In this CE-approved episode of Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch shares five keys to making the most of your 15 minutes of relaxation for yourself and your team: “Believe it or not, one of the most common frustrations and sources of conflict around the sterile processing break room has to do with fridge management. There are countless horror stories out there about stolen lunches, rotting produce, exploding Cokes in the freezer, lack of available…” To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE-approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondcleanmedia.com/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

This week on Confident Certification™, host Sarah B. Cruz teams up with SP education enthusiasts, Chanté Brown, Harry Mullen, and Bobby Parker, to discuss the value of investing in formal training to reach your certification goals. We’re going beyond the textbook to give you the inside scoop on curriculums, study tips, and much more from industry experts who have established successful Sterile Processing education programs. If you’re considering enrolling in formal education, this episode is a must-listen! 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/gZSc5Txn) and Android (https://lnkd.in/geTWVxK4) 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.

In this CE-approved episode of Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch highlights how compromising quality standards even once in SPD can lead to a dangerous downward spiral that affects the culture of excellence in a department: "Every time the sun rises over your hospital, ambulatory surgery center, or endoscopy suite, that means you have a new day with a new opportunity to stop the line and protect your patients. This is true for department leaders as well as..." To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE-approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondcleanmedia.com/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

School’s in session this week on Confident Certification™! Host Sarah B. Cruz breaks down the pros and cons of investing in formal Sterile Processing programs. From resume-boosting and instructor mentorships to budget-busting costs and accredited programs, Sarah will give you the tools to pick the right program for you. Whether it’s classroom style, virtual, or self-paced courses, this episode will help you make the most out of your certification investment! 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.

Did you know that your entire Sterile Processing department can become certified by a global accreditation agency? On this brand new Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™ interview, tune in to hear how Yves Theodule, Sterile Processing Manager at Advocate Christ Medical, pursued DNV's Advanced Sterile Processing Certification for his team and brought newfound respect and continuous improvement to his award-winning department. Also, learn from DNV's own Jeremy Gibson-Roark about how the Advanced Sterile Processing Program Certification facilitates collaboration and internal alignment around safe patient care, preparing your SPD team for accreditation success no matter which agency you use. Ready to learn more? 👉 Download the (free!) SPD program requirements at: https://www.dnv.us/supplychain/healthcare/SterileProcessing.html 👉 Follow DNV Healthcare on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dnv/ 👉 Contact DNV through their website (https://www.dnv.com/) or email Jeremy at Jeremy.Gibson-Roark@dnv.com Enjoy the show and set your SPD team up for success in 2024 and beyond!

In this CE-approved Articles On-The Go episode, Hank Balch explains that even though cross-training Sterile Processing staff enables departments to cope with short-term staffing shortages, it can also lead to leadership voids that threaten long-term excellence and sustainability: "Although the critical instrumentation needed for next-day cases may be getting done with these additional hands on deck, there are other real, important tasks that are not getting addressed…” To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE-approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondcleanmedia.com/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

What fuels your Sterile Processing passion? Why is it important to YOU to be certified? On this week's episode of Confident Certification™, host Sarah B. Cruz cracks the motivation code behind our career ambitions through success planning. She explores the core elements of motivation -- mission, passion, values, vocation, and profession – to help us better understand the WHY behind our goals and career achievements. Tune in this week as Sarah encourages you to harness your WHY and crush those certification goals! 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/gDai7qQ6) and Android (https://lnkd.in/gQ63MpD2) 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.

In this CE-approved Articles On-The Go episode, Hank Balch identifies why it’s important for Sterile Processing technicians to take organized action to address workplace issues, instead of venting their frustrations on social media: "The big takeaway in all of this is simple: Don’t let social media activity be a replacement for the most powerful activity of all—you and your fellow technicians gathering together in your department and refusing to take no for an answer in your mission for..." To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE-approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondcleanmedia.com/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

Don’t just memorize, comprehend! On this week's episode of Confident Certification™, host Sarah B. Cruz explores the power of learning the "why" behind Sterile Processing concepts. Rather than just memorizing, comprehending the deeper meaning behind our roles is key to transforming how we prep, practice, and perform. Tune in as Sarah breaks down this critical concept with relatable examples that will help you take your skills to the next level. Get ready to move from mindless memorization to meaningful understanding! 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/gDai7qQ6) and Android (https://lnkd.in/gQ63MpD2) 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.

In this CE-approved Articles On-The Go episode, Hank Balch explains how department newsletters are a powerful tool for Sterile Processing managers to showcase their team's important contributions to patient safety and quality care: “Newsletters offer you a strategic opportunity to tell your story of quality and improvement on an ongoing basis to everybody who is anybody in your hospital..." To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE-approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondcleanmedia.com/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this week's episode of Confident Certification™, host Sarah B. Cruz is joined by industry expert Rick Schultz to explore tactics for building comprehension and uncovering the deeper meaning behind our Sterile Processing certifications. Tune in as we explore ways to tap into the fundamental WHY behind our critical roles in patient care and understand the importance of what we do and why we do it. In this episode, we’ll uncover: The Value of Coaching Impact of certifications on patient safety   Practical tips for studying effectively 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/gDai7qQ6) and Android (https://lnkd.in/gQ63MpD2) 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.

In this CE-approved Articles On-The Go episode, Hank Balch outlines the actionable steps SPDs should follow to prioritize technician safety in the decontamination area: “You don’t have to spend more than five minutes in a Sterile Processing decontamination area to realize it’s a dangerous space. The entire concept of standard precautions causes some technicians to daydream about what horrible disease might be clinging to this orthopedic broach or..." To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE-approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondcleanmedia.com/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this week's episode of Confident Certification™, hosts Sarah B. Cruz and Bobby Parker decode the unique differences between on-the-job training and off-the-clock education, and explore how you can use your everyday work experiences to strengthen your career prospects! In this episode, you’ll learn how to:  Compile a list of knowledge gaps to target Merge training and education to elevate your testing skills  Harness real-world scenarios to ace your certification exam Turn your daily tasks into certification success--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.

In this CE-approved Articles On-The Go episode, Hank Balch identifies how healthy competition and collaboration can work together to improve SPDs and the industry: "If you can’t get the job yourself, make sure you challenge the other applicants to be even better than you. If you want that big award for your team, use every competitive encouragement you can muster to drive your technicians to reach higher, dream bigger, and fight…” To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE-approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondcleanmedia.com/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

Let's face it -- studying for your certification exam can feel overwhelming in more ways than one. And it can come on you at different times, during different chapters, and in different ways. Join us this week for a jam-packed episode of Confident Certification™ where hosts Sarah B. Cruz and Bobby Parker delve into time management strategies, explore creative learning methods, and help you discover tips for maximizing focus and memory BEFORE you become overwhelmed.  In this episode, you'll learn how to: Craft a personalized study schedule that fits your life Unleash the power of active learning and ditch the textbook grind Boost your concentration and retention for enhanced performance Turn test prep from a chore into a productive and rewarding experience Are you ready to unlock your full potential and ace your exams? Tune in now and start learning smarter, not harder!  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.

In this CE-approved episode of Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch discusses the likelihood of achieving a universal consensus on Sterile Processing acronyms: “In light of this reality, where does that leave us? It seems we have what Americans love best: freedom. Freedom to call our departments whatever we want. Freedom to use any acronym to name our organizations, and freedom to reference our industry by any phrase we would like, as long as we…” To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE-approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondcleanmedia.com/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

Are you tired of feeling stuck in your test prep? ➡️ Join Sarah B. Cruz on this week's episode of Confident Certification™ as we explore her vision of "SMART-ER goals" and unlock their power to boost your study sessions and propel you and your coworkers towards certification success in Sterile Processing!  Learn how to: Set specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals (SMART) Edit and Review your goals for maximum impact (the ER!) Create a roadmap to confident certification success Ready to level up your test prep game? Listen now and start getting SMART-ER!  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.

In this CE-approved episode of Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch outlines why proper lighting is critical throughout Sterile Processing workflows for inspection, disinfection, and tracking: “Ultraviolet light (UV) is one of the most helpful types of light in the sterile processing world. New technologies integrating the power of UV light can change everything from the way your department handles hand-washed items to how you monitor the effectiveness of your cleaning processes. Some companies have…" To listen to the full episode click here. To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE-approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondcleanmedia.com/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

Things don't always go according to plan when it comes to studying for or teaching students ahead of their professional certification test. What do you do when you put in all that work studying but still end up failing on the big day? Host Sarah B. Cruz has been there, and shares her tips for bouncing back after an unsuccessful certification attempt. Learn how to reframe failure as an opportunity for growth and use it to fuel your motivation to succeed next time. Tune in to hear Sarah's uplifting perspective and practical advice for turning your certification setback into a springboard for future success! 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.

Join us for this new Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™  featuring Mark Copeland from 3T Medical, as he shares his insights from 18 years in spine sales and 10 years partnering with Sterile Processing and Operating Room teams from around the US. Mark explains common challenges faced by vendor reps and how collaboration across OR, Sterile Processing, and hospital leadership drives true success. Learn how breaking down silos with partners who understand all perspectives is the key to big wins. He offers advice for engaging vendors to implement changes that improve efficiency, costs, and care quality. Finally, tune in to hear how he is using The Total Solution system - ONE TRAY®, EZ-TRAX™ and ONE CART™ to transform outcomes in hospitals just like yours.    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!

In this CE-approved episode of Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch critiques the safety hazards and design flaws with some of our SPD’s most used equipment: "Whether it is the tape dispenser, washer manifold, or some other sharp/hot/slippery corner of our world, until we talk about it, we can’t expect to find solutions. Very few in the research and development sector of the Sterile Processing industry have ever set foot in a Sterile Processing department. In some sense, that’s understandable. They are engineers, not..." To listen to the full episode click here. To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE-approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondcleanmedia.com/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

When your certification journey hits a roadblock, how do you rebound? Join host Sarah B. Cruz on this episode of Confident Certification™ as she navigates the challenging terrain of exam failure and the subsequent retesting process. Discover the importance of emotional processing before jumping back into strategic planning. Gain insights on how to capitalize on retesting intervals to identify knowledge deficiencies and craft improved study blueprints. Sarah will guide you on how not to let setbacks define your quest for professional credentials. Leave this episode feeling invigorated and armed with a robust protocol for bouncing back from failure, priming you for triumphant success in the next round of exams! 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.

In this CE-approved episode of Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch identifies the key habits and commitments that set highly effective Sterile Processing departments apart from average ones: “As with all habits, these behaviors and commitments did not mature overnight, and some were years in the making. Even so, implementing and encouraging these seven habits among your team can and will change the qualitative direction of your department regardless of…” To listen to the full episode click here. To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE-approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondcleanmedia.com/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this week's episode of Confident Certification™ Sarah B. Cruz and Bobby Parker discuss what it really means to "be your own biggest fan" on the journey toward certification. They talk about celebrating small wins and milestones, finding motivation in purpose, and leaning into a growth mindset when faced with failures or imposter syndrome. Sarah and Bobby explore how self-belief ties into being a fan of yourself while also emphasizing that confidence shouldn't slip into obsessive self-focus or hyper-optimism that ignores constructive feedback. The episode finishes with tangible tips for staying motivated on the heels of setbacks, including visual reminders, mantras, and exercises to highlight accomplishments. Tune in for an uplifting episode focused on building confidence through conscious, purposeful support of yourself! 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.

Who's got your back on the road to certification? Why does it matter? On this week's edition of Confident Certification™, host Sarah B. Cruz talks about the importance of finding a supportive community when pursuing your certification goals. Tune in to hear key tips on how to build your network, connect with fellow Sterile Processing professionals in the same season of study, and find the right spaces to be supported on your certification journey. You'll walk away feeling motivated and ready to tackle studying with confidence.  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.

In this CE-approved episode of Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch discusses the career advancement opportunities the "Great Resignation" presented for Sterile Processing professionals: -- "If you are willing to stick with your current employer through this season of employment upheaval, you position yourself very powerfully to be strongly considered for that next step up the department career ladder. Job descriptions and role requirements that were written in the previous job market, with a heavy emphasis on certain credentials and many years of experience, are now..."  To listen to the full episode click here. To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE-approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondcleanmedia.com/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

Are you that brave, adventurous type of Sterile Processing technician? Do you prefer to go your own pace, and set your own goals? Then self-study for the certification exam may be for you! Join hosts Sarah B. Cruz and Bobby Parker on this episode of Confident Certification™ as they provide tips for creating your own curriculum, outlining key topics, and incorporating formal and informal education resources into your independent exam prep. Learn how to structure your study time, pace yourself through chapters, and match study tools to your learning style -- and how to helps those around you who are self-studying for the exame to do the same! 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.

In this CE-approved episode of Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch discusses why IFUs, not sales reps, should be trusted when it comes to instrument reprocessing: -- “…it is imperative that we build a culture and expectation among our team that we welcome rep-based education, but always take everything we hear with a big grain of salt. In other words, listen for insights, but verify everything with a more reliable external source (more on that in a moment).” To listen to the full episode click here. To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE-approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondcleanmedia.com/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

Tired of staring at the same textbook page for hours? On this week's episode of Confident Certification™, Sarah B. Cruz feels your study pain and is dishing out tips to make every minute of certification prep count! Find your prime study spot - whether it's noisy or quiet, solo or in a group. Learn how to get real about your schedule and build in flexibility as Sarah gets real about her own distractions (helloooo, iPhone!) and how she creates quality focus time. Tune in to hear why structure matters, but why it's also important not to get rigid or compare to others' study rules. This episode will inspire you to optimize your learning style and create sustainable study habits. It's time to level up your study game and tune in to pass that exam! 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.

