SterileAware Podcast

On this episode of the Sterile Aware podcast, Charlie Webb speaks with Malinda Elammari, who many in our industry know as the packaging princess. In this conversation, they explore together how sterile processing departments often favor different packaging methods, and how heat‑sealing pouches may be preferred over self‑sealing pouches in many facilities. Listen in on today’s episode to hear the f...

On this episode of the Sterile Aware Podcast, Charlie Webb, CPPL, speaks with Missy Travis, a certified Infection Preventionist, about the emerging changes and staff challenges. They discuss that a staff adhocracy culture without a well-defined leadership structure can put regulatory and patient safety good practices at risk. About Missy Travis:  As a certified Infection Preventionist with over tw...

On this episode of the Sterile Aware Podcast, Charlie Webb, CPPL, speaks with Missy Travis, a certified Infection Preventionist, about the fundamentals of cross-contamination. They discuss how some of the simplest and most effective infection prevention measures are often the easiest to implement yet frequently overlooked. About Missy Travis:  As a certified Infection Preventionist with over two d...

On this episode of the Spot Radio and the Sterile Aware Podcast Charlie Webb CPPL speaks with Missy Travis a certified Infection Preventionist about her role in managing contaminants and healthcare-acquired infections.   About Missy Travis:  As a certified Infection Preventionist with over two decades of experience in acute care, long-term care, public health, and professional sports, but most imp...

On this episode of the Sterile Aware® Podcast Charlie Webb CPPL speaks with Rob Turbett from Turbett surgical about their instrument pods.  About Rob Turbett: Rob Turbett is a lifelong orthopedic representative having worked for major manufacturers in the Areas of Hip, Knee, Spine and Trauma as an OR sales representative.  Rob's insight to the hospital surgical environment led to seeking a so...

On this episode of the Sterile Aware® Podcast Charlie Webb CPPL speaks with Michele Mauzerall the CEO of SteriCUBE®. On this Podcast, the discussion covers the value of the SteriCUBE® system that benefits the Hospital in many ways.   Guest bio:  Michele Mauzerall the CEO of SteriCUBE® is a consummate entrepreneur with exceptional business skills and vision. Her first notably successful enterprise...

On this episode of the Sterile Aware™ Podcast Charlie Webb CPPL speaks with Darrel Hicks about how hospital housekeeping connects directly to Patience safety. Darrel also speaks to new emerging technology for managing cross-contamination at Hospital and clinic sinks. Guest bio: J. Darrel Hicks , BA, MESRE, CHESP, Certificate of Mastery in Infection Prevention (for Environmental Services Profession...

Listen in as Charlie Webb CPPL speaks with Malinda Elammari Clinical Education Specialist at Healthmark Industries. Today's discussion speaks to the different packaging workflows of medical device manufacturers versus hospitals and clinics. During this discussion, Charlie and Malinda cover the topic of the critical importance of preventative and predictive maintenance. Guest  Description: Mal...

On this episode of the SterileAware™ Podcast Charlie Webb CPPL speaks with Peter Hoff the Vice President of Sales at Nevoa. Peter speaks about their automated, no-touch, whole-room disinfection system designed for high-risk discharges that harness the power of hypochlorous acid. Guest bio Peter Hoff – Vice President of Sales at Nevoa. Peter has spent over 23 years in the healthcare and medical dev...

On this episode of the Sterile Aware™ Podcast Charlie Webb CPPL speaks with Jonathan A. Wilder, Ph. D about the value of critical water. Dr. Wider explains how good water quality is archived and speaks to the implications of poor water quality. Guest bio:     Jonathan A. Wilder, Ph. D. Managing Director Quality Processing Resource Group, LLC Dr. Wilder has worked with all thermal and chemical ster...

On this episode of the Sterile Aware™ Podcast Charlie Webb CPPL speaks with Darrel Hicks about how hospital housekeeping connects directly to Patience safety. Darrel also speaks to new emerging technology for managing cross-contamination at Hospital and clinic sinks. Guest bio's: J. Darrel Hicks , BA, MESRE, CHESP, Certificate of Mastery in Infection Prevention (for Environmental Services Pro...

On this episode of  the SterileAware™ Podcast Charlie Webb CPPL speaks with Karen Goelst CEO of KleenEdge about their technology that helps manage patient curtain exchange cycles with the aim of preventing patient infections.  Guest bio's: Karen Goelst | Founder & CEO of KleenEdge  With a 20-year background in architectural specialties and textiles, Karen Goelst became passionate about so...