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

7 Habits of Highly Effective Sterile Processing Departments

November 23, 2023

In this CE-approved episode of Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch identifies the key habits and commitments that set highly effective Sterile Processing departments apart from average ones: “As with all habits, these behaviors and commitments did not mature overnight, and some were years in the making. Even so, implementing and encouraging these seven habits among your team can and will change the qualitative direction of your department regardless of…”

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Confident Certification™ Ep. 13 – Finding the Confidence Within: Tips for Being Your Own Motivator

November 21, 2023

On this week’s episode of Confident Certification™ Sarah B. Cruz and Bobby Parker discuss what it really means to “be your own biggest fan” on the journey toward certification. They talk about celebrating small wins and milestones, finding motivation in purpose, and leaning into a growth mindset when faced with failures or imposter syndrome. Sarah and Bobby explore how self-belief ties into being a fan of yourself while also emphasizing that confidence shouldn’t slip into obsessive self-focus or hyper-optimism that ignores constructive feedback. The episode finishes with tangible tips for staying motivated on the heels of setbacks, including visual reminders, mantras, and exercises to highlight accomplishments. Tune in for an uplifting episode focused on building confidence through conscious, purposeful support of yourself!

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.

All Things Considered: The Big Picture of SPD Consumables

November 20, 2023

Join us this week as we wrap up Season 22 “All ‘Bout Consumables” with guest Robby Miller, Manager of Sterile Processing at Dignity Health’s St. Joseph’s Hospital, sharing his strategies for managing consumables at a high level. Robby shares tips on stewarding department resources through education, the place of consumables in process improvement, and leveraging vendor relationships to drive efficiency. We discuss considerations for implementing new products like trial periods and staff feedback, and Robby provides perspective on creating open communication channels so technicians feel comfortable surfacing product quality issues. Don’t miss this insightful conversation about optimizing budgets, workflows, and staff engagement around consumables as you work to advance your department’s operational excellence!

On behalf of our entire team at Beyond Clean, and our wonderful guests for this season, we want to thank you for listening, and hope you enjoyed the series!

Season 22 of Beyond Clean released 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 for access to this quiz and over 350 other free CE credits.

Confident Certification™ Ep. 12 – Who Has Your Back?: The Power of Motivation & Community

November 14, 2023

Who’s got your back on the road to certification? Why does it matter? On this week’s edition of Confident Certification™, host Sarah B. Cruz talks about the importance of finding a supportive community when pursuing your certification goals. Tune in to hear key tips on how to build your network, connect with fellow Sterile Processing professionals in the same season of study, and find the right spaces to be supported on your certification journey. You’ll walk away feeling motivated and ready to tackle studying with confidence.

Still Sticking Around: Thinking Through Residual Protein

November 13, 2023

Join us this week on Beyond Clean as we chat with Rory Burke, Lead Medical Supply Technician and member of the Beyond Clean Advisory Group, about consumables such as protein residue testing tools in Sterile Processing. On this episode, we discuss the differences between ATP and protein methods, workflow considerations, guidelines and standards around testing, and best practices for investigating failures. Rory provides perspective from the front lines on why protein testing adds value in monitoring cleaning effectiveness and how see it fitting into the broader goal of #FightingDirty. Don’t miss this insightful conversation about optimizing quality and safety through cleaning verification testing!

Season 22 of Beyond Clean is releasing 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 for access to this quiz and over 350 other free CE credits.

5 Reasons Why the Great Resignation Could Be Great for Your Sterile Processing Career

November 9, 2023

In this CE-approved episode of Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch discusses the career advancement opportunities the “Great Resignation” presented for Sterile Processing professionals: — “If you are willing to stick with your current employer through this season of employment upheaval, you position yourself very powerfully to be strongly considered for that next step up the department career ladder. Job descriptions and role requirements that were written in the previous job market, with a heavy emphasis on certain credentials and many years of experience, are now…”