Beyond Clean Podcast

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Even 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, adm...

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Stephen Kovach: "The CPD Guy", Enhanced visual inspection technologies, Legal Responsibilities 09.10.2017 1:03:00

This week on Beyond Clean we speak with Stephen Kovach, Director of Education at Healthmark Industries. He has been in the Hospital field for over 37 years. Stephen is active both on the state and national levels of various organizations having held many positions. He is a voting member on various AAMI committees and has a personal web site where you can read many of his articles; www.cpdguy.ne...

Jim Stobinski: Industry Certifications, Research Studies on Certification Impact, The Power of Data 02.10.2017 58:31

This week on Beyond Clean we speak with Jim Stobinski, CEO at The Competency and Credentialing Institute. Jim has in excess of 25 years' experience in the operating room with work roles which have included janitor, orderly, staff nurse and a variety of supervisory positions. His education includes a diploma of nursing from the Toledo Hospital School of Nursing and a BSN and MSN from East Carolina...

Daniel Coole: Manufacturing Surgical Instruments, Healthcare Regulation in the United Kingdom, Instrument Coatings and Tracking 25.09.2017 1:03:12

This week on Beyond Clean we speak with Daniel Coole, Managing Director at Surgical Holdings in the United Kingdom. Daniel has over 20 years in the Surgical Instrument Manufacturing Industry and is the Chair of the Surgical Instruments Special Interest Section for the Association of British Healthcare Industries. Segment 1 - 01:58 Introduction to Daniel & Manufacturing Industry Changes Differenc...

Thomas Overbey: Ultrasonic Cleaning, Game of Reprocessing Challenge, and Social Media Insights 18.09.2017 56:13

This week on Beyond Clean we speak with Thomas Overbey, Director of Marketing at Ultra Clean Systems. Thomas' achievements include producing numerous live interactive surgical broadcasts, as well as on-demand continuing education content. Segment 1 - 02:32 Ultrasonic Cleaning Overview Current Trends and Common Misconceptions Buyer's Guide Discussion Segment 2 - 23:59 Game of Reprocessing Challeng...

Patrick Dotts: SPD/OR Temp Staffing & Travelers 11.09.2017 1:04:49

This week on Beyond Clean we speak with Patrick Dotts, Division Director at Soliant Health. Patrick is a healthcare placement professional whose primary focus is contracting high quality Nursing, Allied and Therapy professionals to hospital clients. Segment 1 - 03:05 Introduction to the staffing model Challenges with agency staffing Market variations across the country Segment 2 - 18:11 What to l...

Alison Sonstelie: CS/SPD Department of The Year Award 05.09.2017 1:17:56

This week on Beyond Clean we speak with Alison Sonstelie, Supply Chain Manager - Sanford Fargo Medical Center at Sanford Health about her positive experiences working in Sterile Processing, The 2014 CS/SPD Department of the Year Award, and her career growth into Supply Chain management. Segment 1 - 03:00 Successful management model for career growth Importance of IAHCSMM Biggest Challenges to SPD...

Shawn Flynn: Medical Device Instructions for Use 21.08.2017 56:48

This week on Beyond Clean we speak with Shawn Flynn, a Consultant, Entrepreneur, and Medical Device Inventor who is the founder and President of The Peritorum Group. Shawn gives listeners a look inside the process of gaining 510k approval and building a quality system that includes a risk analysis component. Dealing with various cycle times, the resulting bottleneck, and who to contact when deal...

Michael Matthews: Partnering w/ Infection Control 21.08.2017 1:15:35

This week on Beyond Clean we speak with Michael Matthews, Manager of Central Sterile at Baptist Health in Arkansas. Mike is a rising star in the Sterile Processing industry, who has taken a particular interest in regards to compensation and education requirements for front-line technicians. Michael offers his insight into how managers can determine the value of a high quality technician and maki...