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.
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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?
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Lights, Camera, Recognition: Telling the Sterile Processing Story
with Aaron & Christian Ankrum
Real Talk: Proactive vs. Reactive Instrument Set Quality
On this week's episode, Bob touches on the valuable improvements that can be made to instrument sets in a proactive manner rather than a reactive one and stresses the importance of for every department in the hospital. Have a question for Bob? Email...
GI-Scope: US, EU, and the Battle for Safer Endoscopes
with featured guest Nick Bromiley
From Chaos to Consistency: Simple Solutions for Vendor Management
A vendor spotlight with featured guests Chris Steward & Jeff Wertz
60-Second Growth Spurt: Leading Through A Crisis
By nature of working in healthcare, experiencing a crisis in some form is inevitable. When you're called to lead, there are a few things to consider. Join Lindsay for today's to learn about ways you can communicate through times of crisis and...
The Time of Your (Shelf) Life: Event Related & Time Related Sterile Storage
with guests featured Jennifer Benolken & Malinda Elammari
Anatomy of an IFU: What it all really means
Vendor Spotlight with ONE TRAY/IST
Fighting Dirty: Don't Let Surgical Site Infection Data Silence Your Sterile Processing Needs
How do you respond to hospital administrators or surgical leaders who brush aside your Sterile Processing requests or recommendations because your facility has "low surgical site infection (SSI) rates"? Is this a helpful measurement when department...
Articles On-The-Go: "I Scored What!?" - Pay For Performance, Surprises, and the Reasons Why They Shouldn't Mix
On this episode of Articles On-The-Go, tune in for leadership insights on handling annual reviews in your Sterile Processing department: "As with everything else you do as a leader, you are always teaching with your actions. You are either teaching...
Viruses and the Technicians Who Kill Them
with featured guest Wava Trustcott, PhD
Sterile Storage Wars: Winning the Battle for Space in Sterile Processing
A Vendor Spotlight with Hänel Storage Systems
Real Talk: Sterile Processing Impact on Infections
On this week's episode, Bob discusses Sterile Processing professionals' impact on infections. Bob hops on his favorite soapbox to discuss how important it is that Sterile Processing departments have the resources they need and gives a call to action...
Articles On-The-Go: Sterile Processing Travelers - Your Mini-Guide to Contract Agency Staffing in Your SPD
On this episode of Articles On-The-Go, tune in for a game plan for excelling as an SPD Traveler AND a department who hires them: "When a new traveler arrives to begin a contract at your facility, don't forget these folks are not robots. They may be...
ANSI/AAMI ST58:2013 | Chemical Sterilization & HLD
with Janet Prust
60-Second Growth Spurt: Presenting without speaking
Did you know that you don't have to be a "speaker" to present valuable information? Join Lindsay for today's to learn about simple ways you can communicate process improvements and department successes without having to speak in front of an audience....
Articles On-The-Go: Become a Triple-Threat Sterile Processing Leader - What Your Teams Need and Your Bosses Want
On this episode of Articles On-The-Go, tune in to learn about what a "triple-threat" Sterile Processing leader looks like and how to develop these important skills for your future: "Some of the best front-line technicians I've ever known excelled...
The Goal is Zero: An IUSS Success Story
with Jason Pacino, CRCST
Fighting Dirty: Don't Rush the Brush - Patients Deserve Every Second of Safety
How many of you have ever read a brushing IFU for one of your instruments and wondered to yourself, "Who spends 60 seconds actually doing nothing by brushing the distal tip of this device?" Out of all the steps that could be skipped or short-circuited...
Articles On-The-Go: Winning the OR Culture Wars - Sterile Processing & Surgeons… How You Can Spread the Love
On this episode of Articles On-The-Go, tune in for ideas on how to win over your surgeons to become advocates for your Sterile Processing team: "There are few better ways to set off a stressed out surgeon than to consistently fail him or her in the...
All Together Now: Sterile Processing Centralization
with Lori Ferrer, BS, CST, CRCST
Real Talk: On Turning to Social Media for Answers
On this week's episode, Bob dives into the topic of finding answers (right or wrong) through social media groups. What are the critical things to consider when crowdsourcing information that you need to do your job? Tune in for more clinical education...
Articles On-The-Go: Forget Surviving - How to Thrive During Your Next Joint Commission SPD Survey
On this episode of Articles On-The-Go, tune in for encouragement about knocking your next accreditation survey out of the park: "Every Sterile Processing department has a story. As a Sterile Processing leader it's up to you to teach this story to your...
Joel Schafer: Autoclave Testing & Validation - The Science of Sterile
As the backbone of most Sterile Processing workflows around the globe, steam sterilization is a massively important topic. And yet there are still pervasive misunderstandings across the industry regarding how and why our autoclaves should be tested,...
60-Second Growth Spurt: Easing Stress
Laughter is the best medicine and brings with it a host of business benefits that can benefit your staff and your department. Join Lindsay for today's to learn about simple ways you can ease the stress that comes with performing critical, life-saving...