Sharpen those pencils and grab your favorite highlighter because this week's Confident Certification™ podcast is a back-to-basics guide to note-taking for your certification success! 📝 Sarah B. Cruz gets real about why writing it down matters when you're prepping for your exam. From bulleting key concepts to recording your own audio study guides, you'll be armed with pro note-taking tips to retain info AND stay motivated. Plus, we're banishing the idea that note-taking has to be boring once and for all!  Turning your textbooks into organized, effective study guides has never been easier - listen now on Beyond Clean! 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.

If you want to PASS your Sterile Processing certification exam, you're NOT going to want to miss this week's Confident Certification™ podcast release! 📚 Sarah B. Cruz and Bobby Parker get REAL about why you've absolutely gotta crack open that textbook for certification success. They'll be diving into why you should value your manual far above workbooks and online quizlets. Plan on grabbing a highlighter and your thinking cap for pro-tips on active reading and gleaning what's REALLY going to matter on your exam.  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.

Taking tests can be stressful, but with the right strategies you CAN build your confidence. In this week's episode of Confident Certification™ with Sarah B. Cruz, we discuss managing uncertainty, active guessing, and the process of elimination when sitting for your Sterile Processing certification exam. Tune in to learn how to use practice tests to identify weak areas in your knowledge and understand the deeper concepts behind the different approaches to test taking! 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.

Are you a part of innovating the industry's instrument cleaning brushes? Do you want to be? On this week's Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™ podcast, we're joined by industry veteran Dan DeShane with Sharn by Marketlab, as we discuss the critical need for education around specialty brushes and the urgent call for intentional, purpose-driven innovation in this space. Dan's expertise is focused on educating SPD professionals around industry best practices, and with a legacy dating back 25+ years, Sharn by Marketlab is far from a newcomer to the world of SPD itself. Tune in to experience firsthand how their unique services, such as onsite assessments and consultations, along with color-coded wire cannula brushes and ergonomic handles, can revolutionize your Sterile Processing workflow. Also, don't miss their special SPD Week “Thank You” giveaway happening next week! For more information on how their innovative brush evaluation program could transform your facility's efficiency and standardization, visit them at Sharn.com/SPD And don't forget to follow Sharn by Marketlab on LinkedIn for the latest updates on education, networking, and new products coming out from their team. 

Get ready to train your brain for certification success in this week's episode of Confident Certification™ with Sarah B. Cruz! Tune in as Adam Okada, Clinical Education Specialist at Healthmark Industries AND Founder of the Sterile Education mobile app, joins us to share his favorite techniques to boost memory, retention and confidence as preparing for your exam. Learn how to break old habits and optimize new learning systems tailored to Sterile Processing. Discover strategies used by the pros to learn complex concepts and help yourself and your coworkers ace the exam.  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.

Are you or your coworker struggling to retain information while prepping for your certification exam? Learn how to maximize comprehension based on your unique study style in this episode of Confident Certification™ with host Sarah B. Cruz. This week Sarah will outline the four main types of learning - kinesthetic, visual, auditory, and reading - and provide tailored techniques for each one. Find out if you're a note-taker, listener, reader or doer and get actionable tips to optimize your prep. Boost retention and build confidence by discovering and leveraging your own strengths and preferences. 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.

(Season 22 new episodes begin releasing Oct 2nd! Until then, enjoy these exclusive conference special releases from some of our best Beyond Clean events) Join us this week for a "PowerPanel" discussion dedicated to workflow optimization in Sterile Processing! Our panel of industry experts are joined forces to equip you with the tools needed to streamline your SPD's workflows, identify process bottlenecks, and increase your overall productivity. Hear real-life success stories from professionals who have impacted their department's workflows for good and sustained their improvements for long-term success. This interview features Andy Mikos, Matthew Thell, Alex Yanez, & Bobby Parker! We hope you enjoy! Our mid-season special releases of Beyond Clean are 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 https://lnkd.in/gz4Ak2nf for access to this quiz and over 350 other free CE credits.

It's time to find your study style groove on the latest Confident Certification™ podcast! Join Sarah B. Cruz and her work BFF Bobby Parker as they get real about active learning, advocating for yourself, and matching your preferences to absorb material fully. Learn why cramming facts cement mixer-style doesn't cut it for comprehension and retention. Discover steps like taking quizzes to ID your style, admitting what doesn't work, and speaking up to tailor training. Sarah shares her ritual of 45-minute car study sessions and rewarding herself after. Tune in to embrace your own quirks, customize your prep, and pass that exam with confidence! 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.

(Season 22 new episodes begin releasing Oct 2nd! Until then, enjoy these exclusive conference special releases from some of our best Beyond Clean events) Where did all the technicians go?? It's the question on the minds of every HR professional and SPD manager across our industry, and one we hope to tackle during this action-packed panel discussion! Our panel of experts are joining forces to help equip you with the tools necessary to attract and retain that rock-star Sterile Processing technician for your department. From the questions you should be asking during your next interview to the key motivation tactics that will improve employee engagement with your current team, this discussion will help you build the "dream team" of high-performing technicians. If your SPD is struggling to fill those open positions, then this is one session you can't miss! Speakers: Leroy Richardson, Tracy Raymond, Jamie Hinkle, & Hank Balch Our mid-season special releases of Beyond Clean are 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 https://lnkd.in/gz4Ak2nf for access to this quiz and over 350 other free CE credits.

🎙️ Endoscopes don't take care of themselves -- so what are you doing to ensure they live long and prosper in your facility?  Tune in for this week's Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™ featuring Skip Smith, Area Manager for Onsite Services, and Carrie Armellino, Marketing Manager for PROTECTION1® Service and Reprocessing, from KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, as they delve into the world of economical, efficient, and environmentally friendly endoscopy solutions for your SPD and OR!   Explore how KARL STORZ is revolutionizing the healthcare industry through their top-notch expertise and innovative solutions, specifically designed to solve the challenges faced by today's Sterile Processing Departments.   Discover the secrets behind KARL STORZ's value-driven On-Site Endoscopic Specialists (OES) and the unique No-Wrap Sterilization Containers that not only protect your valuable equipment but also contribute to a long service-life at the lowest total cost of ownership.   From aircraft-grade anodized aluminum containers to significant clinical, operational, and financial benefits, these products are the epitome of value, efficiency, and protection.   Ready to take the next step? 📲 Engage with KARL STORZ today by visiting go.karlstorz.com/BeyondClean and following their LinkedIn page. Explore the possibilities, and give your endoscopy equipment the care and protection it deserves! 

Join the Confident Certification™ podcast this week as host Sarah B. Cruz interviews Sterile Processing legend Sharon Green Golden on her decades of experience and insights into certification! Learn how Sharon found her passion & niche in SPD, pursued certification later in her career, and became an educator shaping the next generation of #CleanFreaks. In this episode Sarah & Sharon discuss how being certified lifted Sharon’s career and allowed her to network and advocate for Sterile Processing professionals nationwide. Hear Sharon share advice on maintaining focus and promising yourself to become the expert patients deserve. We hope you can tune in for an inspirational episode showing why certification is about more than letters after your name - it’s about confidence, growth, and patient safety! 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://apps.apple.com/us/app/beyond-clean/id1514708690) and Android (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.beyondclean.android.clean) devices. This series is an innovative educational experience created to help you, your students, and your coworkers ace your Sterile Processing certification with confidence! If you have thoughts or feedback on this new show, please email us at info@beyondclean.net!

(Season 22 new episodes begin releasing Oct 2nd! Until then, enjoy these exclusive conference special releases from some of our best Beyond Clean events) // We all know that collaboration is essential to patient care. But have you ever thought about how it can improve healthcare sustainability? Well, get ready to collaborate! Our panel of Supply Chain Experts are teaming up to share their insights on collaboration and the vital link between supply chains and the clinical areas such as Sterile Processing & the Operating Room which they serve. Hear how collaboration across different departments can drive long-term sustainability efforts and create a more ecologically responsible healthcare environment. Panelists include Suzi Collins, Josh Andrade, & Lindsay Brown. Our mid-season special releases of Beyond Clean are 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.

On this CE approved re-release of Articles On-The-Go, tune in for tips on becoming the Chick-fil-A of your surgical team by focusing on service excellence in SPD: "You know your customers better than anyone else, so be intentional about hiring SPD techs according to your overarching department emphasis on customer service. Include questions in your interview process about how the candidate has handled an irate customer in the past, or ask them to describe a time when they had to communicate complex information to someone outside their department. This goes beyond the typical focus on brains (technical knowledge) and brawn (physical ability to do the job), and instead, gets to the heart of their ability to be a service oriented technician. Chick-fil-A hires like this, and so should we...." To listen to the full episode click here. To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

Where does Sterile Processing certification fit into your busy life?Join hosts Sarah B. Cruz and Bobby Parker as they tackle balancing personal and professional priorities on the latest episode of Confident Certification™. Learn how Bobby incorporated studying into his facility's onboarding and hear Sarah's tips for planning your study schedule. Discover strategies to make certification a natural part of your workflow, not just another item on your to-do list. We hope you can tune in today for actionable ways to blend studying with life's demands as you confidently prep for that exam! 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://apps.apple.com/us/app/beyond-clean/id1514708690) and Android (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.beyondclean.android.clean) devices. This series is an innovative educational experience created to help you, your students, and your coworkers ace your Sterile Processing certification with confidence! If you have thoughts or feedback on this new show, please email us at info@beyondclean.net!

(Season 22 new episodes begin releasing Oct 2nd! Until then, enjoy these exclusive conference special releases from some of our best Beyond Clean events) // Are you ready for a guided journey deep into the world of Sterile Processing productivity with a panel of frontline SPD professionals? Do you ever ask yourself; how does all this productivity stuff really work and why is it such a big topic of conversation in our departments (and digital platforms? Then this exclusive podcast release from our "All Worked Up" event earlier this year is going to be right up your alley! Our panel of frontline Sterile Processing professionals are teaming up to share their insights on productivity and the strategies they found to be most effective for improving workflows and efficiencies in their departments. Panelists include Sara Vinson, Samantha Espenschied, Brandon Todd, Justina Tanner, & Hank Balch. Our mid-season special releases of Beyond Clean are 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.

Join host Sarah B. Cruz on the world premiere of the newest Beyond Clean podcast series entitled, Confident Certification™, an innovative educational experience created to help you, your students, and your coworkers ace your Sterile Processing certification with confidence! In Episode 1, "Fail, Fail, Fail: My Testing Story," Sarah courageously shares her journey of failing the certification exam 3 times before finally passing, and introduces the audience to the overarching vision of this Confident Certification™ series.  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.  Are your study strategies and Sterile Processing foundations strong enough to achieve your certification goals? Tune in to this inspiring first episode to start your certification success story with Beyond Clean and get the confidence you need to #FightDirty! New episodes will release each Tuesday on Beyond Clean channels. For the best listening experience, download the Beyond Clean mobile app on Apple (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/beyond-clean/id1514708690) and Android (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.beyondclean.android.clean) devices.  If you have thoughts or feedback on this new show, please email us at info@beyondclean.net!

On this CE approved re-release of Articles On-The-Go, tune in for encouragement and recommendations on your hunt for Sterile Processing all-stars at your hospital: "Not only is the physical location of the Sterile Processing department in the basement of the hospital, but it is often in the basement of the broader healthcare consciousness. Society knows about doctors and nurses, x-ray techs and anesthesiologists - but who ever heard of a sterilization tech? Is that, like, for people? Even with these excuses for why all-stars don't just show up at an SPD manager's door, there are a number of very practical things that department leaders can be doing to ensure their positions are filled with the best technicians on the market...." To listen to the full episode click here. To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

(Season 22 new episodes begin releasing Oct 2nd! Until then, enjoy these exclusive conference special releases from some of our best Beyond Clean events) // No Sterile Processing department is an island-- even if we are kind of surrounded by water at every turn! Understanding and educating around water quality is a burden we all must bear, from the very first day as a new technician to annual competencies to updating policies to align with new guidelines. But educating on these topics is no easy feat. Join us for this "PowerPanel" discussion as we bring together some of the topic educators and consultants in the industry to weigh in on the most successful approaches they have seen to hardwire quality content & education into the daily life of your SPD! This is one session you are not going to want to miss! Speakers include Jhmeid Billingslea, Angela Lewellyn, Anna Castillo-Gutierrez, & Hank Balch. Our mid-season special releases of Beyond Clean are 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.

In this CE-approved release of Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch advocates for the use of Social Media for education in Sterile Processing:  -- "...we have the opportunity to shine an even greater light on the things that many outside our facilities may never see. What does a used loaner instrument tray look like coming back from the operating room? How easy is it to test the insulation on your laparoscopic graspers? What kind of material should be used to test the sharpness of your scissors? Educational graphics and short videos...can drive best practice and push our industry forward." To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

Has your OR team ever grabbed a power tool off of the backtable only to be horrified when bioburden fell out of it? On this Beyond Clean Vendor SpotlightTM with Jason Moonen, Product Manager at Aesculap, we talk about why this experience doesn't have to happen! The ELAN® 4 Power System is the only micro power system that you can flush internally from proximal to distal end. This design allows bioburden to be forced out of the handpiece, giving your Sterile Processing team the confidence of clean instruments, and the peace of mind of helping to reduce surgical site infections caused by contaminated instruments.  The ELAN® 4 Power System eliminates the need for matching components with its integrated motor system. It also has an intuitive “Plug-N-Play” assembly for all tools and attachments, along with universal burr length and clear coding of burrs. All types and sizes of burrs are available for handpiece lengths thereby reducing inventory carrying costs and shelf space.  To learn more about the ELAN® 4 Power System visit http://aesculapusa.com, follow Aesculap on LinkedIn, or reach out to your local Aesculap representative for more information! 

