafting effective policies and procedures in Steri...

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 subscribe to the Beyond Clean mailing list by visiting:  http://www.beyondcleanmedia.com Do you know a #S...

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 relationships were to doing their jobs well. Some of the best supervisors and managers I've seen were inte...

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 the basics and challenges of PPE. From gowns and gloves to masks and face shields, our experts will guid...

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 phases of mental exhaustion that can occur during your exam prep. Sarah shares her proven strategies fo...

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 Development Lead with The Resource Group, to explore what makes a great SPD onboarding and orientation progr...

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 the Beyond Clean mailing list by visiting: http://www.beyondcleanmedia.com Do you know a #SterileProcessi...

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 Spotlight™, we talk with David Salzberg, President at Advanced Optisurgical Inc., about the QuickRinse® I...

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 transition to a predominantly off-site model of reprocessing. The reasons for this have everything to do with...