---
title: 'Sustaining Sterile Processing Success: Building a Legacy of Crowning Achievements'
type: 'episode'
url: 'https://doc.social/episodes/sustaining-sterile-processing-success-building-a-legacy-of-crowning-achievements'
show: 'Beyond Clean'
show_url: 'https://doc.social/podcasts/beyond-clean'
published: '2025-09-22'
audio: 'https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/beyondclean/BC_STERIS_VS_2025HSPA_3.mp3'
---

# Sustaining Sterile Processing Success: Building a Legacy of Crowning Achievements

with guests Yves Theodule, Karen Owens, and Hank Balch

## Summary

Successful Sterile Processing departments don't happen by accident—they’re built through intentional leadership, strategic planning, and strong professional networks. In this Beyond Clean special podcast release episode, recorded LIVE at HSPA 2025, Yves Theodule, Karen Owens, and Hank Balch share their journeys and insights on developing SPD talent, improving departmental culture, and balancing efficiency with team growth. From overcoming challenges to building award-winning department cultures and inspiring future leaders, this conversation is packed with takeaways for every Sterile Processing professional. Don’t miss this episode—tune in now!

This in-booth special podcast release is sponsored by STERIS and is powered by Beyond Clean!

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