Data in the Day-to-Day: Finding Real Success Where & When it Counts

Join us in this episode 8 of Season 21 on Beyond Clean, as we chat about the concept of “proactive quality assurance” in Sterile Processing with Bobby Parker, VP of Clinical Services at Beyond Clean. Should you wait to find errors AFTER that make it all the way to the OR to be found by nurses, surgical techs, and surgeons? Or is there a better way to capture data and improve the process proactively? What is the role of a Quality Assurance Technician in SPD? We tackle all these questions and more in this season wrap up interview with Bobby Parker. Hope you can join us!

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The SPD Mind Map: Seeing the Data All Around You

Join us on this week’s CE approved episode of Beyond Clean as we embark on a one-of-a-kind conversation with Osama Alsadawi, BSHA, AMST, CRCST, CIS, CHL, CER, Assistant Chief of Sterile Processing Services, and self-professed data nerd. Delving into his personal journey and experience with Sterile Processing training, Osama introduces us to the interesting concept of “mind mapping.” How can this visual tool can be a game-changer in the Sterile Processing space? What can it do for your onboarding, training, and competency development?  From the inception to implementation, and addressing potential challenges, discover the transformative power of mind mapping to take your SPD team to the next level. As we look to the future of Sterile Processing, Osama shares his vision of how mind mapping can fill gaps in how we think, plan, and push forward as an industry. Dive in to this interview and free your mind! 

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‘I Click What?’ A How-To on Training High-Tech Techs

Our industry is increasingly becoming a high tech space. But are our technicians and training keeping up? In this week’s episode of Beyond Clean, we’re joined by Amanda Wilcox, CSPDT, the powerhouse Education Coordinator for Sterile Processing at UH Hospitals. Amanda takes us deep into the world of instrument tracking systems, sharing her wisdom on its significance in Sterile Processing and the common challenges technicians face regarding onboarding and training. With a wealth of experience under her belt, she unveils strategies for effective training, measures of training program success, and best practices to ensure technician competence regarding these systems. Listen in as Amanda tackles the common pitfalls during system implementation and offers actionable advice for departments grappling with or considering this technology.   Season 21 of Beyond Clean is released under the 1 Episode = 1 CE delivery model. Dive deep into the episode and bag your 1 CE credit by acing the short quiz linked below each week.    For a treasure trove of this and over 350 other free CE credits, head over to our CE Credit Hub at beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub

Technicians, Quantified: The Data of Sterile Processing Staffing

Join us this week on Beyond Clean as Jason Minutillo, Regional Director of Quality for HLD and Sterilization at UC Health, takes us on a tour into the intricate data ecosystem of Sterile Processing staffing. From unraveling crucial keywords like FTEs to detailing the nuances between productive and non-productive hours, Jason provides insights that will help you take a fresh look at your department’s staffing strategies. Learn how strategic data plays a pivotal role in everything from recruiting to  handling PTO requests without hampering department efficiency. As we explore valuable lessons from Jason’s experiences, we also speak to the future of data analytics in Sterile Processing and its transformative impact on staffing approaches.

Season 21 of Beyond Clean is released under the 1 Episode = 1 CE delivery model. After tuning in, secure your 1 CE credit by taking the short quiz linked below each episode. For access to 350+ other free CE credits, check out our CE Credit Hub at beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub.

Gastroscope Safety Signals Part 3 – Recommendations | Transmission Control Newsflash

Welcome to the new Transmission Control Newsflash on Beyond Clean! This miniseries will provide brief updates form the world of infection prevention to our Beyond Clean audience from the hosts of the Transmission Control podcast, Justin Poulin and Dr. Lawrence Muscarella! This video is a recap on the topic that wraps everything up and gives you advice on how to handle this potential issue in the future…

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Dr. Data’s First Case: The Metrics of Excellently Managing Vendor Trays

In this episode 4 of Season 21 of Beyond Clean, we’re joined by the reprocessing tag-team of Tracy Raymond and Jen Barnickel from Vested Medical, to unravel the nuances of vendor-owned inventory management in the Sterile Processing space. The duo highlights the significance of syncing vendor inventory management with broader Sterile Processing objectives and discusses the pivotal metrics every member of the surgical workflow should have to stay informed.

In our conversations, they shed light on optimizing OR and SPD scheduling, bridging communication gaps with vendors, and navigating the bottlenecks in the system. What role does quality management play regarding vendor trays?  What kinds of key performance indicators and benchmarks should you be aware of? Tune in to find out!

Season 21 of Beyond Clean is released under the 1 Episode = 1 CE delivery model. After listening, earn your 1 CE credit by passing the short quiz linked below each episode.

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