Beyond Clean
Episodes
Under Pressure – Teamwork Makes the Steam Work: The Crucial Partnership of SPD and Facility Engineering
You depend on steam every single day to keep your SPD moving. So, when steam issues shut down your sterilizers, who you gonna call? On this episode of Beyond Clean, we sit down with Jim Carlock, Regional Director of Sterile Processing for Mercy, to talk about why your relationship with facilities management might be the most important partnership for your SPD. Jim walks us through how steam is generated, treated, and delivered to your department, what can go wrong along the way, and why building a relationship with your boiler operator before problems happen can save your department when steam issues strike. Whether you’re troubleshooting steam issues or just want to understand the system powering your sterilizers, Jim breaks down everything you need to know about who and what keeps steam flowing in your SPD.
Trust us, this is one episode you don’t want to miss #CleanFreaks!
After finishing this podcast episode, earn your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked here: https://www.flexiquiz.com/SC/N/episode31-07
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 #Podcast #Season31 #UnderPressure #SteamSterilization #FacilitiesManagement #Steam #Boilers
Beyond Clean Canada: Built to Last: Career Pathways & Professional Growth in MDR
Technical skills might get you in the door, but what does it actually take to build a lasting career in medical device reprocessing? On this episode of Beyond Clean Canada, Stacey and Barry are joined by Alberta MDR professionals Colleen Penman and Luke Siewert to talk about their journeys into MDR and what it takes to thrive in one of Western Canada’s busiest hospitals. From navigating complex instrumentation and high-volume surgical environments to understanding certification pathways and evolving technology, Colleen and Luke break down what it really takes to build a successful career in MDR. Whether you’re exploring MDR career pathways or want to understand the challenges facing the profession, this conversation has the insights you need!
A special shout-out to Solventum for sponsoring Season 3 of the Beyond Clean Canada Podcast! Make sure to follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook so you’re always in the loop for every episode!
#BeyondCleanCanada #MDR #SterileProcessing #Sterilization #Season3 #ProfessionalDevelopment #Certification #CareerPathways
Sterilization Standards Unpacked – What’s Next for Dental Sterilization?
Where are Canada’s dental sterilization standards headed next? In this series finale of “Sterilization Standards Unpacked,” we’re joined by Leeanne Ismail, Clinical Sterilization Specialist at Solventum, to look ahead at the future of dental reprocessing. From digital traceability and rapid-read BIs to maintenance programs and smarter tracking tools, Leeanne shares how technology is reshaping safety and accountability in clinics across Canada. She also highlights the push toward more consistent expectations between provinces—and what that means for teams trying to keep up. If you’ve been wondering what the “next chapter” of dental sterilization could look like, this conversation connects the dots!
This 5-part series pulls back the curtain on how Canadian dental teams are translating sterilization standards into real-world practice—one guideline, one cycle, one patient at a time. With each episode, we’ll explore the people, processes, and evolving expectations driving dental sterilization forward. It’s not about compliance checklists—it’s about connection, clarity, and conversations that make the technical feel personal.
A special thanks to our sponsor, Solventum Medical, for supporting this podcast series!
#BeyondClean #Solventum #SterilizationStandardsUnpacked #DentalSterilization #SterileProcessing #BI #Technology #Innovation
Under Pressure – Pack it Up, Wet Packs
Wet packs happen in every department. But how much do we really know about what causes them? This week on Beyond Clean, Jason Simon, Senior Product Manager at Skytron, is back to break down why wet packs happen and what you can do to help prevent them. Jason breaks down what’s happening during the drying phase, why some loads fail to dry, and how operator practices, loading decisions, and equipment all work together to create or prevent wet packs. From cracked doors and extended dry times to vacuum systems and steam quality, this conversation tackles one of SPD’s most frustrating challenges. Whether you’re constantly fighting wet loads or just want to understand what makes the drying phase work, this episode delivers the practical solutions you need!
After finishing this podcast episode, earn your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked here: https://www.flexiquiz.com/SC/N/episode31-06
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 #Podcast #Season31 #UnderPressure #SteamSterilization #WetPacks #Sterilization #DryTimes #SteamQuality
Beyond Clean Canada: Educating Differently: Innovation and Purpose in MDR
Ever wonder how personal experience shapes the way we approach education and patient safety in MDR? In this episode of Beyond Clean Canada, Stacey Gielen and Barry Pickrem sit down with Lisa McKown, Manager of Research and Development at Beyond Clean, to discuss education, innovation, and what it takes to drive change in medical device reprocessing. Lisa shares her journey from the frontline to leadership and doctoral research, and how personal experience fuels her commitment to quality and patient safety. She also breaks down how Beyond Clean is approaching education differently—through Microcredentials and experiential learning. Whether you’re interested in the future of MDR education or just want to hear about the power of mentorship and doing things differently, this episode delivers!
If you’re interested in learning more about Beyond Clean’s Microcredential opportunities, check out their website: https://beyondcleanmedia.com/sp-microcredential/
A special shout-out to Solventum for sponsoring Season 3 of the Beyond Clean Canada Podcast! Make sure to follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook so you’re always in the loop for every episode!
#BeyondCleanCanada #BeyondClean #MDR #SterileProcessing #Sterilization #Season3 #Education #Microcredential #Innovation #EducatingDifferently
Sterilization Standards Unpacked – From Paper to Practice: CSA Standards in Action
Sterilization standards look a lot different on paper than they do in the middle of a busy clinic day. That gap between policy and practice is the focus of this episode of “Sterilization Standards Unpacked,” where host Sarah B. Cruz sits down with Nova Scotia Registered Dental Assistant Melissa Arnold to walk through what CSA-driven workflows actually look like in a typical dental office. From daily BI tests and load logs to cycle printouts, recalls, and patient traceability, Melissa shares how her team turned expectations into consistent habits. If your clinic is trying to move beyond “we’ve always done it this way,” this conversation shows what it really takes to build a safer, more reliable sterilization process.
This 5-part series pulls back the curtain on how Canadian dental teams are translating sterilization standards into real-world practice—one guideline, one cycle, one patient at a time. With each episode, we’ll explore the people, processes, and evolving expectations driving dental sterilization forward. It’s not about compliance checklists—it’s about connection, clarity, and conversations that make the technical feel personal.
A special thanks to our sponsor, Solventum Medical, for supporting this podcast series!
#BeyondClean #Solventum #SterilizationStandardsUnpacked #DentalSterilization #SterileProcessing #CSAStandards #BI #Recall #Sterilization #Workflows
