Beyond Clean Podcast

Are you or your coworker struggling to retain information while prepping for your certification exam? Learn how to maximize comprehension based on your unique study style in this episode of Confident Certification™ with host Sarah B. Cruz. This week Sarah will outline the four main types of learning - kinesthetic, visual, auditory, and reading - and provide tailored techniques for each one. Find o...

(Season 22 new episodes begin releasing Oct 2nd! Until then, enjoy these exclusive conference special releases from some of our best Beyond Clean events) Join us this week for a "PowerPanel" discussion dedicated to workflow optimization in Sterile Processing! Our panel of industry experts are joined forces to equip you with the tools needed to streamline your SPD's workflows, identify process bott...

In this CE-approved release of Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch describes a tool that every SPD leader should use in directing their department's culture:  -- "Even though you may already have random one-on-one conversations on the same topics, or bring up similar issues during your staff meetings, a pulse survey allows you to gather these insights anonymously to ensure you really get to the heart o...

It's time to find your study style groove on the latest Confident Certification™ podcast! Join Sarah B. Cruz and her work BFF Bobby Parker as they get real about active learning, advocating for yourself, and matching your preferences to absorb material fully. Learn why cramming facts cement mixer-style doesn't cut it for comprehension and retention. Discover steps like taking quizzes to ID your st...

(Season 22 new episodes begin releasing Oct 2nd! Until then, enjoy these exclusive conference special releases from some of our best Beyond Clean events) Where did all the technicians go?? It's the question on the minds of every HR professional and SPD manager across our industry, and one we hope to tackle during this action-packed panel discussion! Our panel of experts are joining forces to help...

🎙️ Endoscopes don't take care of themselves -- so what are you doing to ensure they live long and prosper in your facility?  Tune in for this week's Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™ featuring Skip Smith, Area Manager for Onsite Services, and Carrie Armellino, Marketing Manager for PROTECTION1® Service and Reprocessing, from  KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America,  as they delve into the world of economical,...

On this CE approved re-release of Articles On-The-Go, tune in for tips on how to create a competitive Sterile Processing resume: "This resume you are working on could be the road map for all kinds of future career growth. Although you may be thinking it's just for an entry level Sterile Processing position, if you were to land the job, you could very well become the most viable candidate for that...

Join the Confident Certification™ podcast this week as host Sarah B. Cruz interviews Sterile Processing legend Sharon Green Golden on her decades of experience and insights into certification! Learn how Sharon found her passion & niche in SPD, pursued certification later in her career, and became an educator shaping the next generation of #CleanFreaks. In this episode Sarah & Sharon discuss how be...

(Season 22 new episodes begin releasing Oct 2nd! Until then, enjoy these exclusive conference special releases from some of our best Beyond Clean events) // We all know that collaboration is essential to patient care. But have you ever thought about how it can improve healthcare sustainability? Well, get ready to collaborate! Our panel of Supply Chain Experts are teaming up to share their insights...

On this CE approved re-release of Articles On-The-Go, tune in for tips on becoming the Chick-fil-A of your surgical team by focusing on service excellence in SPD: "You know your customers better than anyone else, so be intentional about hiring SPD techs according to your overarching department emphasis on customer service. Include questions in your interview process about how the candidate has han...

Where does Sterile Processing certification fit into your busy life? Join hosts Sarah B. Cruz and Bobby Parker as they tackle balancing personal and professional priorities on the latest episode of Confident Certification™.  Learn how Bobby incorporated studying into his facility's onboarding and hear Sarah's tips for planning your study schedule. Discover strategies to make certification a natura...

(Season 22 new episodes begin releasing Oct 2nd! Until then, enjoy these exclusive conference special releases from some of our best Beyond Clean events) // Are you ready for a guided journey deep into the world of Sterile Processing productivity with a panel of frontline SPD professionals? Do you ever ask yourself; how does all this productivity stuff really work and why is it such a big topic of...