In this CE approved re-release of Articles On-The-Go, listen in for tips on addressing all the "time" requirements in your Sterile Processing department: "While the days of pocket watches may be behind us, and wrist watches are a no-no for infection control reasons, the decontamination area of your SPD should still be replete with plenty of ticks and tocks. Besides knowing how to clean (which is challenging all by itself), frontline reprocessing technicians must also be given the tools to know how long to clean. This is the only way to ensure the time spent during your next accreditation survey is a pleasant and compliant one...." To listen to the full episode click here. To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

In this CE-approved re-release of Articles On-The-Go, listen in for insights around overcoming service failures in your Sterile Processing department: "In the world of Sterile Processing, you rarely get the opportunity to build your reputation or the reputation of your departments from scratch. And even if you could, because mistakes are part of human nature, your SPD team will have to overcome a process failure at some point in their professional experience. But those failures should be seen as the exception, not the rule – in the eyes of your teams and your customers. They are opportunities from which to learn....." To listen to the full episode click here. To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

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 is a recap on the topic that wraps everything up and gives you advice on how to handle this potential issue in the future... Want to see more? Check out our LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/transmissioncontrol/ #infectionprevention #TransmissionControl

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. [CD489]  

In this CE approved re-release of Articles On-The-Go, listen in for an important conversation around Sterile Processing inspiration: "Amidst all the challenges, we also experience tremendous victories as a Sterile Processing team. We save lives. We preempt the horrible suffering that could occur due to a surgical site infection. We provide sterile and functional tools to the anatomical artists in the OR who reconstruct broken bodies and broken bones. We help find tumors, deliver babies, and restore sight. Every safe and successful surgery means that our team declared victory over the forces of bioburden, conquering the microbial chaos with chemical warfare...." To listen to the full episode click here. To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

In this CE approved release of Articles On-The-Go, listen in for an important conversation around Sterile Processing compensation, "Like it or not, we live in a universe where money is used to signify value. While the best things in life may very well be free, the hard work of a skilled tradesman should not be. There is a reason that many of the best and brightest of our departments are leaving to rep for device companies, work in equipment sales, and take up contracts as traveling/agency technicians-for-hire. It's because that's where the money is at. That's where recognition has been translated into remuneration. At the end of the day, anyone who works in this industry will tell you that you shouldn't be in Sterile Processing if you're not ultimately here for the patient. Patient safety should always be our guiding star and inner-drive. However, even if what you do is a labor of love, you should still be able to make a living doing it..." To listen to the full episode click here. To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #SterileProcessing #FightingDirty #Compensation #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™

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

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

In this special release Vendor Spotlight™, we joined forces with Censis Technologies, Inc. for a live panel discussion during the 2023 HSPA national conference in Nashville. Our panelists explored one of the most contentious debates in our industry -- the twin priorities of Quality vs. Productivity.   Gathered before a passionate audience of 100+ Sterile Processing users from across the nation, panelists—Lila Price, Courtney Mace Davis, and Seamus Johnson—ignited the stage with their profound insights and perspectives. If you're hungry for a fresh perspective on this compelling debate, tune in to this discussion today!    And don't forget to check out the CE approved article, "The People & Patients Behind the Great Productivity vs. Quality Debate," available now on the Censis Technologies, Inc. page. You can find the article at https://censis.com/ceu/the-people-patients-behind-the-great-productivity-vs.-quality-debate   For more information about Censis Technologies, Inc., visit their website at https://www.censis.com   Or follow Censis Technologies, Inc. on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CensisTechnologies LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/censis-technologies-inc-/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CensisTech   #CensisTechnologies #Live #VendorSpotlight #BeyondClean   

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! In this series Justin and Larry tackle gastroscope safety signals! This first video is an overview on the topic that sets the scene for the rest of this series...  Want to see more? Check out our LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/transmissioncontrol/ #infectionprevention #TransmissionControl

In this episode of Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch considers the reasons for and against using surveillance cameras in SPD:  -- "A single large fragment implant tray could easily walk out our door to the tune of $120,000. To reference more recent incidents, a hospital could see $450,000 worth of colonoscopes stolen in broad daylight. Surveillance systems are a known deterrent of these kinds of crimes of opportunity, and can give much peace of mind to department leaders who struggle with high foot traffic around their storage areas." To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Set Up For Success". 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

In this episode of Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch considers why employee retention may not be the best metric for measuring your department's success:  -- "One of the unfortunate things that employee retention encourages is keeping the status quo in place. This metric or measurement does not account for the many good reasons that a department may experience a high degree of employee turnover. Here are five of the most persuasive examples of when and how low employee retention numbers are something to celebrate..." To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

The entire Sterile Processing industry is currently in a state of innovation hyper-drive. And no corner of the space is changing as rapidly as quality monitoring -- from decontamination through sterilization and every step in between. Are you keeping up? Do you want to be at the front end of the change? Tune in for this live recording of a Vendor Spotlight that Beyond Clean hosted with the Terragene® team during HSPA 2023 in Nashville, TN. As one of the leading innovators in infection prevention across the globe, Terragene® panelists Max Catalano, Mark Duro, and Franco Airasca discussed the latest shifts in biological indicators, sharing about the best ways for Sterile Processing departments to safeguard quality in their entire workflows. Don't miss this discussion and find out how facility leaders like YOU can help change the industry for the better. To learn more about Terragene, visit https://terragene.com/ Follow the Terragene social media accounts at: https://www.facebook.com/terragenesa https://www.linkedin.com/company/terragene/ https://www.instagram.com/terragene.tg For general information, reach out to info@terragene.com or better yet, contact Max Catalano, Mark Duro, or Franco Airasca directly! Maximiliano.catalano@terragene.com  Mark.duro@terragene.com Franco.airasca@terragene.com #Terragene #VendorSpotlight #Podcast #BeyondClean

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. In the episode Justin and Larry wrap everything up by talking about corrective action that can be used to mitigate the spread of this deadly fungus! Want to see more? Check out our LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/transmissioncontrol/ #infectionprevention #TransmissionControl

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Demystifying H2O2". 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

Are you looking for ONE reason to revolutionize your Ambulatory Surgical Center? How about an entire interview full of reasons? Joining us on this week's Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™ series is Scott Cohen, the visionary Founder and CEO of ONE TRAY®/IST, to talk about The Total Solution and announce the launch of their innovative NEW sealed case cart: ONE CART™. In this episode, Scott takes us on a deep dive into the transformational impact of ONE TRAY®, EZ-TRAX™ and ONE CART™ on SPD workflows and how it is meticulously designed to improve efficiency and staff satisfaction. Designed with safety and efficiency at its core, ONE CART™ offers a unique value proposition, enabling the safe transport of soiled instruments from the OR to Decon in space constrained settings such as ASCs and smaller hospitals. In this interview, Scott highlights ONE CART™'s unique features such as a smaller footprint, a glass window for easy content identification, and adjustable shelves for flexible storage. Its compact yet spacious design ensures easy navigation through narrow hallways while maximizing storage capacity. Be sure to check out the recently released Becker’s ASC Review Editorial for an in-depth interview with a facility utilizing this 3 product suite and download this episode's bonus content on the Beyond Clean mobile app.  Ready to upgrade your ASC with ONE CART™ or talk about how The Total Solution can help you? Head over to onetray.com to explore more. Watch The Total Solution in action here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9A6kPw8yjA&t=4s 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!

In this CE-approved release of Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch describes how initiative makes all the difference in Sterile Processing -- "Something as mundane as an alarming buzzer on a cart washer, has a way of separating the can-do and will-do personalities from the can’t-, won’t-, or won’t-do-it-with-a-smile-on-my-face members of our team. We learn a lot about the inner drive of the SPD technician who is the first to yell, “I got it!” when that buzzer goes off for the tenth time of the night. And we learn just as much about the technician who pretends to be too busy, too focused, or selectively deaf to the inconvenience that initiative calls them to take part in." To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Robotic Instrument Storage". 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

In this CE-approved release of Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch considers a powerful leadership tool and what prevents leaders from using it:  -- "It is understandably hard for some of us to admit when we do not know how to fix something ourselves, especially if we are department managers or directors with departments full of technicians looking to us for direction on a daily basis. Admitting we don’t have all the answers shows weakness, and if you are not filled to the brim with self-confidence, this tinge of weakness can be all it takes to keep us from ever picking up the phone in the first place." To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

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! In this episode Larry and Justin tackle the conversation on identifying potential underlying causes to try and find some ways to prevent this from spreading! Want to see more? Check out our LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/transmissioncontrol/ #infectionprevention #TransmissionControl

In this CE-approved episode of Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch considers a flexible scheduling model for SPD:  -- "What if I were to tell you there is a better way—and that there are existing technologies in use in other industries that could completely change the way we envision a sterile processing department schedule? Well, there is and there are. Combined with email and mobile applications, and using your own surgery volume data, these types of technologies could put an end to staffing frustration and replace it with productive flexibility across every shift." To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Where Do They Go From Here?". 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

With another new FDA clearance, the SteriCUBE® multi-tray sterilization container is continuing to blaze a trail of efficiency and safety in Sterile Processing departments and Operating Rooms across the United States. Joining us for this week's Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™ is Michele Mauzerall, CEO SteriCUBE® and Jeff Berger, VP Engineering & Quality at SteriCUBE® to discuss their most recent FDA news along with how this unique sterilization solution is impacting frontline clinicians just like you. Tune in to hear about the innovative pressure tests performed on the SteriCUBE® to give users confidence in the integrity of the container, and find out more about their placement program which eliminates the need for capital approval to begin taking advantage of the SteriCUBE® today. There's a lot going on in the world of SPD efficiency and safety, so make sure you catch this important update right here on Beyond Clean! You can find out more about SteriCUBE® on their website at: thestericube.com, phone: 833-411-CUBE, and email: info@thestericube.com   Or subscribe to their social media channels on: Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/stericube/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stericube   PS - Don't miss the downloadable bonus content featuring a Whitepaper on the SteriCUBE®   #BeyondClean #SteriCUBE #MultitraySterilization #VendorSpotlight

In this episode of Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch examines the difference between "special treatment" and "different treatment"  -- "There is a common assumption in the industry that every member of the sterile processing team must be dealt with in the exact same way or else it’s not fair. While equal treatment is good when it comes to things like approving PTO requests and holding staff accountable to department policies, it can be counterproductive in a number of other important scenarios." To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

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. In this episode they start the conversation on Candida auris, a deadly fungus that might be spreading due to issues with medical device reprocessing. Want to see more? Check out the Transmission Control LinkedIn page here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/transmissioncontrol/ #infectionprevention #TransmissionControl

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Wrapped Rules". 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

When you think of Sterile Processing water quality, do you breathe a sigh of relief or feel a little jolt of anxiety run down your spine? How about when you consider a big SPD renovation that may require mobile reprocessing during construction? Do you have confidence in your options? Join us for this week’s exclusive Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™ featuring mmic™ Medical Systems & VERDA Water Quality Systems, as we talk to industry disruptors Jeffrey Paquet, President & CEO and Rafe Hembree, Regional Business Development about how their teams are equipping Sterile Processing with true compliance. With their Sterile Processing focus, mmic™ and VERDA's collective missions are to improve the SPD environment by helping the people in Sterile Processing speak their truth. Tune in to hear how you can move your department toward real compliance, and get your team's water & mobile projects completed quicker, with less time and resources from your team!  For more information, you can visit mmic™ & VERDA on Linkedin, Facebook, or on the web at: www.mmicmedical.com and www.verdawater.com  Email at: sales@mmicmedical.com or sales@verdawater.com // or call them at 800-748-2322 #VERDA #mmic #waterquality #mobilesystems #BeyondClean #VendorSpotlight #SterileProcessing #WeFightDirty

In this CE-approved release of Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch considers an unconventional approach to staff competency -- "We put a premium on cross-training, while paying lip service (and low rates) for any type of true specialization in our field. Technicians who may be great at reading preference cards and picking case carts are rated as mediocre because they struggle to keep up with the various documentation points required during the sterilization phase. But what if we approached this from a different angle?" To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "To Consign or Not to Consign". 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

The last few years of the Sterile Processing supply chain (like the rest of healthcare) has been fraught with challenges, delays, and frustrations. What has our industry learned? And more importantly, what are we changing to better support the fundamental mission of safe surgical care? On this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™ we talk with Ashlynne Basile, Marketing Director and Kevin Anderson, Clinical Education Specialist at Healthmark Industries, about the major commitment their company has shown to sure up their own supply chain and "bring it home" in an effort to become an even more reliable Sterile Processing partner. Tune in now to learn how their team navigated the search for alternative sources of supply to lead the way in quality, consistency, and dependability at a time when hospitals needed it most!   Visit www.hmark.com, call 1-800-521-6224, or check out their customer letter for more information: https://www.hmark.com/bringingithome/     Follow Healthmark Industries on Linkedin, Facebook, and YouTube -- and don't forget to check out Kevin's podcast "Ask the Educator" available anywhere podcasts are heard!   #VendorSpotlight #Healthmark #SterileProcessing #SupplyChain #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SPD #CS #MDR #SPS #Surgery

In this CE-approved release of Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch reviews the touchy (but necessary) topic of peer accountability -- "The problem is that when we bring this general cultural concept of politeness into a specific context such as sterile processing, it can slowly pull individuals and teams down into the dangerous sea of tunnel vision where no one cares to see what anyone else is doing, even if the behaviors are leading to inefficiencies, higher costs, and potential patient harm." To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Make Mine a Single". 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

