Beyond Clean

Even though their tools and equipment touch nearly every surgical patient in the world, how much do you really know about the people, processes, and products used in the Sterile Processing industry? The Beyond Clean podcast offers a creative look into the inner workings of a healthcare industry surrounded by challenges, disrupted by change, and committed to getting it right — every instrument, every time. The team at Beyond Clean will bring on some of the biggest names in surgical instrument reprocessing and provide commentary on the biggest issues facing Sterile Processing professionals, facilities, administrators, manufacturers, and vendors. Join us every week as we explore the hidden world of one of the most important aspect of safe surgical care.

Episodes

Confident Certification™ Ep. 52 Congratulations, You’ve Passed!

August 20, 2024

Congratulations, you’ve passed your certification exam! Now what? In this final episode of Confident Certification™, host Sarah B. Cruz celebrates your success and explores the exciting world of opportunities that await you in your Sterile Processing career. From finding your niche to making waves in the industry, Sarah dishes out her favorite strategies for making the most of your new credentials. So grab your headphones and tune in for one last dose of Sarah’s wisdom as we celebrate your achievement and look ahead to your bright future in Sterile Processing!

Thank you, #CleanFreaks, for joining us on this incredible 52-week journey with our Confident Certification™ podcast series! We hope these episodes have armed you with the knowledge, strategies, and confidence to tackle your certification exam and take your Sterile Processing career to the next level. Here’s to your success and a bright future ahead, certification superstars!

Catch up on previously released episodes of Confident Certification™ anytime on our 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! A 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

Good Vibrations: The Buzz About Ultrasonic Transducers

August 19, 2024

Hey #CleanFreaks! We’re wrapping up another action-packed season with an episode dedicated to the tiny but mighty components that put the buzz in our ultrasonic cleaners — ultrasonic transducers! What are they? Why are they important? And how are they making a big difference in Sterile Processing? Joining us this week to answer these buzz-worthy questions and more is ultrasonic cleaner extraordinaire, Pawel de Sternberg Stojalowski. From the science behind cavitation to the anatomy of these critical cleaning components, Pawel is dishing out his expert tips to help you maximize your ultrasonic cleaning power. We’ll explore the different types of transducers, discuss how to spot potential issues, and uncover why proper testing is the key to confident cleaning. If you’ve ever wondered what’s really happening inside your SPD’s ultrasonic cleaner, this episode is for you! Tune in today!

Season 25 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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Considerations for Shelf Life | Expert Series On-The-Go

August 17, 2024

On this week’s edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, “Considerations for Shelf Life” with our Sterile Containers Expert™, Mike Strand.

To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean mailing list by visiting: http://www.beyondcleanmedia.com

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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Confident Certification™ Ep. 51 Just Take the Test!

August 13, 2024

The time has come to put down the books and conquer your certification fears! On this week’s episode of Confident Certification™, host Sarah B. Cruz gives us her straightforward, candid pep talk — “Just Take the Test!” After weeks of preparation and countless study tips and tricks shared, she explains why it’s time to stop overthinking and start doing. Join Sarah as she dives into the common self-made obstacles that hold us back while offering candid advice to help you push through the procrastination and anxiety that come with test day. If you’ve been hesitating to take that final step, this episode is your call to action. Tune in now and discover how committing to your certification can open doors to endless possibilities in your Sterile Processing career!

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

Eat Clean, Fight Dirty: SPD & the Breakroom Fridge

August 12, 2024

Is your SPD’s breakroom fridge clean as a whistle or a ticking time bomb of workplace drama? On this episode of Beyond Clean Season 25, “The Little Things that Make a Big Difference,” we’re joined by Nicole Walley and Stacey Gielen to explore how this breakroom centerpiece can be a powerful indicator of your department’s workplace culture. From mysterious disappearing lunches to team-building cleaning days, we’ll uncover the surprising impact a well-maintained fridge can have on staff performance and department harmony. Get ready to chill out with some cool insights on how you can help transform your breakroom into a relaxing, comfortable space for all – and it all starts with the breakroom fridge! So, grab your headphones and press play – your team’s morale will thank you!

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How Do You Start with the Adoption Of AI In Your SPD? | Expert Series On-The-Go

August 10, 2024

On this week’s edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, “How Do You Start with the Adoption Of AI In Your SPD?” with our Artificial Intelligence Expert™, Yeshwanth Pulijala, PhD.