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

Glad You Asked: Q&A with an Infection Control Practitioner on the ONE TRAY

July 21, 2023

What is the shelf life of a ONE TRAY® container? Why is everyone so confused about things like load documentation, cycle times, and water? Joining us on this week’s Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™ series is Melissa McVaugh, Infection Preventionist at Standardized Sterilization Concepts (SSC), to talk about the most common questions users encounter in the field during onboarding the device, training new staff, and passing accreditation surveys. In this episode, Melissa clears up some of the misunderstandings out there regarding current guidelines and important terms that every reprocessing professional should know.

Whether you’re thinking through cycle times, expiry dating, or anything else in between, this interview will help equip you with frontline experience and successful survey conversations so that you can educate your SPD, OR, vendor, and survey teams with confidence. 

For any queries or additional information, reach out to ONE TRAY®/IST at info@onetray.com or call them at 937-619-0138. Don’t forget to follow the ONE TRAY® IFU for use. Also, stay connected on LinkedIn and Facebook for updates!

Also, feel free to contact Barbara Ann Harmer, Vice President of Clinical Services at ONE TRAY®/IST, who was a surveyor for 25 years and can answer your clinical questions or help with answering questions on AAMI ST79, policies and procedures and surveying techniques. She can be reached at bharmer@onetray.com.

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A Resume that Counts: Quality Data to Make You Stand Out

July 17, 2023

Join us in this episode 3 of Season 21 on Beyond Clean as we focus in on “technician-specific” instrument data that will make your resume *POP* with industry expert Seamus Johnson, innovation leader at Censis Technologies. Discover the possibilities of capturing technician-specific data and how it can be leveraged by technicians and department leaders in resumes and job interviews, showcasing their skills and expertise. Tune in to explore the key data points and metrics in surgical instrument tracking that professionals should be aware of and learn how to effectively discuss and visualize them in your resume. Don’t miss this important conversation on the future of personalized SPD data for career growth.

Season 21 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 beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub for access to this quiz and over 350 other free CE credits.

Gastroscope Safety Signals Part 2- Analysis | Transmission Control Newsflash

July 12, 2023

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 expands on the topic and gives insight into what the potential risks are…

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

#infectionprevention #TransmissionControl

The Big Flex: Flexible Scope Data You Need to Know

July 10, 2023

Join us in this episode 2 of Season 21 on Beyond Clean, as we dive deep into the data-driven world of flexible endoscope management with Jake McHugh, Process Improvement Auditor at Agiliti. We explore the evolving landscape of endoscope repair and how data has revolutionized decision-making and maintenance processes. Jake delves into the common challenges in endoscope repair and weighs in on how data can be leveraged to tackle them. We examine the role vendors play in delivering data-driven solutions and the impact of emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, on the field. Finally, Jake shares inspiring success stories of facilities utilizing data effectively and offers a visionary glimpse into the future of endoscope repair. Do. Not. Miss. It!

Season 20 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 beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub for access to this quiz and over 350 other free CE credits.

Behind the Software: How Our Tracking Systems are Made

July 3, 2023

In this season premiere episode of Beyond Clean Season 21 “SPD Data that Delivers”, we welcome Lexie Hagel, VP of Operations at Surgio Health, to unravel the complex world of surgical instrument tracking systems from the inside. Lexie guides us from the initial stages of software ideation to implementation, explaining the trials and triumphs of software development along the way. She shares how instrument tracking companies try to strike the right balance between customization and standardization to cater to diverse customer needs, all while ensuring data privacy and accessibility. This interview will help you understand the challenges inherent to these technologies, learn about some of the “whys” behind data-driven solutions, and explore future trends in Sterile Processing instrument tracking. This insider’s tour is not just about how tracking systems are made but also about how they’re continuously improving to redefine our industry! We hope you enjoy!   Season 21 of Beyond Clean continues to deliver under the 1 Episode = 1 CE model. Immediately after listening, you can secure your 1 CE credit by passing the short quiz linked below each episode.    Visit our CE Credit Hub at beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub for access to this quiz and over 350 other free CE credits.

Instructions for Use | Expert Series On-The-Go

July 1, 2023

On this week’s edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, “Instructions for Use”. 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!

#SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #ExpertSeries #Podcast

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Hank Balch

Weapon of Mass Microbial Destruction

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