Lead with Confidence – I Can See Clearly Now: Making Data-Informed Decisions

Trays are piling up. Staffing is stretched thin. Quality issues keep popping up. When everything feels urgent, how do you know what to tackle first? In this episode of “Lead with Confidence,” Betty Casey from Surgical Solutions breaks down how data can help Sterile Processing leaders cut through the noise and make more confident, informed decisions. Whether it’s tracking tray backlogs, improving scanning compliance, identifying workflow gaps, or getting your team invested in the numbers, Betty explains how the data you’re already collecting can uncover what’s really happening in your department. If you’re tired of guessing which problem to tackle next, discover how letting the data tell the story can help bring your path forward into focus.

After finishing this interview, earn your 0.5 CE credit by passing the short quiz linked here: https://www.flexiquiz.com/SC/N/leadwithconfidence-ep2

This five-part series explores what it takes to lead Sterile Processing and perioperative teams with clarity and confidence. From building stronger partnerships and making data-informed decisions to hiring the right people and communicating your department’s value to the C-suite, we’ll share practical insights for anyone looking to grow in leadership.

A special thanks to our sponsor, Surgical Solutions, for supporting this podcast series!

#BeyondClean #SurgicalSolutions #SterileProcessing #Perioperative #Leadership #SPDLeadership #LeadwithConfidence #Podcast

Lead with Confidence – No More Silos: A Collaborative Approach to Surgical Care

Everyone wants safer patient care, smoother workflows, and stronger teams. So why can it still feel like the OR, Sterile Processing, and industry partners are working in completely different directions? In Episode 1 of our brand-new podcast series, “Lead with Confidence,” host Bobby Parker welcomes Kirk Leonardelli, CEO of Surgical Solutions, to discuss what it takes to turn separate priorities into shared progress. From navigating staffing and turnover challenges to reducing finger-pointing and building greater accountability across the perioperative environment, Kirk shares why the strongest solutions often begin with better collaboration. Ready to leave the silos behind? Tune in and discover what teams can accomplish when everyone starts moving in the same direction.

This five-part series explores what it takes to lead Sterile Processing and perioperative teams with clarity and confidence. From building stronger partnerships and making data-informed decisions to hiring the right people and communicating your department’s value to the C-suite, we’ll share practical insights for anyone looking to grow in leadership.

A special thanks to our sponsor, Surgical Solutions, for supporting this podcast series!

#BeyondClean #SurgicalSolutions #SterileProcessing #Perioperative #Leadership #SPDLeadership #LeadwithConfidence #Podcast

Complex Devices (Batteries, Electrics & More): How Can We Disinfect What We Can’t Immerse?

How do you disinfect what you can’t immerse? In this Beyond Clean special release podcast episode, recorded LIVE at HSPA 2026, Garrett Hollembeak joins STERIS’s Karen Owens and Bianca Paskert to explore the growing challenges of cleaning complex, battery-powered, and electronic devices. Together, they’ll break down where variability creeps in, why workarounds create hidden risks, and what leaders need to understand when standard processes don’t always apply. By the end of this episode, you’ll have a clearer understanding of how to approach these devices more effectively in your SPD. Tune in today!

This in-booth podcast recording is sponsored by STERIS and is powered by Beyond Clean.

After finishing this interview, earn your 0.5 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked here: https://www.flexiquiz.com/SC/N/steris-complexdevices

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Built Different – Credit(s) Where It’s Due: How Educational Programs Become CE-Approved

You press play, pass the quiz, and add another CE to your collection. But have you ever wondered what it takes for that education to become CE-approved in the first place? In this Season 33 finale episode, Bobby and Jason are turning the mic to Beyond Clean’s Chelsea Schmitz for a behind-the-scenes look at how continuing education programs become CE-approved. With more than 500 CE submissions under her belt, Chels walks through how educational content goes from an idea to an approved CE, what it takes to maintain CE-approved content, and what separates meaningful education from another hour spent checking a requirement off the list. We’re closing out a season dedicated to training in SPD with a look at what goes into the education that keeps #CleanFreaks and our industry moving forward. Don’t miss this season finale!

After finishing this podcast episode, earn your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked here: https://www.flexiquiz.com/SC/N/episode33-08

Visit our CE Credit Hub at https://www.beyondcleanmedia.com/ce-credit-hub to access this quiz and over 350 other free CE credits.

#BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #Season33 #BuiltDifferent #TrainingInSPD #CE #ContinuingEducation #CEApproved #Education

Built Different – Built to Last: The Value of Physical Training for the SPD Professional

Sore feet? Aching knees? Tight shoulders? If you work in SPD, you probably just checked at least one of these boxes. In this week’s episode of “Built Different: Training in SPD,” Bobby and Jason connect with SPD professional and competitive bodybuilder Rebecca Lauber to talk about a side of the job we don’t discuss nearly enough: the physical toll it can take on your body. From lifting heavy trays and pushing loaded carts to spending hours on your feet, Rebecca highlights small changes that can help technicians protect their bodies throughout the workday and beyond. She also discusses how movement, recovery, smarter ergonomics, and speaking up about pain can help you better handle the physical demands of the job. Consider this your SPD wellness check — press play today!

After finishing this podcast episode, earn your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked here: https://www.flexiquiz.com/SC/N/episode33-07

Visit our CE Credit Hub at https://www.beyondcleanmedia.com/ce-credit-hub to access this quiz and over 350 other free CE credits.

#BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #Season33 #BuiltDifferent #TrainingInSPD #PhysicalTraining #Ergonomics #Wellness #ProtectYourBody #FitForSPD

Built Different – Level Up: Developing Your SPD Team Through Gamification

What if a little friendly competition could change the way your SPD team learns? This week, Bobby and Jason sit down with Ashley Thompson to talk about how gamification can turn everyday education into something technicians actually want to participate in. She shares how points, quizzes, personalized rewards, and healthy competition helped her team take a more active role in their own learning and professional growth. And the results go far beyond winning a game: from more engaging huddles to a 100% CRCST certification rate, Ashley’s experience shows what’s possible when learning becomes part of the culture. If you’re ready to bring some new energy to education in your SPD, it’s time to press play!

BONUS CONTENT: Check out Ashley’s “Points with Purpose” handout here: https://9231499.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/9231499/Beyond%20Clean%20Podcast/Bonus%20Content/A%20Thompson%20Points%20with%20Purpose.pdf

After finishing this podcast episode, earn your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked here: https://www.flexiquiz.com/SC/N/episode33-06

Visit our CE Credit Hub at https://www.beyondcleanmedia.com/ce-credit-hub to access this quiz and over 350 other free CE credits.

#BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #Season33 #BuiltDifferent #TrainingInSPD #Gamification #Education #Certification #Competition #Learning #ProfessionalGrowth