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

Can My Detergent Kill Germs? | 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, “Can My Detergent Kill Germs?”. 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

Articles-On-The-Go: Double-Stacking In Your Washers Could Kill Someone: No More Excuses

In this episode of Articles-On-The-Go, Hank looks at the practice of double-stacking trays inside the automated washer and dangers associated with this practice.

“At the end of the day, this is not just about compliant processes. Ignoring the basic science of cleaning, turning a blind eye to nationally recognized industry recommendations, and shrugging off manufacturer instructions for use is not an option that’s available to you as a Sterile Processing professional — just to keep the surgeries churning in your operating room suites.”

#sterileprocessing #wefightdirty #followifus #donotstack

Ready, Set, Lead: Managing Leadership Transitions on your Sterile Processing Team

Managers come, managers go. Does your Sterile Processing team maintain your momentum through these leadership transitions, or are you left reeling with unfinished projects, unenforced policy changes, and broken accountability? On this final episode 8 of Beyond Clean season 13, we sit down with Michael Compton, CRCST, CHL, Sterile Processing leader at Intermountain Healthcare and experienced interim manager and director to discuss the challenges and opportunities around that critical transition period when new leaders step in and old leaders step out. Tune in to hear Michael’s insights on strategy, collaboration, and change management during this down-to-earth conversation. No matter your SPD role, you WILL experience a leadership transition during your career — make sure you’re prepared to make the best out of it. We hope you can join us!

  Season 13 of Beyond Clean released under the 1 Episode = 1 CE delivery model, so once you finish this interview, you can get your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week.    For access to this CE quiz and over 220 other free CE credits, visit our CE Credit Hub: http://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub 

#BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #Podcast #CE

Can I Validate Just One of My Autoclaves? | 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, “Can I Validate Just One of My Autoclaves?”. 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

Articles-On-The-Go: Are Bigger Hospitals Safer? Not When it Comes to Surgical Instrument Reprocessing

Are bigger hospitals safer than smaller hospitals when it comes to surgical instrument reprocessing?  The answer may surprise you…

On this episode of Articles-On-The-Go, Hank examine this question and gives some insight into the industry as a whole.

“I would say that it is a shame how little patients actually know about the surgical instrument quality issues they may be walking into for their surgeries. But it’s more than a shame. It’s a damn shame, and there is nothing truly informed about their consent when patients don’t know they may go under rusty knives and dirty scopes.”

#sterileprocessing #wefightdirty #instrumentcleaning #patientsafety

Know Thy Product: Why Vendor Education is Critical for SPD Best Practice

You would assume if someone called you or showed up at your department door with a product for you to buy, they’d have a good idea about what Sterile Processing entails, right? ….right? Do vendors in our industry have their own orientation and onboarding like we do? On this episode 7 of Beyond Clean season 13, we sit down with Brett Norton, VP of Operations at Beyond Clean and long-time Sterile Processing vendor to discuss the importance of vendor education in our industry. Tune in to hear Brett’s insights on the value YOU can provide to vendors by sharing your own experiences and some tips on getting a hold of the right people when you need product-related questions answered. Grab your favorite sales rep and join this week’s conversation!

  Season 13 of Beyond Clean is releasing under the 1 Episode = 1 CE delivery model, so once you finish this interview, you can get your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week.    For access to this CE quiz and over 200 other free CE credits, visit our CE Credit Hub: http://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub   

#BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #Podcast #CE

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Hank Balch

Weapon of Mass Microbial Destruction

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