Beyond Clean
Episodes
Planet Assembly – Don’t Fear the Repair: Empowering SPD Assembly to Act Early
What does your repair bin say about your department’s inspection process? This week, we sit down with Joseph Martin, Sterile Processing Manager at UCHealth, to talk about building a culture of repair in assembly. With over a decade of SPD experience as a technician, educator, and leader, Joseph shares how shifting repair from reaction to prevention—and giving techs the “why” behind inspection—can turn repair bins into tools for accountability, growth, and patient safety. From education that motivates to vendor partnerships that build trust, Joseph explains how teams can catch damage early, protect trays, and keep patients safe. Let this episode be your reminder: don’t fear the repair—embrace it, own it, and keep #FightingDirty one instrument at a time!
Season 29 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 here: https://www.flexiquiz.com/SC/N/episode29-08
Visit our CE Credit Hub at https://www.beyondcleanmedia.com/ce-credit-hub to access this quiz and over 350 other free CE credits.
#BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #Podcast #Season29 #PlanetAssembly #InstrumentRepair #RepairBin #Accountability #InstrumentInspection
Beyond Clean Canada – Confidence, Certification, & the Future of SPD
What do confidence, certification, and career growth have in common? According to Sarah B. Cruz, just about everything! On this episode of Beyond Clean Canada, she joins Stacey and Barry for a conversation that’s all about leadership, growth, and the future of the profession. As founder of PreceptCo, Sarah shares her journey from frontline tech to national advocate, her experience serving on the HSPA Board, and her passion behind the 52-part Confident Certification™ education series with Beyond Clean. Whether you’re working toward certification or mentoring the next generation, this episode delivers bold ideas, practical motivation, and a clear vision for the future—plus the power of finding your voice in SPD.
🎓 Ready to dive deeper? Check out the full Confident Certification™ series today: https://www.beyondcleanmedia.com/confidentcertification
A special shout-out to Solventum for sponsoring Season 2 of the Beyond Clean Canada Podcast! Make sure to follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook so you’re always in the loop for every episode!
#BeyondCleanCanada #MDR #SterileProcessing #Mentoring #Leadership #Growth #ConfidentCertification
Planet Assembly – What You Can’t See CAN Hurt You: Inside the Lumens 2.0 Study
What happens when you take a closer look inside your lumened instruments? According to the Unseen Threats: Lumens 2.0 study, every instrument told the same story: 100% contamination. On this episode of Beyond Clean, study co-author Brandon Gantt reveals what his team found hiding inside devices once believed to be clean. Rust, residues, and debris told a different story—raising big questions about whether current cleaning practices are enough and what changes are critical for safer reprocessing. From assembly workflows to future safety standards, Brandon explains why this study is a wake-up call for every SPD and why the push for borescope adoption matters now more than ever. Tune in today!
Season 29 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 here: https://www.flexiquiz.com/SC/N/episode29-07
Visit our CE Credit Hub at https://www.beyondcleanmedia.com/ce-credit-hub to access this quiz and over 350 other free CE credits.
#BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #Podcast #Season29 #PlanetAssembly #Lumens #Borescopes #Contamination #InstrumentCleaning
Beyond Clean Canada: Steam, Pipes, & Patient Safety: Water Quality Explained
Water, water everywhere—but is it safe for sterilization? In this episode of Beyond Clean Canada, we’re joined by water-quality expert Jeffrey Paquet, President and CEO of VERDA™ Water Quality Systems, to reveal what’s hiding in your SPD’s pipes, what it means for patient safety, and how new standards are changing the way facilities think about water. From the basics of Utility and Critical Water to hidden risks in steam sterilization systems, we’re covering the chemistry, the consequences, and the compliance challenges that come with managing water in MDR. Plus, learn how ST108 is shaping best practices, how to spot red flags in your facility, and why every drop really does matter. Tune in today!
Looking for more water quality insights from Jeffrey Paquet? Check out his Beyond Clean Water Quality Expert Series™ today: https://www.beyondcleanmedia.com/water-quality-expert
A special shout-out to Solventum for sponsoring Season 2 of the Beyond Clean Canada Podcast! Make sure to follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook so you’re always in the loop for every episode!
#BeyondCleanCanada #MDR #SterileProcessing #WaterQuality #ST108 #CriticalWater #Steam #WaterQualityExpert
Planet Assembly – Tunes in the Trenches: Is Music An Essential Part of SPD Assembly?
Earbuds, the radio, or silence on the floor—every SPD has its own beat. What’s yours? On this episode of Beyond Clean’s Planet Assembly, we’re joined by SPD veterans Elizabeth Bell and Tracy Raymond for a friendly but passionate debate over one of the most talked-about topics in our industry: music in assembly! This duo shares how their contrasting approaches to music have shaped team culture, impacted quality outcomes, and sparked some surprising insights along the way. From boosting productivity to building team morale, they explore how departments can find success with very different workplace rhythms. Whether you’re team “turn it up” or team “turn it off,” this conversation will have you rethinking the soundtrack of your SPD!
Season 29 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 here: https://www.flexiquiz.com/SC/N/episode29-06
Visit our CE Credit Hub at https://www.beyondcleanmedia.com/ce-credit-hub to access this quiz and over 350 other free CE credits.
#BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #Podcast #Season29 #PlanetAssembly #Music #Earbuds #SoundtrackOfYourSPD #Productivity
Beyond Clean Canada: Sealing the Standard: Containers, Compliance & What Comes Next
Welcome back, #CanadianCleanFreaks! We’re kicking off Season 2 with a deep dive into rigid containers—and the standards that keep contamination out and surgical trays in play. In this episode of Beyond Clean Canada, we’re joined by Derek McLennan from Trudell Healthcare Solutions to unpack the realities of container use across the country. From sustainability debates around the Instrument Pod to smart repair workarounds like the Blue Box Program, Derek shares practical insight on how to keep your sets safe, sterile, and in rotation. He also drops tips on maintenance musts, red flags to watch for, and why strong vendor partnerships are key to long-term success. Tune in, #MDRFanatics—this one’s all about collaboration, compliance, and sealing the standard.
A special shout-out to Solventum for sponsoring Season 2 of the Beyond Clean Canada Podcast! Make sure to follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook so you’re always in the loop for every episode!
#BeyondCleanCanada #MDR #SterileProcessing #RigidContainers #Compliance #Education #Podcast #Solventum