Your manually cleaned instruments DO NOT have to go through the pass-thru window DIRTY. There is a better, faster, and safer way – which Sterile Processing teams just like you are already using – to disinfect their handwashed instruments before they end up on the clean side. Join us for this week’s exclusive Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™ featuring HealthGuard UVC® by Hospital Safety Solutions, along with Jim Schlosser, Ransom Willard, and Deborah Timothy, as we talk about one of the hottest topics in the industry today: UVC disinfection of surgical instruments. As a green-solution, the HealthGuard UVC® pass-thru model not only protects the environment, but brings employee safety of our frontline technicians back to the level they deserve. Tune in to hear how this innovative disinfection technology can give your team the piece of mind and workflow safety they want when and where it counts! We hope you enjoy! For more information, you can visit Hospital Safety Solutions on their website at http://hospitalsafetysolutions.com/ or call them at 844-889-6757 #PassThruWindow #UVC #HospitalSafetySolutions #HealthGuardUVC #Handwash #BeyondClean #VendorSpotlight #SterileProcessing

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Why So Dry?". 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

In this CE-approved release of Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch reviews the common excuses SPD gets from vendors and what should be done about it -- "Our roles as medical device reprocessors is to uphold standards and best practices to ensure adequate time is available and compliant processes are followed as it relates to vendor instrumentation. The fact that Dr. Johnson forgot to tell you about a case should not mean we are now pressured to cut corners and ignore manufacturer instructions for use to expedite a loaner tray for patients under our care. One breakdown in the process should not lead to another." To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Scope Storage Standards". 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

In this CE-approved release of Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch reviews the three angles of looking at a problem -- "The best way to describe the Triangle of Truth is that it acts as a filter to enable anyone from frontline technicians to department leaders and administrators to quickly pinpoint root causes for certain issues in sterile processing." To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Why are the Reps in the Room". 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

In this CE approved release of Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch reviews the seven key steps to making changes in Sterile Processing departments stick -- "We see something is not working and then we tell the people around us that we need to do it differently. This process is repeated again and again until we are surrounded by a fog of ambiguous changes that aren’t written down anywhere, haven’t been thoroughly vetted to ensure they are the best possible improvement for the situation, weren’t properly educated, were implemented on a random Thursday night, and are failing miserably. There is a better way." To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Can We Handle the Truth?". 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

Water is easy to take for granted in Sterile Processing, but the reality is that our water can have dramatic impacts on our department’s ability to safely & compliantly care for our surgical patients. How do you know where to start to take your facility's water quality seriously? On this episode of the Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™ series, we sit down with Nikhil Sheth, Marketing Manager at Nalco Water & Don Rotter, RD&E Program Leader at Ecolab to dive into the complex world of hospital water management, and talk about the industry-leading partnerships available to Sterile Processing departments to hardwire water quality from the very beginning. Tune in for this discussion around current industry guidelines, market trends within the space, and practical steps your team can take today to improve your department's water quality.  For more information on how the new AAMI ST108 updates will impact you, contact your local Nalco Water rep for an educational seminar and site survey of your water systems.   To learn more about how routine water monitoring & washer verification can help your team, visit https://educate.beyondclean.net/ecolab You can follow Nalco Water on Linkedin, Twitter and Instagram. #Ecolab #NalcoWater #WaterQuality #ST108 #SterileProcessing #MedicalDevices #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty 

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Routine Monitoring: What Should I Know - Part 2". 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

On this Special Release Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™ we captured exclusive audio from an in-person conversation which happened during the filming of Episode 3 of the Beyond the Tour mini-series, featuring Aesculap’s national repair facility team in St. Louis, Missouri. We had just finished touring their cutting-edge repair lab, riding along in one of their repair vehicles, and interviewing many of their team members on location as we sat down to discuss the wonderful experience. Hosted by Hank Balch, Justin Poulin, and Lindsay Brown, this episode features Aesculap's Timothy Cochran – Director of Marketing, Kris Comer - Associate Director Field Service, Pawel Szczygiel - Marketing Manager, and Stephen Sayer - Technical Support Manager. Tune in to hear more about how a culture of quality has built one of the strongest instrument manufacturing and repair programs in the world! Don't forget to check out the FULL 30-minute film episode of Beyond the Tour for the "Culture of Quality" story featuring Aesculap on the Beyond Clean YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/UQTnxEh4P5A Visit Aesculap online at aesculapusa.com and check out the Aesculap Academy at educate.beyondclean.net/aesculap. Get updates on products and services by following Aesculap (US) on LinkedIn. #VendorSpotlight #AesculapUSA #Repair #BeyondTheTour #SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SPD #CSSD #SPS #Surgery #MDR

In this CE-approved release of Articles-On-The-Go, Hank Balch relates how documented competencies for Sterile Processing Technicians is a matter of life and death -- "Facilities and leaders who are willing to short-circuit employee competency checks are showing that they actually do not believe the work being done in the SPD is all that complex or even important. Actions speak louder than words, and inconsistent or shallow competency checks in sterile processing say we aren’t really serious about patient safety in our departments." To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Surgical Pack Storage". 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

In this release of Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch invites us to pause and consider the impact of technology on the value of Sterile Processing Technicians: "Department leaders cannot afford to simply open the floodgates of technology into their departments without judicious consideration of the men and women behind the machines. We owe it to our people to tap the technological brakes every now and then to consider how to best improve our industry while not losing our humanity at the same time..." To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Why Vendor Scheduling is a Challenge". 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

In this CE-approved release of Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch examines the menagerie of items being sterilized in surgical instrument trays and the reasons they should be left out. "Because they have no validation and no IFUs, they have no place in our sterilizers or on our sterile storage shelves, and definitely no place touching our patients." Tune in to hear what surprising items show up on the list! To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "The SPD Detective: Finding Clues in Chemical Labels - Part III". 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

In this CE-approved release of Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch examines the often overlooked and undocumented occurrence of used sharps being sent to SPD--"If a hospital would document a near miss or injury to a doctor due to a disposable sharp that was not properly disposed of, the same should be true for a decontaminator... All members of the perioperative continuum of care, regardless of their title, deserve the same level of protection from and follow-up to the dangers of contaminated sharps." To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "The SPD Detective: Finding Clues in Chemical Labels - Part II". 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

What do you get when you mix an unrelenting passion for processing with a commitment to hear from & deliver upon the needs of Sterile Processing customers on the frontlines? You get the team at Pure Processing, founded in 2010 and based in Carol Stream Illinois, who work tirelessly to develop and manufacture ergonomic solutions for easy, fast, safe and effective medical device pre-cleaning. Joining us for this week's Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™ is Dan Gusanders, Founder & CEO and Megan Pietura, Operations & HR Manager at Pure Processing, to share about what sets their team apart as a collaborative partner in equipping Sterile Processing teams to fight dirty smarter. Tune in to hear about everything from sink inserts and pegboards, to automated flushing devices (such as their FlexiPump technology) and innovative prep & pack assembly tables, and much more.   Grab your technicians, department leaders, and clinical customers to hear this unique conversation about a company who is listening and leading across the Sterile Processing industry!   For more information, you can visit Pure Processing on their website at https://pure-processing.com/ Or email them at sales@pure-processing.com    And don't forget to follow them on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram (@pure_processing), and Twitter (@PureProcessing).   #PureProcessing #PassionForProcessing #LuvDecon #BeyondClean #VendorSpotlight #SterileProcessing

In this CE-approved release of Articles-On-The-Go, Hank Balch examines how better practices and safety can be achieved by a simple case cart lock--"The broad implications of an unassuming disposable case cart lock can have a dramatic impact on any number of sterile processing teams around the country. Locks can streamline your case picking and missing list identification. They can promote accountability and trust among OR and SPD teams. Ultimately, they can provide a greater measure of safety and integrity to the patient care process..." To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

When our industry talks about "instrument quality," what do we really mean? What does that quality standard actually give us? And where does it actually begin? Joining us for this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™ is Alex Ebner, CEO of Wiggins Medical to speak with us about the origin of surgical instrument quality that reaches back to what some describe as the epicenter of instrument manufacturing excellence, Tuttlingen, Germany. Why is it so important to design devices that can effectively be cleaned? What is the importance of sharp & durable rongeurs in the surgical setting? And what is so special about this little German town that gets so much attention from the surgical instrument world? Listen as Alex shares his experiences in working with manufacturers in Tuttlingen, and outlines his team's vision for providing quality made instruments to provide safer care for surgical patients. This story it bigger than one instrument or even one company. It will take you to the core of who we are as an industry committed to quality -- from the raw stainless steel to the first incision.  We hope you enjoy the discussion! EXCLUSIVE LISTENER OFFER: Receive a 10% discount on any order using the promo “Beyond Clean” on your purchase order! Also, you can receive FREE inspection / advice on existing Kerrisons and FREE spring replacement and any repairs needed in the first year   Don't forget to visit their website at www.wigginsmedical.com  Email them at info@wigginsmedical.com  Or call them at 800.497.0851    You can also connect directly with them on social media by following Wiggins Medical at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wiggins-medical/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheOrBlkKer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theoriginalblackkerrison/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wigginsmedical/   #WigginsMedical #VendorSpotlight #Podcast #BeyondClean

In this CE-approved release of Articles-On-The-Go, Hank Balch talks about how you (yes, you!) can start creating sterile processing content of your very own.  And it's easier than you may think! // "You don't have to be as prolific as William Shakespeare or as funny as Mark Twain to write a great blog post. In fact, no one even has to know your name at all. You just have to sit your butt down in front of that keyboard, get some creative juices going, and hit 'enter'..." To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "No Cookie Cutter Approach: Part 3". 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

What have you heard about UV-C Disinfection? Are all low-level disinfection devices created equally? Find out the truth about UV-C disinfection in this exciting Beyond Clean Vendor SpotlightTM with Gunner Lyslo, Founder and CEO of Surfacide. Learn how low-level disinfection with UV-C energy significantly reduces the presence of viruses and bacteria, and find out how it disinfects colonized surfaces in our operating rooms. We’ll also discover how providing an added layer of disinfection with Surfacide’s Best-in-Class Helios System increases patient, surgeon, and employee confidence, builds patient loyalty, and even improves HCAHPS scores. If you want to be confident that your operating rooms aren’t harboring an enemy that you can’t see, tune in today!  You can learn more about the world’s only American made, patented, triple emitter robotic UV-C light solution available on the market today by visiting www.surfacide.com.  You can also follow Surfacide on LinkedIn and Facebook.  

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "How to Reduce Vendor Trays". 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

How do you ensure your endoscopes are procedure and audit-ready, going beyond the simple tracking of endoscopes across your facility? What if you had a guide to help your team walk through the complete endoscope reprocessing loop? On this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™ series, we sit down with Amanda Prussing, SPM® Product Manager at STERIS, to discuss the SPM® Endo Workflow Solution, which supports all scope management processes, whether based on terminal sterilization or high-level disinfection. We dive into the value of guided workflows created in this solution which marry the IFUs and reprocessing requirements of your scope inventory with the reprocessing capabilities of your department. Tune in to hear how SPM® Endo helps you produce safe, effective, quality confirming outcomes for your scope processing procedures. Follow STERIS Healthcare Products on LinkedIn, Visit STERIS University to Earn FREE CEs, and learn more about the SPM® Endo Workflow Solution by visiting https://www.steris.com/healthcare/products/spm-endoscope-tracking-software #VendorSpotlight #STERIS #SterileProcessing #Endoscope #SPM #Disinfection #HLD #Workflow #Endoscopy #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SPD #CS #MDR #SPS

In this CE-approved release of Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch takes a hard look at department drama and how to address it:  -- "Personal matters aside, your sterile processing department has a mission to accomplish, and to do so, there is a certain standard for culture and communication that must be attained. Regardless of the reasons, department drama cannot be tolerated. When technicians begin focusing on each other’s personalities and not on the work at hand, we begin doing an injustice to our patients and that is not only unfair, it’s also unsafe." To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "The SPD Detective: Finding Clues in Chemical Labels - Part 1". 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

Why are Sterile Processing groups on Facebook so popular?  What makes us as an industry so hungry for community & connection?  In this CE-approved release of Articles-On-The-Go, Hank Balch answers those questions and add some perspective of his own: "Ultimately, Sterile Processing Facebook groups have done what countless team building exercises and culture trainings never could - created a true, vibrant, industry community who finds value in one another as individuals, who honors other's accomplishments, and seeks to lift up those who are burdened down with frustration and doubt." To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Routine Monitoring: What Should I Know?". 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

Listen in, then click here to take your Surgio test drive! https://www.surgio.com/offers/test-drive // Is it possible to have true alignment between Supply Chain & Sterile Processing around the challenges of vendor management & vendor inventory? What if you didn't have to build these bridges alone?  Joining us for this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™ is Jeff Wertz, Chief Commercial Officer of Surgio Health and 2022-23 Beyond Clean Vendor Management Expert™ to speak with us about the power of data & information to tap into the massive potential within Supply Chain, OR/Sterile Processing, and Vendor partnerships. There are many companies out there claiming to address this piece of the puzzle and that piece of the puzzle, but the team at Surgio Health goes beyond the symptoms of broken processes and works with healthcare facilities to get to the root of their vendor inventory issues to solve the real disease. Listen as Jeff describes how Surgio Health is removing the traditional barriers to entry to next-generation instrument tracking and applying a unique consultative approach to working with all members of the surgical workflow. This is one conversation you won't want to miss!  To learn more about Surgio Health, visit http://surgio.com Follow the Surgio Health social media accounts at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/surgiohealth/ https://www.facebook.com/SurgioHealth https://www.instagram.com/surgiohealth/ To book a demo, visit http://surgio-7926787.hs-sites.com/book-a-demo or directly contact Jeff Wertz at jwertz@surgio.com   #SurgioHealth #VendorSpotlight #Podcast #BeyondClean  

