The Price is (Not Always) Right: PPE Purchasing for SPD

Let’s get down to business! What would it look like if the person responsible for purchasing your PPE knew firsthand how vital these supplies are to protecting Sterile Processing staff? 

Season 20 of the Beyond Clean podcast, “Armed & (Compliantly) Dangerous,” is all about personal protective equipment (PPE), and in this episode, Matthew Frederick, Perioperative Business Manager AND Sterile Processing Manager in Kentucky walks us behind the scenes of purchasing PPE. In a post-pandemic world, supply chain is at the center of an ever-changing landscape, and getting the right price for the right equipment is Matthew’s area of expertise.  Using data, knowledge of the business side of healthcare, and frontline sterile processing experience, his organization is able to do right by both technicians, and the budget. 

So “come on down” as this week we dive into Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs), backorders, and the delicate balancing act for facilities between quality and making sure “The Price is Right.” In a world that tries to stretch a dollar out of fifteen cents this is an episode that pulls back the business curtain and may even shine a spotlight on new career options for sterile processing team members.  

Season 20 of Beyond Clean released under the 1 Episode = 1 CE delivery model, so once you finish this interview, you can get your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week.

For access to this CE quiz and over 350 other free CE credit, visit our CE Credit Hub at beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub   

A Step Above the Rest: Confronting Shoe Contamination

As the expression goes; “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” But how do we make sure those steps are taken with shoes that are comfortable, clean, and above all, compliant? Should your sterile processing shoes be department dedicated, covered around the clock, or even sterilized? 

Season 20 of the Beyond Clean podcast, “Armed & (Compliantly) Dangerous,” is all about personal protective equipment (PPE), and in this episode Kenneth Campbell, Director of Sterile Processing at Berkshire Medical Center, shows what it means to go above and beyond for technician and patient safety. 

Using his years of experience in the field and his ability to talk data with the C-suite, Kenneth drove a quality improvement project that reduced cross contamination and improved employee satisfaction. We discuss how he addressed an industry gap around shoes in decontamination in a way that lasts much longer than a wet shoe cover. It’s a conversation that speaks to international best practices and may be that piece you need to be a step above the rest. 

Season 20 of Beyond Clean released under the 1 Episode = 1 CE delivery model, so once you finish this interview, you can get your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week.    

For access to this CE quiz and over 350 other free CE credit, visit our CE Credit Hub at beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub  

Where Do They Go From Here? | 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, “Where Do They Go From Here?”. To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and Linkedin, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean mailing list by visiting: https://educate.beyondclean.net/cleanfreaks or text BEYONDCLEAN to 22828

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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The Future of Sterilization, Here Today

With another new FDA clearance, the SteriCUBE® multi-tray sterilization container is continuing to blaze a trail of efficiency and safety in Sterile Processing departments and Operating Rooms across the United States. Joining us for this week’s Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™ is Michele Mauzerall, CEO and Managing Partner at PMBS, LLC and Progressive Sterilization, LLC, and Jeff Berger, VP Engineering & Quality at SteriCUBE® to discuss their most recent FDA news along with how this unique sterilization solution is impacting frontline clinicians just like you. Tune in to hear about the innovative pressure tests performed on the SteriCUBE® to give users confidence in the integrity of the container, and find out more about their placement program which eliminates the need for capital approval to begin taking advantage of the SteriCUBE® today. There’s a lot going on in the world of SPD efficiency and safety, so make sure you catch this important update right here on Beyond Clean!

You can find out more about SteriCUBE® on their website at: thestericube.com, phone: 833-411-CUBE, and email: info@thestericube.com

Or subscribe to their social media channels on:

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PS – Don’t miss the downloadable bonus content featuring a Whitepaper on the SteriCUBE® developed by the team from the Hospital for Specialty Surgery

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Candida Auris Awareness Part 1 – Overview | Transmission Control Newsflash

Welcome to another three-part installment of the Transmission Control Newsflash! In the first part of this miniseries Justin and Larry start the conversation on Candida Auris, a deadly fungus that might be spreading due to issues with medical device reprocessing.

Want to see more? Check out our LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/transmissioncontrol/

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All Hands on Decon: Our Glorious Gloves

The gauntlet has officially been thrown down! In the hands-on field of sterile processing, it’s gloves on for the fight against pathogens, punctures, and potential safety hazards.    Season 20 of the Beyond Clean podcast, “Armed & (Compliantly) Dangerous,” is all about personal protective equipment (PPE), and in this episode Randalyn Walters, Clinical Education Manager for Belimed, steps in the ring to lay out what you need to know about gloves. Join us as we take on both sides of one of the most hotly debated topics in sterile processing and outline the OSHA guidelines for keeping you and your team safe. Randalyn shares her experience as both a sterile processing leader and a frontline technician in addressing skin irritation from gloves, proper donning and doffing practices, and the dealing with the dreaded waterlogged gloves. It’s a can’t miss episode on this season of Beyond Clean.    Season 20 of Beyond Clean released under the 1 Episode = 1 CE delivery model, so once you finish this interview, you can get your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week.       For access to this CE quiz and over 350 other free CE credit, visit our CE Credit Hub at beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub