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On Pathogens & PPE Ep 9: Surgical Site Infections (SSIs)
Get ready to scrub up and join the fight against surgical site infections (SSIs) in this must-listen episode of “On Pathogens & PPE!” Host Jill Holdsworth and co-host Patrick Gordon are joined by special guests Jhmeid Billingslea and Jeri Culbertson to explore the risk factors, prevention strategies, and Sterile Processing’s role in preventing SSIs. From preoperative prep and intraoperative prevention to post-op wound care and surveillance, these experts are here to help you cover all the bases to help keep your patients safe. Tune in and get ready to lead the charge against SSIs in your facility!
Over the next 12 weeks (plus one bonus episode!), Jill and special guests around the industry will provide practical insights and strategies to enhance the collaboration between Sterile Processing and Infection Prevention Professionals.
New episodes of On Pathogens & PPE will release each Wednesday on all Beyond Clean & Transmission Control channels. For the best listening experience, download the Beyond Clean mobile app on Apple (https://lnkd.in/g4pdJ3iS) and Android (https://lnkd.in/gipEeMjc) devices.
This series is designed to empower you and your team to transform your department’s approach to employee and patient safety. A special thanks to our Year 1 sponsor Healthmark, a Getinge company, for making this series possible! Discover Healthmark’s innovative and cost-effective infection control solutions for your healthcare facility here: https://www.hmark.com/?pmc=BC-Readonpod
If you have thoughts or feedback on this show, please email us at info@beyondclean.net
*Disclaimer: The views provided by hosts and guests on this series do not represent any employer, company, or third party, and are solely that of the individuals themselves.
Confident Certification™ Ep. 40 Hitting Your Study Stride: Analyze, Adjust, & Achieve with Level Setting
Are you making the most out of your study sessions? If you’re feeling stuck, frustrated, or just not seeing the progress you want, it might be time to shake up your study routine! This week on Confident Certification™, Sarah B. Cruz explores the practice of level setting, focusing on how it can help transform your study experience and keep you on track toward your certification goals. From setting clear intentions and breaking down your study plan into manageable milestones to celebrating your progress and adjusting your approach as needed, Sarah shares her favorite techniques for aligning your mindset before, during, and after your study sessions. Whether you’re just starting to hit the books or looking to optimize your existing study routine, you won’t want to miss Sarah’s tips for success. Tune in now and discover how to make every minute count on your certification journey – your future certified self will thank you!
Over the next 52 weeks, Sarah and special guests from around the industry will provide tangible tools to build your test prep confidence, understand the challenges that technicians encounter as they study, and equip every member of the Sterile Processing team to be the best advocates they can be for professional development.
New episodes of Confident Certification™ will release each Tuesday on Beyond Clean channels. For the best listening experience, download the Beyond Clean mobile app on Apple (https://lnkd.in/guh_vxzu) and Android (https://lnkd.in/gHnfh28a) devices. This series is an innovative educational experience created to help you, your students, and your coworkers ace your Sterile Processing certification with confidence! Special thanks to our Year 1 sponsor Aesculap (US) for making this series possible! If you have thoughts or feedback on this new show, please email us at info@beyondclean.net
How Can AI Help in Staff Training and Onboarding? | Expert Series On-The-Go
On this week’s edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, “How Can AI Help in Staff Training and Onboarding?” with our Artificial Intelligence Expert™, Yeshwanth Pulijala, PhD.
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Do you know a #SterileProcessing expert who you’d love to hear from on our series? Or do you have a question for one of our current experts? Contact us at any time via email at: info@beyondclean.net
Until next time, keep fighting dirty!
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On Pathogens & PPE Ep 8: Bloodborne Pathogens & Sharps Safety
Are there hidden dangers lurking in your SPD? Tune in to this eye-opening episode of “On Pathogens & PPE,” as host Jill Holdsworth and special guests Dannie O. Smith and Chaz Rhone uncover the common bloodborne pathogens, like HIV and hepatitis, that could be lurking in your SPD and posing a threat to your safety. They’ll dive into best practices for reducing the threat of bloodborne pathogens including, preventing sharps injuries, handling post-exposure situations quickly, and ensuring the safe handling and disposal of sharps. From emphasizing the importance of reporting near misses to identifying the proper disposal sharps, this episode is packed with critical information to help you #FightDirty and stay safe in your daily battle against pathogens!
