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

“Just Stop Breaking Stuff” The Need for Targeted Solutions | 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, “‘Just Stop Breaking Stuff’ The Need for Targeted Solutions” with our Flexible Endoscope Expert™, Michael Matthews.

To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean mailing list by visiting: 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!

#SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #ExpertSeries #Podcast

I’m Out: 7 Reasons to Quit Your Sterile Processing Job

In this CE-approved episode of Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch identifies seven reasons why someone might consider quitting their job in the Sterile Processing industry: “If your current sterile processing role is causing you unreasonable amounts of stress, burnout, or depression, don’t be afraid to hit the eject button. Industries like ours can chew people up and spit them back out, without a lot of concern for the person underneath the scrubs. Ultimately, you are the only one who always has…”

To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here.

Stay tuned for new CE-approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondcleanmedia.com/articles-on-the-go

#FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty

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Confident Certification™ Ep. 27 Certified & Confident: Tips for Embracing Your Inner Cheerleader

Top of FormThis week on Confident Certification™, host Sarah B. Cruz and Bobby Parker dive into the art of self-advocacy in the Sterile Processing industry. They’ll share secrets for balancing confidence with humility while inspiring you to celebrate all your certification milestones. Whether you’re navigating the early stages of your career or looking for ways to shine in your current role, this episode offers practical tips for acknowledging your achievements, overcoming imposter syndrome, and confidently advancing in your certification journey. Don’t miss out—tune in today and discover how YOU can become your biggest cheerleader for 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.

Ergonomically Challenged | 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, “Ergonomically Challenged.”

To hear more from our Healthcare Storage Expert Series™, 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

Here’s Your Sign: The Power and Purpose of Visual Aids in Your CS/SPD Workflow

In this CE-approved episode of Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch explains how thoughtful signage and labeling can significantly improve workflows, efficiency, and standardization in SPDs: “While new employee orientation may only last 90 days, learning should last a lifetime, especially when it comes to the technical aspects of the sterile processing profession. Signage focusing on technical reminders could include anything from displaying specific IFUs for complex devices at the point of processing, such as wall sheets for robotic arms and flexible endoscopes, all the way to…”

To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here.

Stay tuned for new CE-approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondcleanmedia.com/articles-on-the-go

#FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty

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Confident Certification™ Ep. 26 Know Your Professional Circle: Building Connections That Matter

This week on Confident Certification™, host Sarah B. Cruz teams up with Jamie Shelosky to discuss the value of creating your professional circle in the Sterile Processing space. They’ll share personal stories and expert advice on how to find, connect, and grow with the folks who will cheer you on through your certification journey. Tune in and discover the power of meaningful connections, the impact of a solid support system, and practical steps to envelop yourself in a network that truly gets it. Connect with Sarah and Jamie today!Top of Form

 

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.

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Hank Balch

Weapon of Mass Microbial Destruction

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