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

Healthcare Starts with Self-Care: Taking Care of Your Sterile Processing People

In this CE-approved episode of Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch encourages Sterile Processing managers to care for the well-being of their team members and help prevent employee burnout by cross-training and promoting a healthy work-life balance: “So how do we cope? How can we lead our teams and protect our teammates from the physical and mental burnout that can so easily overtake Sterile Processing professionals? Here are a few ideas that will help…”

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

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Confident Certification™ Ep. 24 Personalized Perfection: Savvy Tips for DIY Test Prep

On this week’s episode of Confident Certification™, join host Sarah B. Cruz and Bobby Parker as they outline key strategies for creating a successful self-study curriculum. Tune in to hear Sarah’s savvy tips for personalizing your flexible study routine, creating customized test-prep outlines, and setting achievable goals to keep yourself motivated and on track. You’ll also discover how leveraging supplemental study tools like videos and podcasts can help you crush your certification goals. If you’ve been searching for ways to jazz up your study routine, this episode is for you!

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 Roles that Make Us Great: SP Managers

For countless Sterile Processing professionals out there, the ultimate career goal is to get that coveted Sterile Processing Manager role. Even if you never want to carry the weight of SPD management on your shoulders, if you work in these departments you’re going to have to interact with this position. Join us for this week’s jam-packed episode of Season 23, “The Roles that Make Us Great,” as Hank Balch and Bobby Parker shine a spotlight on the driving leadership force behind SPD activities – SP Managers. Drawing from their own experiences in SP management, this straight-shooting duo is getting candid about the challenges and triumphs of leading (or sinking) a successful SPD. From mastering seven-figure budgets to fostering an enriching department culture, we’ll uncover the delicate balance between hands-on tasks and leadership responsibilities. Whether you’re a seasoned manager or just setting your sights on leadership, this episode will have something to make it worth tuning in! 

Season 23 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 #SPManager

Give Me a Break: What It Takes to Make the Most of Sterile Processing Breaks

In this CE-approved episode of Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch shares five keys to making the most of your 15 minutes of relaxation for yourself and your team: “Believe it or not, one of the most common frustrations and sources of conflict around the sterile processing break room has to do with fridge management. There are countless horror stories out there about stolen lunches, rotting produce, exploding Cokes in the freezer, lack of available…”

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. 23 The School of SPD: An Inside Look at Formal Training Programs

This week on Confident Certification™, host Sarah B. Cruz teams up with SP education enthusiasts, Chanté Brown, Harry Mullen, and Bobby Parker, to discuss the value of investing in formal training to reach your certification goals. We’re going beyond the textbook to give you the inside scoop on curriculums, study tips, and much more from industry experts who have established successful Sterile Processing education programs. If you’re considering enrolling in formal education, this episode is a must-listen!

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/gZSc5Txn) and Android (https://lnkd.in/geTWVxK4) 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 Roles that Make Us Great: Instrument Coordinators

Are missing instruments causing chaos in your SPD? Are your count sheets looking more like a game of “Where’s Waldo?” rather than an organized surgical tray? This week’s episode is dedicated to the unsung heroes of our Sterile Processing departments — Instrument Coordinators! Join hosts Hank Balch and Bobby Parker as they discuss the pivotal responsibilities that make Instrument Coordinators indispensable in maintaining the safety and integrity of our surgical instruments. From purchasing and repairs to loaners and tray configuration, learn how these inventory optimization masters standardize trays, empower technicians, and curb OR frustration through their dedication and instrumentation expertise. If you’ve ever wondered about the masterminds behind instrument trays, this episode is a must-listen!

Season 23 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 #InstrumentCoordinators

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Hank Balch

Weapon of Mass Microbial Destruction

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