On this CE-approved release of Articles-On-The-Go, Hank examines the reasons, risks, and potential reward of the Sterile Processing traveling/agency dynamics in departments across the US: "Sterile Processing departments across the country are struggling to recruit and retain high quality, experienced, and certified technicians. Much of this has to do with the pitiful compensations levels associated with the job grade (as low as $10/hour in some places). Hospital administrators and HR leaders are extremely reticent to go above the "market wage average" for these positions or provide any compensation incentives (such as sign-on bonuses or retention bonuses for certified technicians) -- resulting in high vacancy rates, high turnover percentages, decreases in total department experience, and near inability to recruit experienced certified SPD technicians..." To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "No Cookie Cutter Approach - Part 2". 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

On this CE-approved release of Articles-On-The-Go, Hank Balch examines what it's like to be on the "other" side of the instrument, and to experience surgery as a patient..."Ultimately, I was confronted with only one choice -- trust the process. I had to hope and believe that this Sterile Processing team had it together, that they were committed to being weapons of mass microbial destruction, every instrument, every time. The trays they would use for my procedure would have already been through the entire process and were now (hopefully) sitting on a case cart in some hallway with my name on it. My name. All those instruments were going inside my body, with the purpose of healing and not hurting. I had to trust that this would be the case..." To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

How can your Sterile Processing department move a directionless group of people with ineffective processes and a shortage of reprocessed instruments to a team that collaborates and communicates with the Operating Room on a regular basis? What practices or tools are necessary to improve communication between both departments, and within the SPD itself?  On this week's Beyond Clean special release, we're sharing an exclusive interview from the 2014 HPN SPD Department of the Year award winner, SPD Manager at Jim Tyrell SPD Manager at Silver Cross Hospital, from our "Conference of Champions" event earlier this year.       Join us to hear from Jim and Marybeth Antone, Procedural Care Unit Administrative Director, about how they expanded the scope of their SPD responsibilities and how their team improved through internal process-improvement programs to build an award-winning department.    Each "Conference of Champions" special release episode is individually approved for 1 CE, so once you finish this interview, you can download your CE certificate immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week.  For access to this CE quiz and over 300 other free CE credits, visit our CE Credit Hub: http://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub  

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "What's In Your Peel Pack?". 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

On this CE-approved episode of Articles-On-The-Go, listen as Hank Balch spells out the lessons that should be learned from headline grabbing quality breakdowns such as what happened at Porter Adventist Hospital in 2018. Could your facility be the next Porter? "We have learned the dangers are real and the damages to our patient trust and public relations are massive, but the determination to solve these issues is too often still met with half-hearted nods from a C-suite who assume if surgeries are still happening, everything must be okay in Sterile Processing. As each of these sterilization scares show us, that is most definitely NOT the case. The only real way to protect your hospital and your patients from being the next Porter is to take these quality threats seriously...before it's too late... " To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

How many unsterile trays are waiting for you every morning when you arrive in Sterile Processing? Do you feel like you’re always playing catch-up, but constantly falling further behind?  On this week's Beyond Clean special release, we're sharing an exclusive interview from the 2018 HPN SPD Department of the Year award winner, SPD Manager at Advocate Aurora Christ Medical Center, from our "Conference of Champions" event earlier this year.    Theodule knows the feeling of overcoming unprocessed trays very well. When faced with an average of 650 unsterile trays every morning, shockingly high IUSS rates, incomplete trays, missing instruments, and a skyrocketing employee turnover rate, Theodule and the team at ACMC developed and implemented an interventional plan to improve operations and service quality for reprocessing instruments and trays. How? By embracing the concepts of process improvement and lean methodology. They used process flow mapping, spaghetti diagrams, and time studies to reorganize the department into an efficient and safe work area.    Join us to hear from Yves and Katie Sikora, MSN, RN, CNOR Executive Director of Surgical and Endoscopy Services to find out how they put this plan in place and began their “March to Zero” to improve the crucial work being done in their Sterile Processing department. Each "Conference of Champions" special release episode is individually approved for 1 CE, so once you finish this interview, you can download your CE certificate immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week.  For access to this CE quiz and over 300 other free CE credits, visit our CE Credit Hub: http://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "SPD and OR Teams Must Create A United Front". 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

How do you avoid human error within your critical Sterile Processing workflows? What can you do today to improve traceability and reduce time spent waiting on monitoring results at every stage of reprocessing? Joining us for this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™ are Terragene team members Mark Duro CRCST, FCS, Industry Subject Matter Expert & Education Manager and Hisashi Konno, Biomedical Engineer & Product Specialist to speak with us about the role that constant innovation plays in keeping our departments ahead of the technology curve. With patient safety in surgery completely dependent on compliant reprocessing protocols in Sterile Processing, comprehensive solutions are a must-have. Listen as they describe how Terragene is leading the industry with cutting edge technology to make this both possible and affordable for hospitals around the country, and across the globe. Tune in for the full conversation!  To learn more about Terragene, visit https://terragene.com/ Follow the Terragene social media accounts at: https://www.facebook.com/terragenesa https://www.linkedin.com/company/terragene/ https://www.instagram.com/terragene.tg For general information, reach out to info@terragene.com or better yet, contact Ruben Rios in marketing or Mark directly! Mark.duro@terragene.com Ruben.rios@terragene.com #Terragene #VendorSpotlight #Podcast #BeyondClean

In this CE-approved episode of Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch discusses the road to becoming a department leader and how to best navigate it: -- "If there’s one point where far too many new sterile processing professionals fail, it is realizing that every single day is an interview. You may think that because everyone else is doing it or because that’s how your trainer told you to do it, then it’s okay to engage in bad habits or related behaviors, but here’s the deal: nobody else is going to be the manager either if they are not acting like a leader today." To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

In many healthcare facilities, Sterile Processing departments fall under the reporting structure of perioperative services. The same cannot be said at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). The Central Processing department at this facility broke the mold when it joined forces with Supply Chain and created a new reporting structure within their surgical services. On this week's Beyond Clean special release, we're sharing an exclusive interview from the 2019 HPN SPD Department of the Year award winner, CHOP's Robert Silverstein, Senior Director, Central Processing and High-Level Disinfection/Sterilization, from our "Conference of Champions" event earlier this year.    Join us for this interview as we hear from Robert about the benefits his department has experienced since making this structural change to report to & through Supply Chain. From the optimization of preference cards and supply chain management to the significant improvement to OR “On Time” starts, this reporting structure is certainly proven to be effective.  Gather around with your favorite inventory specialist and tune in for this collaborative discussion! Each "Conference of Champions" special release episode is individually approved for 1 CE, so once you finish this interview, you can download your CE certificate immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week.  For access to this CE quiz and over 300 other free CE credits, visit our CE Credit Hub: http://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Putting the Puzzle Together for Point of Use Pre-Cleaning Compliance - Part 2". 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

With features that help streamline processes and reduce the possibility of wet sets, Aesculap’s next generation rigid container is everything you’d expect from the market leader.¹ The new AESCULAP Aicon™ Sterile Container System is a sterilization powerhouse that delivers 100% container and basket synchronization, up to 47 percent less dry time with the Enhanced Drying System (EDS)² and up to a 200 percent increase in sterile aseptic area.³ On this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™ we talk with Michael Strand, Regional Sales Director at Aesculap AIC about the ways these containers may provide an immediate impact to patient outcomes, operational efficiency, sustainability, and staff satisfaction. Tune in to hear how Aesculap's constant innovation offers the most comprehensive, FDA-approved selection of container sizes and applications on the market, including steam, IUSS and ETO modalities. Visit Aesculap online at aesculapusa.com and check out the Aesculap Academy at educate.beyondclean.net/aesculap. Get updates on products and services by following Aesculap (US) on LinkedIn. #VendorSpotlight #AesculapUSA #Efficiency #Sustainability #SterileProcessing #Quality #RigidContainer #Containers #PatientSafety #OperatingRoom #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SPD #CSSD #SPS #Surgery #MDR   ¹ According to ECRI data from May 2020 to June 2021 ² With AESCULAP Aicon EDS models. Data on file. ³ Data on file.

On this CE approved release of Articles On-The-Go, we confront the industry secret of non-compliance.  Are you really following ALL of the your manufacturer's instructions for use?  Is it even possible? "So I want to issue a call to action today. If you're a vendor of medical devices, equipment, instrument tracking, sterility assurance or any other CS product/service -- WE NEED YOUR HELP! Get your CS customer behind closed doors and get some honesty from them. You may be surprised at what you hear." To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

Is it possible for one Sterile Processing department to support the daily decontamination, assembly, and sterilization needs of an entire healthcare system? Does centralizing instrument reprocessing still render the same quality and service as an in-house SPD? On this week's Beyond Clean special release, we're sharing an exclusive interview from the 2020 HPN SPD Department of the Year award winner, M Health Fairview's Lori Ferrer, from our "Conference of Champions" event earlier this year.    No one knows how to meet centralized surgical instrumentation needs quite like Lori Ferrer and her team of Sterile Processing technicians at M Health Fairview’s Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD). Through a system-wide standardization of surgical trays and a detailed instrument tracking process, this department is equipped with the tools necessary to streamline all steps in their reprocessing cycle. Tune in to find out how this Central Sterile Services Department successfully reprocesses a whopping four million surgical instruments annually!   Each "Conference of Champions" special release episode is individually approved for 1 CE, so once you finish this interview, you can download your CE certificate immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week.  For access to this CE quiz and over 300 other free CE credits, visit our CE Credit Hub: http://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub

[Listen & download the BONUS content!] Validated disinfection of channel-less endoscopes & TEE probes without water or chemicals all in less than 60 seconds? Welcome to the UV-C revolution, #CleanFreaks! Joining us for this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™ interview is Daan Hoek, co-founder at UV Smart, to discuss how their D60 disinfecting equipment (FDA registered Class 2) is now providing the US with a sustainable, economical, and environmentally friendly solution for tackling some of our biggest infection control gaps. Tune in to hear Daan explain how the D60 achieves minimum log-4 reduction on the full spectrum of infection-causing microorganisms (such as bacteria, spores, and viruses), and actually keeps track of who cleans, disinfects, and removes an endoscope from the D60 after each cycle, eliminating opportunities for reprocessing mistakes. Listen to the full interview here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/beyondclean/BC_UVS_VS1.mp3 Click on the gift icon to download the BONUS content via pdf.  Check out this short YouTube video about how to implement the D60 system: https://educate.beyondclean.net/uvsmartd60 Find out more about UV Smart by visiting: https://www.uv-smart.com/beyondclean  Or connect directly with Daan Hoek on Linkedin at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daanhoek/ #UVSmart #D60 #Disinfection #UVC #TEEProbes #ENTScopes #BeyondClean #VendorSpotlight #Podcast #WeFightDirty 

On this CE-approved release of Articles On-The-Go, listen as Hank explains the common experiences of OR bullies and what you can do about it: "For all those in this industry who see or hear of surgeon bullying happening to your CS/SPD team, stand up and speak out for these victims downstairs. We need your voice. We need your support. We need our story to be told. And we need these surgical bullies to be held accountable. Change is possible. But it will take courage..." To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

What is the power of creating partnerships in the perioperative setting? How do these partnerships impact Sterile Processing success and quality of patient care? On this week's Beyond Clean special release, we're sharing an exclusive interview from the 2022 HPN SPD Department of the Year award winners, NorthShore University Health, from our "Conference of Champions" event earlier this year.    If you ask NorthShore University Health System’s Director of Sterile Processing, Courtney Mace Davis, she will tell you the value of establishing “perioperative partnerships” in healthcare settings is indispensable. How do you establish these partnerships you may ask? In their opinion it all starts and ends with RESPECT! Join Courtney, along with Embry Alavarez & Caryn Moore to hear how thier SPD team learned how to engender respect for their role through cross-departmental partnerships, accountability, and automation. Gather your favorite perioperative co-workers and tune in!   Each "Conference of Champions" special release episode is individually approved for 1 CE, so once you finish this interview, you can download your CE certificate immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week.  For access to this CE quiz and over 300 other free CE credits, visit our CE Credit Hub: http://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "No Cookie Cutter Approach: Part 1". 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

On this CE-approved release of Articles On-The-Go, listen as Hank underlines the top 10 ways hospitals put their patients and Sterile Processing Departments at risk: "Chances are high that there may be unmet needs sitting in plain sight in your facility's CS/SPD department. Even if this team made it through your most recent infection control tracer or tri-annual survey, there may still be issues that need addressing, capital that needs investing, and collaboration that needs implementing. Because many CS problems occur out of sight of perioperative leaders and are physically removed from frontline patient care, it can be easy for hospital administrators to underestimate the real scope of their challenges and the fundamental importance they play..."  To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Where's My Indicator?". 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

Effective endoscopy cleaning is one of the greatest challenges of modern instrument reprocessing. Superbugs and healthcare acquired infections (HAI) are lurking in unseen channels and studies are showing many of our current cleaning practices are still missing the mark.  Joining us for this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™ is Jason Minutillo, Director of Quality for SPD and HLD for UCHealth, to speak to the critical role that manual cleaning in general, and effective brushing in particular, plays in taking these medical devices from dirty to clean so that they can be dependably disinfected or sterilized. Learn about the evidence the PULL THRU™ team use to support their belief that the PULL THRU™ Cleaning Brush is the most beneficial single-pass cleaning brush on the market today. Tune in to hear more!  If you enjoy what you hear on today's Vendor Spotlight™, contact PULL THRU™ or your local distributor for a demo pack – containing a short length of channel and a PULL THRU brush.  Dip one end of the tube into a cup of cold coffee and see how well the PULL THRU brush works (but don’t drink the coffee afterwards!)  You can also visit PULL THRU™ on their website at pullthru.net.nz  Email them at info@pullthru.net.nz  Or follow them on LinkedIn and Twitter (@Pull_Thru_Brush) #PullThru #Brushes #FlexibleScopes #Lumens #Cannulas #Education #SterileProcessing #OperatingRoom #Endoscopy #VendorSpotlight #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty 

On this CE-approved release of Articles On-The-Go, listen as Hank equips fearless leaders with the "weapons" of on-boarding to make successful and fierce technicians: "Few things are more important to the life and strength of your CS department than getting onboarding/training right. If poor training practices become your Achilles’ heel, your team and surgical quality could suffer for generations, with the same bad habits, bad culture, and bad information being passed on from one technician to another. Our mission of safe patient care is too important to compromise with just having a "warm body" to fill a staffing need, or settling for a technician who is "good enough" to get by. We need to be producing cultural CS-warriors and warrior-learners who know every square inch of our departments and are willing to stand their ground against the massive microbial army constantly seeking to do our patients harm."  To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Understanding Different Types of Repair Programs - Conclusion". 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

The world of safely & compliantly managing ultrasound probe inventory is no easy feat. Manual leak testing is excessively time-consuming, and the lack of proactive equipment management leaves these high-cost devices open to regular inventory downtime and catastrophic failure. On this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™, we speak with Levi Moore, B.Sc., MBA, President and COO Acertara Acoustic Laboratories, about his company's mission to simultaneously reduce the costs associated with maintaining this equipment, while ensuring both patient and user safety, as well as the clinical integrity of the ultrasound examination itself. Tune in to find out about how the Ampsafe™ microprocessor based Ultrasound Transducer Leakage tester automates the manual steps currently required in leakage testing, presents actual leakage values, ensures data integrity, and automatically communicates these results to your clinical engineer team!   Sterile processing departments who are interested in moving their electrical testing into an automated and time and money-saving process can contact Levi's team through their website (www.acertaralabs.com), via email (at Ampsafe@acertaralabs.com), or by phone (303.834.8413).    And don't forget to follow Acertara on Linkedin for more education around ultrasound quality, testing, and safety! https://www.linkedin.com/company/acertara/  

On this CE-approved release of Articles On-The-Go, listen as Hank describes how to cultivate technicians that believe in your department's mission: "don't underestimate the power of highlighting concrete examples of your mission-in- action for your team. This means taking every opportunity available to make all those lofty words and ideals mean something real to your people, something they can almost touch..."  To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "How Do I Know It's Sterile?". 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

With over 150+ years in the surgical instrument manufacturing & repair business, Aesculap knows a thing or two about what it takes to solve the everyday problems of their clinical partners in Sterile Processing & the Operating Room. On this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™ we talk with Pawel Szczygiel, Manager, ATS Repairs at Aesculap USA about the depth of expertise that goes into every surgical instrument repair they support in over 50 countries around the globe, and their commitment to working hard to help your surgical team operate with greater precision. Tune in to hear how they are leveraging the latest education & technology to continue staying out in front of medical device repairs from scopes, to power equipment, to stainless steel and beyond. Visit Aesculap online at aesculapusa.com and check out the Aesculap Academy at educate.beyondclean.net/aesculap. Get updates on products and services by following Aesculap (US) on LinkedIn. #VendorSpotlight #AesculapUSA #InstrumentQuality #SterileProcessing #Quality #ATS #Repair #RigidContainer #Containers #PatientSafety #OperatingRoom #Efficiency #SurgicalInstruments #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SPD #CSSD #SPS #Surgery #MDR

On this CE-approved release of Articles On-The-Go, listen as Hank outlines best practices for balancing school & a Sterile Processing career: "As with any other goal in life, completing college is something countless folks have done before you and many more will do after you. And many of us have also done it while working in our local SPD department. While becoming an A+ student/technician won't be easy, it's totally doable, and it's possible to do it excellently. Hopefully these tips will encourage you to stay the course, get the grade, and keep #FightingDirty wherever you go in life..."  To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Putting the Puzzle Together for Point-of-Use Pre-Cleaning Compliance: Part 1". 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

Nothing that happens in our Sterile Processing departments happens in a silo -- especially when it comes to the reprocessing workflow of our surgical trays. Even though we know this truth, it can be difficult to see the impact each member of the larger healthcare team has on our daily mission: Sterile Processing, Vendor Reps, and the Manufacturer. How can these three perspectives align to overcome the reprocessing challenges we all face? On this week’s release of the Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™ series we speak with Roger Fries, SPD clinical manager at OrthoIndy in Indianapolis, Ryan Pistone, Former orthopedic representative at Zimmer Biomet, and Rick Martz, sales representative of ONE TRAY® and EZ-TRAX™ at 3T Medical about their experiences navigating the complexities of supporting surgery with sterile inventory, every surgery, every time. Join us for a conversation that goes beyond assumptions to what each perspective really adds to getting surgical instruments from dirty, to clean, to sterile, without missing a beat! You can learn more by visiting www.onetray.com or E-mail them at info@onetray.com  Don't forget to look for educational information and ask questions directly on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/onetray-ist/ and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ONETRAYIST #VendorSpotlight #Innovation #Disruption #Users #48Storage #ONETRAY #EZTRAX #SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SPD #CS #MDR #SPS #Surgery #VendorRep #Manufacturers

On this CE-approved release of Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch highlights one of those email faux pas you should avoid in SPD leadership: the CC Shotgun: "This mistake assumes that everyone needs to know something that really only one person needs to know. A good rule of thumb is to ask others beforehand if they want to be CC'ed regarding particular topics. Keep in mind, if you are emailing about an "issue" or error, taking the shotgun approach to CC'ing can come off as ganging up on a person or department. Because of the nature of email, everyone you CC and anything you write can be interpreted in different ways. Take care not to pull the CC-trigger too carelessly..." To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this CE-approved release of Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch recalls what it was like leading his first SPD staff meeting and recounts some lessons to help you lead your next SPD meeting #LikeABoss: "You need to consider the fact that any meeting you lead may include some questions, concerns, or even "push-back" from those in the room (either your staff, OR counterparts, or administrative leaders). Find out who will be there, and try to anticipate what their objections or concerns may be -- then go on the offensive. If you address a concern head on, before it is raised, not only do you retain control of the train of thought, you demonstrate your grasp of the depth and breadth of the issue at hand..." To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

What impact does surgical instrument data have on the real-world challenges we face daily in Sterile Processing? Is it possible to increase efficiency and reduce costs in the current age of systemic staffing shortages? On this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™, we speak with MarBeth Petty, Instrument Implementation Manager with Symmetry Surgical, about how their team is empowering Sterile Processing departments across the country with powerful inventory data to make lasting, positive changes in their facilities. Tune in as MarBeth shares a story of how this collaboration impacted a local hospital and led them to extend the data initiative across their entire health system! Click on the "Bonus Content" in your Beyond Clean Mobile App for this episode to download the latest Symmetry Surgical whitepaper discussed on this episode or visit  https://cdn.brandfolder.io/TVDZACS7/at/hvqn8mw35nk6z6p83qc63k/SS_Memorial_Hermann_Case_Study_WhitePaper_FA_04262022_v1.pdf.    Finally, visit their website at www.symmetrysurgical.com/instrument-inventory-solutions to learn more about how Symmetry Surgical Instrument Inventory Solutions like Count Sheet Commander™ and Set IQ™ are helping Sterile Processing teams just like you leverage the power of data to improve your department! 

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Case Cart Considerations". 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

Frontline clinicians and the patients they support cannot afford to encounter non-functional instrumentation and equipment in the surgical workflow. So how do your Sterile Processing and Operating Room teams ensure your surgical equipment and instruments are fully functional, safe and consistently perform at the highest level -- every surgery, every time? Joining us for the latest Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™ is Michael Matthews, MBA, CLSSGB, Director of Customer Training and Education at Agiliti, where he discusses the tremendous resources and creative partnerships available to clinicians to solve common process breakdowns within the OR and SPD. How can data transparency and repair reports lead to less preventable instrument damage? What tools are clinicians using to audit their processes and improve their quality? Tune in to learn more!   For more information about Agiliti, you can visit agilitihealth.com or follow them on Linkedin at linkedin.com/company/agilitihealth/   #AgilitiHealth #SurgicalInstruments #FlexibleScopes #InstrumentRepair #Education #SterileProcessing #OperatingRoom #Endoscopy

On this CE-approved release of Articles On-The-Go, learn about how successful leadership sometimes looks like taking a step back from the daily flurry of activities: "Just as important as your department-wide meetings is scheduling regular time with your leadership team to discuss workflow challenges, shift dynamics, improvement projects, and staff development. The value of having a dedicated opportunity for your leaders to collaborate together without being pulled in a million different directions is hard to overstate. Give your leaders time to think, plan, and grow together on a weekly basis, and they will give you the kind of leadership that makes great teams..." To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Peel Pack Storage". 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

If you take a close look around you the next time you're in the middle of a Sterile Processing department, there are so many things around you that can & should be tested and inspected. What are the most valuable tools out there today that can help you optimize your processes and better protect your patients? On this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™ we talk with Kevin Anderson, Clinical Education Specialist at Healthmark Industries, about the what, why, and how behind the unique solutions their team have brought to market that are changing the way Sterile Processing professionals fight dirty, every instrument, every time.  Tune in now to learn how important it is to be checking your pulse flow lumen washers, testing your laparoscopic insulation, and more! If patient safety is your goal, this is a conversation you won't want to miss! Visit www.hmark.com for more information or call 1-800-521-6224. Healthmark provides free consultations for enhanced inspection, endoscope reprocessing, Joint Commission preparation, and more.     Follow Healthmark Industries on Linkedin, Facebook, and YouTube.  #VendorSpotlight #Healthmark #SterileProcessing #Inspection #Borescope #InsulationTesting #LumenChecks #Lumens #EnhancedVisualization #Tools #Reprocessing #Safety #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SPD #CS #MDR #SPS #Surgery

On this CE-approved release of Articles On-The-Go, learn about how to use Linkedin to benefit yourself, your career, and your future as a Sterile Processing professional: "As the old cliché says, "Anything worth doing is worth doing right." If you want to "do" Linkedin right as a CS professional or vendor, you must come to this platform with a strategic plan. Even if your ultimate goal is just building the most vibrant network of knowledgeable CS leaders like yourself, to share best practices and best products, that will not happen organically. Hopefully these three social media weapons will help you win the war against mediocre profiles and mundane marketing content so that you can take dominion over the Sterile Processing universe. What do you say? Let’s get clicking..." To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "The Golden Rule: Timely Advice for Endoscopy Pre-Cleaning". 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

On this CE-approved release of Articles On-The-Go, tune in for encouragement around taking control of out-of-control consignment inventory in your Sterile Processing department: "If you feel like you're drowning in consignment trays, I hope this post gives you a few ideas on how to start the long, hard swim to the shore. If you're wanting to put your data collection and consignment process into overdrive, check out a few of the loaner/consignment management systems on the market -- and look into leveraging them to improve your facility's consignment management. Whatever you do, don't let your vendors forget that consignment is a privilege, not a right -- and be willing to break the chains if you need to...." To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Vendor Policy Challenges: Part 2 - The Vendor Perspective". 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

Nothing compares to true clinical user insight on how, where, and when a medical device fits into the workflow of our surgical teams. After all, clinicians know better than anyone else what they need to do their jobs more effectively, develop compliant department policies, and fight dirty, every instrument, every time. On this week’s release of the Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™ Series, we speak with David Jagrosse, CRCST, CHL & Sarah B Cruz, CSPDT, CRCST, CHL about their experiences from beta-users to long time advocates of the ONE TRAY® sterilization container, and what they've learned along the way about creating survey-proof policies, product onboarding, and the science of safe device reprocessing. Join us as we hear about their decade of experience with one of the most disruptive devices in the industry today.  You can learn more by visiting www.onetray.com or E-mail them at info@onetray.com  Don't forget to look for educational information and ask questions directly on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/onetray-ist/ and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ONETRAYIST #VendorSpotlight #Innovation #Disruption #Users #Storage #ONETRAY #EZTRAX #SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SPD #CS #MDR #SPS #Surgery #Policies

On this episode of Articles On-The-Go, learn why self-awareness is key to unlocking career growth in Sterile Processing: "Career growth does not happen in a vacuum. It happens in the midst of people -- a large group of opinionated people. And since these opinions become the foundation of your professional reputation, it behooves you to be very aware of what those opinions are and whether or not they line up with your opinion of yourself..." To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Understanding Different Types of Repair Programs - Part 2". 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

On this CE-approved release of Articles On-The-Go, tune in for insights on the challenges of tracking Sterile Processing productivity: "How many of your facility administrators really know what your Sterile Processing team does? Or, perhaps a better question, how many of them know how long it takes for your team to do what they do? How long should it take? Is there even a good answer to that question? First, let's start with some bad answers to these Sterile Processing productivity questions...." To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Journey By Vaporization". 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

