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

An Autoclave’s MVP: Honoring the Sterilizer Door Gasket

Are your sterilizer door gaskets maintaining a fortress of sterility or leaving your SPD vulnerable to a steam-powered disaster? On this episode of Beyond Clean Season 25, “The Little Things that Make a Big Difference,” David Jagrosse, President of David Jagrosse Consulting, is taking us beyond the sterilizer door to explore the pressure-packed world of sterilizer door gaskets. From preventing hazardous steam leaks to ensuring effective sterilization cycles, David seals the deal on why these rubber rings are the true MVPs (Most Valuable Protectors) of your department’s sterilization workflows. Join us and together we’ll explore proper maintenance techniques, dive into the importance of leak tests, and discover why you should never ignore sounds coming from your department’s autoclave. Is your sterilizer’s first line of defense holding strong? Tune in today to ensure your SPD’s sterilization success doesn’t slip through the cracks!

Season 25 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 below each week. Visit our CE Credit Hub at beyondcleanmedia.com/ce-credit-hub to access this quiz and over 350 other free CE credits. 

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Precleaning: When Every Second Matters | 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, “Precleaning: When Every Second Matters” with our Flexible Endoscope Expert™, Michael Matthews.

To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean mailing list by visiting: http://www.beyondcleanmedia.com

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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Confident Certification™ Ep. 47 Passion & Perspective: Unlocking Your Sterile Processing Career Potential

Is your next certification just another box to check, or a stepping stone to a fulfilling career in Sterile Processing? This week on Confident Certification™, host Sarah B. Cruz is joined by professional growth enthusiast, Lindsay Brown, to explore the powerful difference between a job mentality and a career mindset. From finding your ‘why’ to balancing your short-term goals with long-term aspirations, Sarah and Linds share their passion for professional development to help you cultivate a mindset that fuels both your certification prep and your career growth. If you’re just starting your certification journey or are looking to reignite your passion in the industry, this episode is packed with strategies and real-world insights to help you approach your studies (and your career) with renewed purpose and energy. Tune in now and discover how shifting your perspective could be the key to unlocking your full potential!

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

A Little Spray Goes a Long Way: Surgical Instrument Lubrication

Hey #CleanFreaks, put your knowledge to the test! — A few sprays of instrument lubricant can _________ the life of your surgical instruments. On this week’s episode of Beyond Clean Season 25, we’re sitting down with Yerson Pedraza, Sterile Processing Advisor with NOVA Sterile Innovation Group, to talk about the critical step in our reprocessing workflows that helps keep our surgical instruments running smoothly–instrument lubrication. From enhancing an instrument’s performance to preventing wear and tear, Yerson shares how this simple step can be a game-changer for your surgical instruments’ longevity. He’ll also dive into lubrication best practices, tips for navigating IFUs, and helpful hints for proper documentation. Tune in today and discover how this small step can have a huge impact on your SPD’s success – because in Sterile Processing, it’s the little things that make a big difference!

Season 25 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 below each week. Visit our CE Credit Hub at beyondcleanmedia.com/ce-credit-hub to access this quiz and over 350 other free CE credits. 

#BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #WeFightDirty

Time Is Valuable | 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, “Time is Valuable” with our Multi-Tray Sterilization Expert™, Kelly Truppo.

To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean mailing list by visiting: http://www.beyondcleanmedia.com

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!

#BeyondClean #ExpertSeries #Podcast

Confident Certification™ Ep. 46 Practice Makes Perfect: Boosting Your Exam Confidence with Practice Tests

Are you ready to put your Sterile Processing knowledge to the test? Tune in to this week’s episode of Confident Certification™, as host Sarah B. Cruz explores the power of practice tests and how they can transform your exam prep experience. From boosting your confidence to identifying knowledge gaps, Sarah breaks down the benefits of incorporating practice tests throughout your study journey. She’ll tackle the challenges of finding quality resources in the sea of online materials, helping you spot accurate, up-to-date content that aligns with your certification goals. If your certification exam is just around the corner or you’re just starting to hit the books, this episode is packed with insights to help you make the most of your next practice test! Tune in today!

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

 

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Hank Balch

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