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

How Does a Container Work in a Steam Sterilizer? | 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 Does a Container Work in a Steam Sterilizer?” 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!

#BeyondClean #ExpertSeries #Podcast

The Processes that Save Lives: Manual Cleaning Means We Care

Grab your cleaning brushes, fill up those sinks, and turn up the volume, it’s time to dive into the complex world of manual cleaning! In this Season 26 premiere episode of Beyond Clean, “The Processes that Save Lives,” Sean Weir, aka “The Bearded Educator,” joins us to scrub away at industry assumptions and to shine a spotlight on the critical role manual cleaning plays in our reprocessing workflows. From OR pretreatment processes to automated vs manual cleaning, Sean weighs in on the key factors that can make or break your SPD’s decontamination success. Buckle up as we tackle the ongoing brush reuse debate, uncover the “whys” behind each cleaning step, and expose the hidden challenges that could be lurking in your decontamination area. Don’t miss out, tune in to this action-packed episode today!

Season 26 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. 

#BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #WeFightDirty

Placing AI at the Core of Your Sterile Processing Operations | 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, “Placing AI at the Core of Your Sterile Processing Operations,” with our Artificial Intelligence Expert™, Yeshwanth Pulijala, PhD.

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!

#BeyondClean #ExpertSeries #Podcast

Preventive Maintenance: Getting Out in Front of Your Scope Repair Problems

Is your endoscope maintenance program more reactive or proactive? Are you constantly putting out fires or staying ahead of potential issues? In this series finale episode of “Unbroken: The Care and Handling of Endoscopes,” we’re pulling back the curtain on preventative maintenance with our scope-savvy dream team: Bobbie Gaskins, Nicholas Day, and Garett Kaple! Tune in as we uncover the challenges of keeping your scopes in tip-top shape, balancing the daily grind with long-term care, and cracking the code on true ownership costs. Discover why building a “culture of prevention” is key to optimizing your scope’s lifespan and ensuring they’re patient-ready, every procedure, every time! Don’t miss out, join us for this series finale episode today!

This innovative 6-week podcast series is designed to empower you and your team to transform your approach to endoscope care and handling. Each episode features industry experts, educators, and frontline technicians, sharing their knowledge and experience, ensuring you stay at the cutting edge of endoscope innovation and best practices. Whether you’re in Sterile Processing, the OR, or Infection Prevention, this series will equip you with valuable insights and practical strategies to enhance your endoscope processes. A special thanks to our sponsor Richard Wolf, for making this series possible! Their commitment to education and quality in endoscope care has been instrumental in bringing this series to life. For more information, contact Richard Wolf customer service at info@richardwolfusa.com   Visit our CE Credit Hub at beyondcleanmedia.com/ce-credit-hub to access this quiz and over 350 other free CE credits. #BeyondClean #Endoscopes #SterileProcessing #PatientSafety #RichardWolf #UnbrokenSeries

Let’s Start At the Very Beginning Part 1 | 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, “Let’s Start At the Very Beginning Part 1,” with our Healthcare Storage Expert™, Dustin Patterson.

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!

#BeyondClean #ExpertSeries #Podcast

Microbes Beware: Disinfection & Sterilization of Endoscopes

When it comes to endoscope reprocessing, how do you choose between high-level disinfection and sterilization? In this week’s new episode from our “Unbroken: The Care and Handling of Endoscopes” series, we’re sitting down with scope experts, Bobbie Gaskins, Nicholas Day, and Garett Kaple, to explore the decision-making process behind these critical cleaning methods. We’ll delve into the pros and cons of each approach, discuss the impact on workflow efficiency and patient safety, and share real-world strategies for making the best choice for your facility. Whether you’re navigating resource constraints, regulatory guidelines, or aiming for the highest standard of clean, this conversation is packed with insights to help you keep your reprocessing workflows running smoothly. We can’t wait for you to join us!

This innovative 6-week podcast series is designed to empower you and your team to transform your approach to endoscope care and handling. Each episode features industry experts, educators, and frontline technicians, sharing their knowledge and experience, ensuring you stay at the cutting edge of endoscope innovation and best practices. Whether you’re in Sterile Processing, the OR, or Infection Prevention, this series will equip you with valuable insights and practical strategies to enhance your endoscope processes. A special thanks to our sponsor Richard Wolf, for making this series possible! Their commitment to education and quality in endoscope care has been instrumental in bringing this series to life. For more information, contact Richard Wolf customer service at info@richardwolfusa.com   Visit our CE Credit Hub at beyondcleanmedia.com/ce-credit-hub to access this quiz and over 350 other free CE credits. #BeyondClean #Endoscopes #SterileProcessing #PatientSafety #RichardWolf #UnbrokenSeries

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Hank Balch

Weapon of Mass Microbial Destruction

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