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On Pathogens & PPE Ep 4: PPE Basics: Donning & Doffing
Hey #CleanFreaks, are you following the right steps when donning and doffing your PPE? In this episode of “On Pathogens & PPE,” host Jill Holdsworth, and co-host Kevin Anderson are joined by special guests Jill Morgan and Jen Jaffee to explore the proper techniques for safely donning and doffing your personal protective equipment. Tune in as these experts share their tips for finding the perfect balance between comfort and protection, ensuring your department is always stocked with the right PPE, and navigating tricky situations when PPE inevitably fails. So, grab your trusty gowns, gloves, masks, face shields, and shoe covers, and join us as we conquer the world of pathogens, one properly donned PPE at a time!
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
Enter for your chance to WIN! You could be one of three lucky winners to receive a 2024 APIC scholarship ($1,000 value) just by tuning in and supporting the launch of this podcast series. Enter here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5YQDRRS
*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.35 Creating Your Study Oasis: Finding Calm in the Chaos
Are you struggling to find your study groove amidst the chaos of everyday life? Don’t miss this week’s episode of Confident Certification™, as host Sarah B. Cruz explores the concept of environmental testing awareness and how it can impact your exam prep. Whether you’re dealing with noisy neighbors, a packed schedule, or just trying to stay focused in a world of distractions, this episode will help you create a study plan that works with your unique environment – not against it. Tune in to discover how you can harness the power of environmental awareness to overcome obstacles, stay motivated, and achieve your 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: Policies and Procedures in Sterile Processing
Sterile Processing Policies and Procedures: Who writes them? Who should be writing them? And most importantly, can everyone understand them once they are written? This week, in Episode 4 from Beyond Clean Season 24, Mila Miranda, Assistant Manager for Sterile Processing at UC Davis Medical Center joins us to unravel the “how’s” and “why’s” behind crafting effective policies and procedures in Sterile Processing. Drawing from personal experiences, Mila emphasizes the critical role policies and procedures play in increasing compliance and safeguarding both technicians and patients alike. Discover practical tips for translating policies from mere words on paper to impactful actions on the frontlines of our SPDs. If you’ve ever wondered why certain policies make the cut in your department’s handbook, this episode is your secret weapon for conquering your SPD’s standards with clarity, compliance, and confidence!
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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Efficiency Boost: How AI Improves SPD Workflows | 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, “Efficiency Boost: How AI Improves SPD Workflows” 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 3: PPE Basics: Introducing PPE
Hey, Sterile Processing Pros! It’s time to suit up and dive into the world of personal protective equipment (PPE) in this week’s new episode of our “On Pathogens & PPE” series! Join host Jill Holdsworth, co-host Paul Gentile, and special guests Cheron Rojo and Mary Ann DeMaet as they break down the basics and challenges of PPE. From gowns and gloves to masks and face shields, our experts will guide you through the essential armor of Sterile Processing safety. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a newbie in the fight against pathogens, this episode is your ultimate guide to gearing up and #FightingDirty in your SPD!
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
Enter for your chance to WIN! You could be one of three lucky winners to receive a 2024 APIC scholarship ($1,000 value) just by tuning in and supporting the launch of this podcast series. Enter here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5YQDRRS
*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. 34 From Fatigue to Focus: How to Stay Energized & Engaged During Exam Prep
Feeling burnt out from hitting the books? Are you struggling to stay focused and motivated during your study sessions? Then this week’s new episode of Confident Certification™ is for you! Join host Sarah B. Cruz as she tackles the all-too-familiar phenomenon of study fatigue, exploring the three phases of mental exhaustion that can occur during your exam prep. Sarah shares her proven strategies for staying energized and engaged while studying, so you can overcome your study fatigue and maintain your momentum. So, tune in, re-energize, and get ready to conquer your study sessions with focus and determination!
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