This week we dropped the #SterileProcessing industry's first ever LinkedIn Audio™ interview with none other than Johnny Caffaro, the medical device influencer, entrepreneur, and branding thought-leader out there challenging the status quo of the surgical marketing space. Because we love you, we hacked the platform and were able to RECORD the interview for those of you who missed it live! (Currently Linkedin Audio™ does NOT have a recorded ON-Demand option). This is that special archive recording, straight from us to you. Tune in as we discuss everything from the secret lives of the surgical sales rep to the future of collaborative clinical education, and everything in between! Whether you're coming from the device world, OR, or Sterile Processing, we'll have it all mixed into one killer interview with unique insights, real life perspective, and practical takeaways to help you #GetSocial wherever you are in the industry. We hope you enjoy and can't wait to have you join us for the next Linkedin Audio™ event! #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #Exclusive #Interview #LinkedinAudio #Branding #Education #Insight #MedDevice #Surgery #OperatingRoom #SterileProcessing #Marketing

On this CE-approved release of Articles On-The-Go, tune in for thoughts on preparing yourself and your team for surprise resignations in Sterile Processing: "When one of your team members walks out of your office after tendering their resignation, one thought probably comes to mind . . . "Ouch, that hurt." But the time for self-pity is short lived. Although some resignations carry with them the sting of personal defeat, others are tinged with bitter-sweet excitement for a new opportunity for growth and professional development for your former employee. Regardless of the 'reason for the leavin,' as the leader of this team, it's your responsibility to keep the steam engine of Sterile Processing chugging down the tracks. For the unprepared, these surprise exits can be hard to bounce back from, so here are a handful of helpful tips to keep your team moving in the right direction when you're one man down..." To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this CE-approved release of Articles On-The-Go, tune in for insights on shaking up the compensation model in Sterile Processing to reward high performers and incentivize quality: "For those departments and leaders operating under productivity standards (such as Total Items Processed per Month or Total Loads Sterilized), we understand very well that hospital administration puts a productivity number on each of our FTEs ("full time equivalents"). There is a clear expectation that we do our jobs well and do them efficiently. Our department efficiency is monetized. But there's a problem. There is very little external incentive for individual technicians to drive their own efficiency. Sure, those who take personal pride in being productivity leaders will naturally stand out in a department -- but what about everyone else? Does it incentivize technicians to pay them similar rates for differing levels of productivity and quality? What's the number one complaint of cross-shift dynamics? "They're not pulling their own weight." What if we could cut this complaint off at the root -- and revolutionize the way we link compensation to quality Sterile Processing at the same time?..." To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Suture Storage Struggles". 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

With over 4 million uses in the surgical setting and zero known adverse events for the 9-year history of the device, the safety of the ONE TRAY® container is beyond question. Recent acknowledgments from FDA have confirmed the manufacturer's validated 48-hour storage claim, thus moving it out of any conversation regarding immediate-use. So, what's next? On this week’s release of the Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™ Series, we speak with Dave Billman, COO of ONE TRAY® IST about the latest communications regarding the company's product, the historical interactions that have led them to where they are today, and the way forward for current & future users of this American-made rigid container solution. Whether you have been following the ONE TRAY® conversation since the very beginning or are new to the industry shifts, this interview is the one you've all been waiting for!  You can learn more by visiting www.onetray.com or E-mail them at info@onetray.com    Don't forget to look for educational information and ask questions directly on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/onetray-ist/ and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ONETRAYIST   #VendorSpotlight #Innovation #Disruption #FDA #Storage #ONETRAY #EZTRAX #SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SPD #CS #MDR #SPS #Surgery 

To celebrate International Beyond Clean Day 2022, we are excited to release an exclusive album dedicated to our Sterile Processing heroes and #CleanFreaks around the globe who fight dirty, every instrument every time. Thanks for all you've done for us over the past five years since we launched Beyond Clean in 2017 by helping us create the leading digital platform for education, engagement, and inspiration in the medical device reprocessing industry! We can't wait to see what's in store for the years to come! Until then, keep fighting dirty, TURN UP THE VOLUME and enjoy Track 8 from Beyond the Tunes, entitled "Major Tray," written & performed by Ezra James Imperial.  Additional album tracks will be releasing throughout the day! #BeyondTheTunes #BeyondCleanDay #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #WeEducateDifferently #SterileProcessing #Heroes #Recognition #Value #Respect 

To celebrate International Beyond Clean Day 2022, we are excited to release an exclusive album dedicated to our Sterile Processing heroes and #CleanFreaks around the globe who fight dirty, every instrument every time. Thanks for all you've done for us over the past five years since we launched Beyond Clean in 2017 by helping us create the leading digital platform for education, engagement, and inspiration in the medical device reprocessing industry! We can't wait to see what's in store for the years to come! Until then, keep fighting dirty, TURN UP THE VOLUME and enjoy Track 7 from Beyond the Tunes, entitled "Wildfire" written & performed by Flora Heinasuo.  Additional album tracks will be releasing throughout the day! #BeyondTheTunes #BeyondCleanDay #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #WeEducateDifferently #SterileProcessing #Heroes #Recognition #Value #Respect 

To celebrate International Beyond Clean Day 2022, we are excited to release an exclusive album dedicated to our Sterile Processing heroes and #CleanFreaks around the globe who fight dirty, every instrument every time. Thanks for all you've done for us over the past five years since we launched Beyond Clean in 2017 by helping us create the leading digital platform for education, engagement, and inspiration in the medical device reprocessing industry! We can't wait to see what's in store for the years to come! Until then, keep fighting dirty, TURN UP THE VOLUME and enjoy Track 6 from Beyond the Tunes, entitled "It Doesn't Always Have to Be This Way." Additional album tracks will be releasing throughout the day! #BeyondTheTunes #BeyondCleanDay #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #WeEducateDifferently #SterileProcessing #Heroes #Recognition #Value #Respect 

To celebrate International Beyond Clean Day 2022, we are excited to release an exclusive album dedicated to our Sterile Processing heroes and #CleanFreaks around the globe who fight dirty, every instrument every time. Thanks for all you've done for us over the past five years since we launched Beyond Clean in 2017 by helping us create the leading digital platform for education, engagement, and inspiration in the medical device reprocessing industry! We can't wait to see what's in store for the years to come! Until then, keep fighting dirty, TURN UP THE VOLUME and enjoy Track 5 from Beyond the Tunes, entitled "Go Beyond" written and performed by Katie Eckeberger. Additional album tracks will be releasing throughout the day! #BeyondTheTunes #BeyondCleanDay #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #WeEducateDifferently #SterileProcessing #Heroes #Recognition #Value #Respect 

To celebrate International Beyond Clean Day 2022, we are excited to release an exclusive album dedicated to our Sterile Processing heroes and #CleanFreaks around the globe who fight dirty, every instrument every time. Thanks for all you've done for us over the past five years since we launched Beyond Clean in 2017 by helping us create the leading digital platform for education, engagement, and inspiration in the medical device reprocessing industry! We can't wait to see what's in store for the years to come! Until then, keep fighting dirty, TURN UP THE VOLUME and enjoy Track 4 from Beyond the Tunes, entitled "Millions of Stars" written & performed by Regan Wakeman. Additional album tracks will be releasing throughout the day! #BeyondTheTunes #BeyondCleanDay #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #WeEducateDifferently #SterileProcessing #Heroes #Recognition #Value #Respect 

To celebrate International Beyond Clean Day 2022, we are excited to release an exclusive album dedicated to our Sterile Processing heroes and #CleanFreaks around the globe who fight dirty, every instrument every time. Thanks for all you've done for us over the past five years since we launched Beyond Clean in 2017 by helping us create the leading digital platform for education, engagement, and inspiration in the medical device reprocessing industry! We can't wait to see what's in store for the years to come! Until then, keep fighting dirty, TURN UP THE VOLUME and enjoy Track 3 from Beyond the Tunes, entitled "Playing Second Fiddle." Additional album tracks will be releasing throughout the day! #BeyondTheTunes #BeyondCleanDay #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #WeEducateDifferently #SterileProcessing #Heroes #Recognition #Value #Respect 

To celebrate International Beyond Clean Day 2022, we are excited to release an exclusive album dedicated to our Sterile Processing heroes and #CleanFreaks around the globe who fight dirty, every instrument every time. Thanks for all you've done for us over the past five years since we launched Beyond Clean in 2017 by helping us create the leading digital platform for education, engagement, and inspiration in the medical device reprocessing industry! We can't wait to see what's in store for the years to come! Until then, keep fighting dirty, TURN UP THE VOLUME and enjoy Track 2 from Beyond the Tunes, entitled "Pay Day." Additional album tracks will be releasing throughout the day! #BeyondTheTunes #BeyondCleanDay #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #WeEducateDifferently #SterileProcessing #Heroes #Recognition #Value #Respect 

To celebrate International Beyond Clean Day 2022, we are excited to release an exclusive album dedicated to our Sterile Processing heroes and #CleanFreaks around the globe who fight dirty, every instrument every time. Thanks for all you've done for us over the past five years since we launched Beyond Clean in 2017 by helping us create the leading digital platform for education, engagement, and inspiration in the medical device reprocessing industry! We can't wait to see what's in store for the years to come! Until then, keep fighting dirty, TURN UP THE VOLUME and enjoy Track 1 from Beyond the Tunes, entitled "So Clean." Additional album tracks will be releasing throughout the day! #BeyondTheTunes #BeyondCleanDay #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #WeEducateDifferently #SterileProcessing #Heroes #Recognition #Value #Respect   

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Robotic Instrument Protection". 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

On this CE-approved release of Articles On-The-Go, tune in for ideas on recruiting all-stars for your Sterile Processing department: "Great teams don't just happen. They are built and sustained through the blood, sweat, toil, and tears of their leaders. The natural rhythms of SPD life tend to send some of your greatest techs off to bigger and better things. And that's okay. But it's also one of the biggest reasons why excellent recruiting is so important. It's one thing to lose someone great. It's an even bigger hit when you don't have any other talent in the bullpen. Build these recruiting relationships/pipelines now. When the time comes to call in the reinforcements, you and your team will be glad you did!" To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Aluminum May Hate Your Detergent". 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

On this CE-approved episode of Articles On-The-Go, Hank explains the importance of advocating for best products as well as best practices: "If your department has fallen in love with a lumen brush or rigid container system, share your story, tell your tale. Have you found the perfect sleeve for a laryngoscope blade? Inquiring minds want to know. As Sterile Processing professionals, we are not only experts in processes, but we -- the users -- can become experts in our products. Ultimately, we are all on the same team. We all want the safest patient care and best sterile processing possible at every facility in the country -- because those teams could be caring for us or our loved ones someday, in addition to every other patient who passes through their door. Safety comes with knowing what the best tools are to do the job. Do you want to build a better Sterile Processing universe? Commit to becoming an advocate for best products..." To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

Effective education programs for the Sterile Processing and Operating Room spaces help build staff confidence and lower staff frustration. On this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™ we talk with Taylor Hamscher, Associate Product Manager at Aesculap USA about their innovative education programs presented by clinical subject matter experts live, virtually, and on-site that address patient outcomes, operational efficiency, sustainability, and clinical & staff satisfaction. Tune in to hear how the clinical team at Aesculap is helping teams operate with greater precision by closing the knowledge gaps and reducing errors in Sterile Processing and Operating Rooms everywhere.   Visit Aesculap online at aesculapusa.com and check out the Aesculap Academy at educate.beyondclean.net/aesculap. Get updates on products and services by following Aesculap on LinkedIn.  #VendorSpotlight #AesculapUSA #InstrumentQuality #SterileProcessing #Sterilization #Education #RigidContainer #Pfiedler #PatientSafety #OperatingRoom #Efficiency #Productivity #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SPD #CSSD #SPS #Surgery #MDR  

On this CE-approved release of Articles On-The-Go, we cover the critical importance of collaborating with Infection Control professionals to keep your patients safe and get your SPD departments what they need: "While few folks would argue with the importance of high level infection control practices within Sterile Processing departments in the abstract, we still often face logistical challenges with getting this message heard when it counts. When compared to flashy, multi-million dollar OR suites or ICU rooms being visited daily by physicians, nurses, and patients -- SPD departments can sometimes seem more low maintenance or lower priority in the grand scheme of facility life. This can lead to our department needs naturally settling to the bottom of capital purchase lists, being skipped over during facility tours by visiting C-suite leaders, or missing out on membership invites to important committees. If you don't want that to happen (or want to change it if it already has), you can find no greater advocates for the Sterile Processing cause than your friends in Infection Control. Know them, let them know you, and commit to working together for safer patient care..." To listen to the full episode click here. To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Total Organic Carbon: Bioburden or Just Slime?". 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

What if the technology of tomorrow was already available to change the way you run your Sterile Processing department today? How would remote access to your department's reprocessing equipment and workflow impact your ability to better provide excellent care to your Operating Room customers? Joining us on this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight to discuss these exciting technologies are Belimed team members Mohammed Murad, Regional Business Owner of Connectivity and Philippe Heim, Global Head for Digitalization. During this exclusive interview, you'll hear how Belimed's new SmartHub software can provide real time machine data designed to benefit the entire Sterile Processing team through continuously evolving features and updates, like remote access, dashboards, e-learning, troubleshooting, and more. With surgical innovation continuing to flow into our hospitals at an ever-increasing rate, it's time for our SPD departments to finally get ahead of the technology curve. Tune in to learn how the SmartHub software is making that possible for Sterile Processing professionals just like you! For more information about how Belimed is transforming the surgical instrument reprocessing landscape, visit https://www.belimed.com/en-us/smarthub You can also follow Belimed on social media by visiting: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/belimed-ag/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BelimedInfectionControl   #Belimed #SmartHub #DigitalTransformation #SurgicalInstruments #Technology #SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #VendorSpotlight #WeFightDirty

