Built Different – Checking a Box, or Checking a Skill? The Truth about Annual Competencies

Are your annual competencies actually measuring proficiency, or just checking boxes? This week, Bobby and Jason sit down with SPD educator Tanya Cambise for an honest conversation about what annual competencies should look like in Sterile Processing. Tanya explains why competency verification isn’t about checking another box; it’s about ensuring your team can confidently and consistently perform every task in your workflows. From using quality data and daily observations to spotting process drift and targeting high-risk skills, she shares how departments can move beyond the same return demonstrations year after year and focus education where it matters most. If you’re ready to rethink annual competencies in your SPD, this conversation is a great place to start!

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Built Different – Beyond the Binder: Tracking Competencies with Technology

Dig out those competency binders, #CleanFreaks! On this episode of Beyond Clean, Bobby Parker and co-host Jason Minutillo welcome Jeremy Bernier to discuss what it really takes to bring a competency program into the digital age. He explains why modernizing your competencies isn’t just about incorporating technology; it’s about creating a system that supports continuous learning, reflects real workflows, and grows alongside your department. From aligning education with everyday practice to engaging frontline technicians, Jeremy shares his biggest takeaways for building a competency program that stays relevant long after survey season has passed. If you’re looking for smarter ways to keep your competencies current, consistent, and meaningful, this episode is a must-listen!

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Built Different – Cap and Gown (and Gloves): SPD Collegiate Programs

Looking around your SPD, chances are many of your fellow #CleanFreaks found their way into Sterile Processing through very different journeys. But that’s beginning to change. This week, we sit down with Veronica Martinez, Sterile Processing Coordinator at Mountainland Technical College, to explore how collegiate programs are changing the way people begin their careers in Sterile Processing. Veronica shares how hands-on labs, clinical partnerships, and classroom learning prepare students before they ever step into an SPD. She also explains why curiosity, critical thinking, and understanding the “why” behind every process are just as important as learning the tasks themselves. If you’re considering a collegiate program or welcoming new graduates into your department, this episode will have you rethinking what it means to prepare for a career in SPD!

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Built Different – Competent to Lead: Building Leaders Before Building Teams

Every strong SPD starts with strong leadership. The question is: how do you build it? On the Season 33 premiere of Beyond Clean, we sit down with Jason Minutillo and Concepcion “Connie” Class Ballejo to explore what it really takes to prepare new leaders before they’re expected to lead. They discuss everything from mentorship and structured onboarding to creating support systems that help new managers build relationships, gain confidence, and grow into their roles from day one. Whether you’re stepping into leadership for the first time or mentoring the next generation, this conversation is packed with practical ideas to help your team become truly built different.

After finishing this podcast episode, earn your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked here: https://www.flexiquiz.com/SC/N/episode33-01

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Confidence in Every Cycle: Reducing Guesswork in Sterilization Monitoring

Sterilization monitoring shouldn’t slow your department down. On this week’s Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™, Matt Linabery and Larry Talapa from Solventum join us to share how Solventum’s latest solutions are helping SPD teams simplify workflows while increasing confidence in their sterilization monitoring processes. From the digital pass/fail results and innovative technology of the 3M™ Attest™ eBowie-Dick Test System to the preassembled 3M™ Attest™ Super Rapid Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide Clear Challenge Pack and 3M™ Attest™ Steam Clear Challenge Packs designed to save time and improve consistency, these innovative solutions were built for the growing demands of today’s SPD. Tune in today to discover how Solventum is helping Sterile Processing departments rethink efficiency, standardization, and monitoring across their sterilization workflows.

Learn more about Solventum’s Attest™ Sterilization Assurance solutions by visiting go.solventum.com/attest or connecting with your local sales rep. Be sure to check out their library of white papers (see links below) and educational resources for additional insights into their sterilization monitoring solutions.

• Time Saving Advantages of a New Electronic Bowie and Dick Test System
• 3M™ Attest™ eBowie-Dick Test Card Performance for ISO Type 2 Indicators
• Evaluation of the 3M™ Attest™ eBowie-Dick Test Card Performance Requirements for ISO 11140-4 Type 2 Indicators
• 3M™ Attest™ 1295PCD Technical information sheet
• 3M™ Attest™ Super Rapid Steam Gravity Clear Challenge Pack 1493PCDG
• 3M™ Attest™ Super Rapid Steam Clear Challenge Pack 1492PCD Evaluation

SPD Fact Check – Not All It’s Cracked Up to Be: Rethinking the Post-Cycle Door Habit

Your steam cycle finishes, and out of habit, someone cracks the sterilizer door. Sound familiar? On this episode of Beyond Clean, we sit down with Echo Pontinen, Sterile Processing Educator at Lee Health, to take a closer look at the long-standing practice of cracking the sterilizer door after a cycle. This conversation will dive into what sterilizer IFUs actually recommend, why wet loads happen in the first place, and how practices meant to “help” can sometimes prevent teams from identifying bigger issues with equipment, water quality, and more. As we wrap up the season, Echo leaves us with one final SPD fact check that may have your team asking whether your current process is solving the problem or hiding it.

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🎉That’s a wrap on another incredible season of Beyond Clean! A huge thank you to our guests for sharing their expertise and to our #CleanFreaks for listening and learning with us all season long. We’ll see you soon for Season 33!

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