Over the next 12 weeks (plus one bonus episode!), Jill and special guests around the industry will provide practical insights and strategies to enhance the collaboration between Sterile Processing and Infection Prevention Professionals.
New episodes of On Pathogens & PPE will release each Wednesday on all Beyond Clean & Transmission Control channels. For the best listening experience, download the Beyond Clean mobile app on Apple (https://lnkd.in/g4pdJ3iS) and Android (https://lnkd.in/gipEeMjc) devices.
This series is designed to empower you and your team to transform your department’s approach to employee and patient safety. A special thanks to our Year 1 sponsor Healthmark, a Getinge company, for making this series possible! Discover Healthmark’s innovative and cost-effective infection control solutions for your healthcare facility here: https://www.hmark.com/?pmc=BC-Readonpod
If you have thoughts or feedback on this show, please email us at info@beyondclean.net
*Disclaimer: The views provided by hosts and guests on this series do not represent any employer, company, or third party, and are solely that of the individuals themselves.
Confident Certification™ Ep. 39 Your Certification Prep Mixtape: Maximizing Your Exam Prep On-the-Go
Feeling pressed for time as you juggle work, life, and preparing for your upcoming exam? What if you could maximize your exam prep just by diving into the expansive world of on-the-go learning? On this week’s episode of Confident Certification™, host Sarah B. Cruz teams up with special guest Justin Poulin, to explore how you can take your study routine to the next level with the help of auditory learning. From sharing personal stories of tactile and audible learning to strategies for curating a personalized audio library, Sarah and Justin are dishing out their favorite study techniques to help you make the most of your study time. Tune in now and discover how to make every minute count on your path to certification success!
Over the next 52 weeks, Sarah and special guests from around the industry will provide tangible tools to build your test prep confidence, understand the challenges that technicians encounter as they study, and equip every member of the Sterile Processing team to be the best advocates they can be for professional development.
New episodes of Confident Certification™ will release each Tuesday on Beyond Clean channels. For the best listening experience, download the Beyond Clean mobile app on Apple (https://lnkd.in/guh_vxzu) and Android (https://lnkd.in/gHnfh28a) devices. This series is an innovative educational experience created to help you, your students, and your coworkers ace your Sterile Processing certification with confidence! Special thanks to our Year 1 sponsor Aesculap (US) for making this series possible! If you have thoughts or feedback on this new show, please email us at info@beyondclean.net
The Papers that Make Us Awesome: Instructions for Use (IFUs) in Sterile Processing
Buckle up, #CleanFreaks, because we’re wrapping up this season of “The Papers that Make Us Awesome” with the one document that can make or break your day in Sterile Processing: Instructions for Use (IFUs)! In this action-packed season finale, we’re diving deep into the world of IFUs with the one and only Ralph Basile, Standards Corporate Executive at Healthmark Industries Inc, a Getinge Company. From the technical side of crafting these essential documents to the manufacturer’s perspective and the everyday challenges faced by frontline technicians, Ralph is pulling back the curtain on what it takes to create IFUs that don’t just check the regulatory boxes, but actually work in the real world. Whether you’re an SPD leader on a mission to elevate your team’s IFU game, a manufacturer striving to develop instructions that make sense, or a technician just trying to keep your instruments in tip-top shape, this episode is loaded with insights and strategies for every role in the Sterile Processing universe! Don’t miss out — tune in today!
Season 24 of Beyond Clean releases under the 1 Episode = 1 CE delivery model. After finishing this interview, earn your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week. Visit our CE Credit Hub at beyondcleanmedia.com/ce-credit-hub to access this quiz and over 350 other free CE credits.
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