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

Wheelie Important: Case Cart Casters in SPD

Are your case carts rolling smoothly, or are stubborn cart wheels grinding your workflows to a screeching halt? On this episode of Beyond Clean Season 25, Brayden Bennett, Regional Sales Manager at LogiQuip® & Beyond Clean Healthcare Storage ExpertTM, joins us to roll out insights into the unexpected ways case cart casters can make or break your department’s efficiency. From preventing staff injuries to ensuring smooth sailing from SPD to the OR and back again, Brayden is unveiling the complex role case cart casters play in your SPD’s workflows. Join the conversation as we explore why not all casters are created equal, learn how to choose the right ones for your facility’s unique needs, and uncover the surprising impact these little wheels can have on patient safety. Can your case cart wheels handle the daily grind in your SPD? Tune in now to find out!

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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Compatibility Testing: The Effects of UV Based Light on ENT Scopes | 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, “Compatibility Testing: The Effects of UV Based Light on ENT Scopes” with our UV Disinfection Expert™, Daan Hoek.

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. 45 Glass Half Full or Empty? Crafting a Winning Mindset for Your Certification Journey

Is your mindset holding you back or fueling your success? On this week’s episode of Confident Certification™, Sarah B. Cruz challenges common stereotypes about mindsets and explores how different thought patterns can work together to boost your certification success. Sarah breaks down popular mindset pairings – from growth vs. fixed to abundance vs. scarcity – and reveals how combining seemingly opposite approaches can create a powerful, personalized strategy for your exam journey. Whether you’re a “glass half full” or “glass half empty” kind of person, this episode is packed with insights to help you create a tailored mindset that works for you. So grab your headphones and turn up the volume – you might just surprise yourself with what you can achieve!

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

Armed to Fight Dirty: What You Need to Know about the Glorious Washer Arm

True or False: Washer arms can make or break your entire decontamination process? In this Season 25 premiere episode of Beyond Clean, “The Little Things that Make a Big Difference,” we’re joined by Randalyn Harreld, Clinical Education Manager at SteelcoBelimed, to uncover the critical (and often overlooked) role mechanical washer arms play in your SPD’s decontamination success. From the intricate parts that keep them spinning to nightmare stories of clogged nozzles and missing O-rings, Randalyn shines the spotlight on these tiny but mighty washer disinfector components. Are you confident your washer arms are performing at their peak? Tune in now and arm yourself with the expertise to keep your washers running smoothly — because when it comes to #FightingDirty, every little thing counts!

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

Coming Clean | 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, “Coming Clean” with our Healthcare Storage Expert™, Dustin Patterson.

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

The Evolution of Single-Use Endoscopy

The recent global pandemic placed an even greater spotlight on issues with reprocessing complex medical devices than ever before. On this week’s Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™ series, you’ll hear from Christian Escobar, Vice President of Marketing with Ambu® USA, as he discusses how the rapid evolution of single-use endoscopes is solving many of these challenges around infection prevention, procedure delays, rural access gaps, and staffing shortages across our industry. 

Tune in to learn how Ambu® is helping healthcare organizations just like yours standardize device availability and meet accountability metrics through innovative technology that is not only safe, but scalable. Discover how single-use endoscopy optimizes points of care, simplifies logistics and compliance, and empowers staff productivity. 

For more information visit singleuseendoscopy.com or ambuusa.com, and follow Ambu® on LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/company/ambu-usa/).

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Hank Balch

Weapon of Mass Microbial Destruction

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