Join host Sarah B. Cruz on the world premiere of the newest Beyond Clean podcast series entitled, Confident Certification™ , an innovative educational experience created to help you, your students, and your coworkers ace your Sterile Processing certification with confidence! In Episode 1, "Fail, Fail, Fail: My Testing Story," Sarah courageously shares her journey of failing the certification exam...

On this CE approved re-release of Articles On-The-Go, tune in for encouragement and recommendations on your hunt for Sterile Processing all-stars at your hospital: "Not only is the physical location of the Sterile Processing department in the basement of the hospital, but it is often in the basement of the broader healthcare consciousness. Society knows about doctors and nurses, x-ray techs and an...

(Season 22 new episodes begin releasing Oct 2nd! Until then, enjoy these exclusive conference special releases from some of our best Beyond Clean events) // No Sterile Processing department is an island-- even if we are kind of surrounded by water at every turn! Understanding and educating around water quality is a burden we all must bear, from the very first day as a new technician to annual comp...

In this CE-approved release of Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch advocates for the use of Social Media for education in Sterile Processing:  -- "...we have the opportunity to shine an even greater light on the things that many outside our facilities may never see. What does a used loaner instrument tray look like coming back from the operating room? How easy is it to test the insulation on your lapar...

Join us in this episode 8 of Season 21 on Beyond Clean, as we chat about the concept of "proactive quality assurance" in Sterile Processing with Bobby Parker, VP of Clinical Services at Beyond Clean. Should you wait to find errors AFTER that make it all the way to the OR to be found by nurses, surgical techs, and surgeons? Or is there a better way to capture data and improve the process proactivel...

Has your OR team ever grabbed a power tool off of the backtable only to be horrified when bioburden fell out of it? On this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight TM   with Jason Moonen, Product Manager at Aesculap, we talk about why this experience doesn't have to happen! The ELAN® 4 Power System is the only micro power system that you can flush internally from proximal to distal end. This design allows b...

In this CE approved re-release of Articles On-The-Go, listen in for tips on addressing all the "time" requirements in your Sterile Processing department: "While the days of pocket watches may be behind us, and wrist watches are a no-no for infection control reasons, the decontamination area of your SPD should still be replete with plenty of ticks and tocks. Besides knowing how to clean (which is c...

In this CE-approved re-release of Articles On-The-Go, listen in for insights around overcoming service failures in your Sterile Processing department: "In the world of Sterile Processing, you rarely get the opportunity to build your reputation or the reputation of your departments from scratch. And even if you could, because mistakes are part of human nature, your SPD team will have to overcome a...

Welcome to the new Transmission Control Newsflash on Beyond Clean! This miniseries will provide brief updates form the world of infection prevention to our Beyond Clean audience from the hosts of the Transmission Control podcast, Justin Poulin and Dr. Lawrence Muscarella! This video is a recap on the topic that wraps everything up and gives you advice on how to handle this potential issue in the f...

What is the shelf life of a ONE TRAY® container? Why is everyone so confused about things like load documentation, cycle times, and water? Joining us on this week's Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™ series is Melissa McVaugh, Infection Preventionist at Standardized Sterilization Concepts (SSC), to talk about the most common questions users encounter in the field during onboarding the device, training...

In this CE approved re-release of Articles On-The-Go, listen in for an important conversation around Sterile Processing inspiration: "Amidst all the challenges, we also experience tremendous victories as a Sterile Processing team. We save lives. We preempt the horrible suffering that could occur due to a surgical site infection. We provide sterile and functional tools to the anatomical artists in...

In this CE approved release of Articles On-The-Go, listen in for an important conversation around Sterile Processing compensation, "Like it or not, we live in a universe where money is used to signify value. While the best things in life may very well be free, the hard work of a skilled tradesman should not be. There is a reason that many of the best and brightest of our departments are leaving to...

Welcome to the new Transmission Control Newsflash on Beyond Clean! This miniseries will provide brief updates form the world of infection prevention to our Beyond Clean audience from the hosts of the Transmission Control podcast, Justin Poulin and Dr. Lawrence Muscarella! This video expands on the topic and gives insight into what the potential risks are... Want to see more? Check out our LinkedIn...