It's Thursday...but Friday is coming! Will your department be ready? On this CE-approved release of Articles On-The-Go, get some tips on ensuring your department is set to weather the weekend storm:"No matter how you spend your Fridays in SPD, do yourself and your team a favor and give them the tools they need to dominate the next two days. Your weekend warriors will appreciate all the help they can get, and you'll sleep much more soundly at night knowing the department is in well supplied, competent hands...." To listen to the full episode click here. To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Vendor Policy Changes: Part 1 - The Facility Approach". 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

On this CE-approved release of Articles On-The-Go, get some inspiration and insight for how to host your own Sterile Processing Olympics for your department: "There are few words that instill a greater sense of epic-ness in the hearts and minds of most people than the word "Olympics." Even if you're not the kind of person who records every second of Curling at the Winter Olympics, there's something undeniably exciting about watching the world's best athletes battle against each other for national pride and personal ambition. But what would you say if I told you that you could bring a little bit of that epic feel into your own Sterile Processing department? All the tradition, all the excitement, all the pursuit of personal excellence -- huddled over a Major Vascular Tray. Not only is it possible, but you may find that it becomes your department's favorite annual event. Let's take a look at what you'll need to make it happen and make it happen successfully..." To listen to the full episode click here. To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Understanding Different Types of Repair Programs - Part 1". 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

Surgical instrument identification is one of the most important skills that a Sterile Processing professional can have. Without knowing what each medical device actually is, it becomes impossible to properly clean, inspect, package, sterilize, and distribute with any accuracy or compliance. On this unique Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight episode, we feature a ground-breaking new surgical instrument database developed by LayerJot that is poised to change the way Sterile Processing technicians leverage assisted-reality technology to take their skills to the next level. Join us for this discussion as Etay Gafni, CEO of LayerJot, describes the value of such a tool to impact surgical quality across the continuum of care. When speed and precision are of the essence, this surgical instrument directory is ready at your fingertips. For more information about world’s largest FREE instrument database search tool, visit them at http://www.layerjot.com Download the SID mobile app on Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sid-by-layerjot/id1624017506 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.layerjot.hub.sid Or access SID via your web-browser on: https://sid.layerjot.com #Layerjot #SID #MobileApp #SurgicalInstruments #Technology #SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #VendorSpotlight #WeFightDirty

On this CE-approved release of Articles On-The-Go, tune in for an honest conversations regarding Sterile Processing leaders and the vendors who support us: "Every product or service we purchase has to be justified in some way. Whether it's just a justification to ourselves for why we preferred widget A over widget B, or a budget justification to the CFO of why this is a wise financial decision for the organization -- we wish vendors knew that we appreciate real, hard data on their products. We all want the highest of quality for our patients, on that everyone agrees. But just telling our CFO or VP that these lumen brushes are "better" than the more affordable alternatives is going to go over like a lead balloon. If you want to sell us your goods, lay a firm foundation by helping us make the case for your product in our facility. Offer to do a cost analysis for us on how much money we'd save converting from disposable wrap to rigid containers. Help us do a usage study on our nylon lumen brushes and give us a comparison on competitive products. Every product you want to bring into our facility will have cost, quality, workflow, and other consequences associated with it. The more of these consequences that you know coming into it and are able to convince us that they are a net good, the happier you'll be as you're walking out our doors..." To listen to the full episode click here. To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Demystifying Liquid vs. Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide in SPD". 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

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Kanban Systems in Sterile Storage". 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

On this CE-approved release 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 your team that you believe in them and want them to succeed, or you are teaching them that their success is none of your concern. Yes, more than likely you will have to give low performance reviews. And most of you will have at least a few technicians that highly exceed expectations. But your goal as a leader should be to ensure that everyone and their mama knows what those expectations are before the scores are tallied and the pay checks are signed. The rest is up to them. May the scores be ever in their favor!" To listen to the full episode click here. To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Aseptic Presentation: Protecting the Sterile Barrier of Peel Packs". 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

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Chloride: The Enemy of Stainless Steel". 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

On this CE-approved release 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 highly trained and highly experienced technicians, but they are still human beings. Their onboarding process may have to be accelerated, but it needs to be there, nonetheless. You should factor in adequate time for them to get acquainted with your department, staff, and particular "way of doing things," before asking them to work independently. And don't forget, whatever process or cultural issues that were already present in your department will most likely still be there when a traveler arrives. Be particularly cognizant of any permanent staff that may be tempted to be unwelcoming or overbearing toward these new additions to your team. Happy, well-adjusted travelers don't happen in spite of how you lead -- they happen because of it...." To listen to the full episode click here. To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Open Sesame: Chemical Shelf Life and Use Life". 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

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Vendor Performance: More Than How Much You Spend". 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

On this CE-approved release 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 because they knew how important relationships were to doing their jobs well. Some of the best supervisors and managers I've seen were intentional about reaching out to other department leaders and collaborating on mutually beneficial projects. Some of the most boring meetings I've ever been in have borne the greatest fruit because I was present to insist upon following industry best-practices. Excellent SPD leadership can not be one-dimensional. To overcome the danger of professional mediocrity, you must become a triple-threat Sterile Processing leader -- who knows the job, knows their people, and knows how to work within the system..." To listen to the full episode click here. To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Zero to Hero: The Last Hoorah". 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

Ever had a wet pack in your steam sterilizer? Ever had a surgeon question a water spot or discoloration on a surgical instrument? Well then, you're going to want to tune in for this podcast release of Jonathan Wilder's Beyond Clean Expert Series™ Conference session, as we go beyond busted pipes and bust some of the most pervasive water myths in our industry. What guidelines are you expected to know about and follow regarding your water? What impact can poor water quality have on your equipment, instruments, and even bottom line? Make sure to bring your Clinical Engineering and Facilities Management team members to this session so you can have a thoughtful discussion around ensuring your water is working for you and not against you! You can access more content from our Water Quality Expert Series™ by visiting: https://www.beyondclean.net/water-quality-expert Our 2022 Expert Series Conference podcast episodes are individually approved for 1 CE, so once you finish this interview, you can download your CE certificate immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week. For access to this CE quiz and over 250 other free CE credits, visit our CE Credit Hub: beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub #BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #Podcast #CE #JonathanWilder #WaterQuality #ExpertSeries #Conference    

On this CE approved 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 area of surgical instrumentation. Whether it's a set that's unsterile for her first case, a scope that is cloudy for the umpteenth time, or an untimely delay in delivering the additional needle holders he needs to replace the ones that aren't locking properly -- understandable frustration is sure to follow. You may not hear the grumbles down in SPD, but the cultural damage is certainly done and it runs deep. But there's good news. There's light at the end of this gloomy OR hallway. Frustrated surgeons can be won over, and when they are, they can be one of the most powerful agents of change to propel your Sterile Processing department to the forefront of cultural excellence in the minds of the OR team. Let's talk about some key ways your SPD team can get this done…" To listen to the full episode click here. To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Metals: Limits and Effects on Processing". 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

Hydrogen Peroxide sterilization is all around us, but compared to steam, our industry has a long way to go in understanding the true potential of this modality. Is it the solution for higher efficiency? Is it the silver bullet for safer endoscopes? Join us for this exclusive podcast re-release from the 2022 Expert Series™ Conference as we talk to Jean-Luc Lemyre about the background and future of this low temperature workhorse. Jean-Luc outlines how this chemical process works to effect sterilization and discusses when & why it fails. Bring your thinking hat for this one, and make sure to pull in your new technicians to learn about this unique modality! You can access more content from our Low Temp Sterilization Expert Series™ by visiting: https://www.beyondclean.net/low-temp-expert Our 2022 Expert Series Conference podcast episodes are individually approved for 1 CE, so once you finish this interview, you can download your CE certificate immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week. For access to this CE quiz and over 250 other free CE credits, visit our CE Credit Hub: beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub #BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #Podcast #CE #JeanLucLemyre #LowTempSterilization #ExpertSeries #Conference

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "If I Could Save Time in a Bottle: Selecting Detergents for Fast Cycles". 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

On this CE approved release 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 technicians (both new and old). What are your particular department challenges and how are you overcoming them? Is your department located a quarter of a mile away from the OR (like one of my facilities was) or do you process instrumentation for outside facilities requiring tight logistical management and constant communication? These realities define your department and they are the stories that will contextualize and differentiate your department from the others the surveyor may have seen. Your technicians should hear this story from you on such a consistent basis that they can tell it themselves, with genuine confidence and contagious pride..." To listen to the full episode click here. To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Share the Surgical Schedule With Your Reps". 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

How complicated could it be to put something on a shelf and leave it there? Well, if you've spent five minutes inside a busy sterile storage area in the OR or SPD, we don't even have to answer that question.  Don't miss this exclusive podcast-version of the 2022 Expert Series Conference, where our Healthcare Storage Expert™, Dustin Patterson, Regional Sales Manager LogiQuip talks about the little known, but extremely important storage concepts that can save you from stress and ensure your patient ready trays can be found...when the patient is ready for them! Items move, shelves tend to get overloaded, efficiency goes by the wayside, and then something big finally causes everyone to wake up to the risk caused by a broken storage process.  If you have friends in the OR, this is the session you'll want to gather around the computer and collaborate for safer storage. Tune in to hear the latest about what innovators are doing to better protect your surgical assets! You can access more content from our Healthcare Storage Expert Series™ by visiting: https://www.beyondclean.net/storage-expert Our 2022 Expert Series Conference podcast episodes are individually approved for 1 CE, so once you finish this interview, you can download your CE certificate immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week. For access to this CE quiz and over 250 other free CE credits, visit our CE Credit Hub: beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub #BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #Podcast #CE #DustinPatterson #HealthcareStorage #ExpertSeries #Conference

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Safety Reports and Secret Identities". 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

One of the biggest questions on the minds of healthcare professionals today is how to reduce case delays? On this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight we speak with Sean Bogle, Vice President of Turbett Surgical about the Turbett Surgical Instrument Pod- a multi-tray sterilization unit that generates efficiencies by enabling the sterilization of up to 15 trays at once. We discuss the value and impact the Turbett Surgical Instrument Pod has on the Operating Room and Sterile Processing departments by improving staff satisfaction, by eliminating holes in wraps, and by significantly reducing medical waste.  You’re not going to want to miss this! Visit Turbett Surgical online at www.turbettsurgical.com. E-mail info@turbettsurgical.com to see how this technology can impact your facility. Follow Turbett Surgical on LinkedIn and Instagram and check out their product videos on YouTube.  #VendorSpotlight #TurbettSurgical #InstrumentPOD #SterileProcessing #Sterilization #PatientSafety #QualityOfCare #Efficiency #Productivity #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SPD #CSSD #SPS #Surgery #MDR 

On this CE approved release of Articles On-The-Go, tune in for tips on tackling your missing instrument challenges: "Few things are more frustrating for front line techs than to be processing along at full speed, noticing an instrument is missing, and then knowing it will take them forever to find the proper replacement. Whether you utilize a drawer system, peg board, or bin storage for your backup instrumentation -- the key to success here is organization. Personally, I'm a fan of bin storage because it allows you to see the instruments (unlike the drawer system) and removing an instrument is not as difficult as with a crowded peg board (plus you can really make a bin system look sharp if you want to). The cultural impact of an organized backup inventory can mean the difference between a tech who happily spends 20 seconds finding the exact needleholder they need and a tech who begrudgingly leaves their table for a 10 minute excursion to the graveyard of productivity, a.k.a. the rat's nest of a backup wall you have. Don't make your techs choose between a productive night and completed surgical trays. They should want and be able to do both..." To listen to the full episode click here. To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Conductivity & Total Dissolved Solids: What Do They Tell Us?". 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

Are your peel packs crumbling around you? Are you seeing holes, rips, and tears? Or even damage to the surgical instruments themselves? Don't miss this exclusive podcast-version of the 2022 Expert Series Conference, where our Instrument Protection Management Expert™, Craig Ford, Founder & President of SterileBits, Inc. talks about the ins and outs of instrument protection. From innovative design to hardwiring best practices, solving the challenges of instrument packaging and protection is no easy feat. We tackle the basics of this topic before taking the conversation to the next level of efficiencies, sustainability, and more. Tune in to hear the latest about what innovators are doing to better protect your surgical assets! You can access more content from our Instrument Protection Expert Series™ by visiting: https://www.beyondclean.net/instrument-protection-expert Our 2022 Expert Series Conference podcast episodes are individually approved for 1 CE, so once you finish this interview, you can download your CE certificate immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week. For access to this CE quiz and over 250 other free CE credits, visit our CE Credit Hub: beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub #BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #Podcast #CE #CraigFord #InstrumentProtection #ExpertSeries #Conference

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Is Liquid Chemical Sterilization Efficacy the Same as Ethylene Oxide Sterilization?". 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

At some point, you may be faced with an emergency that completely disrupts your department workflow. On this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight we continue the conversation with Mark Munroe, VP of Strategic Projects and Mobile Solutions, about the STERIS Mobile Sterile Processing Unit- a 53-foot trailer that transforms into a state-of-the-art mobile Sterile Processing Department well-suited for when an emergency strikes. Mark discusses emergency preparedness and what situations may warrant a mobile unit. If you are curious about who can come to the rescue in your department’s time of need, tune in now. Follow STERIS Healthcare Products on LinkedIn, Visit STERIS University to Earn FREE CEs, and learn more about the STERIS Mobile Sterile Processing Unit by visiting steris.com/mobileSPD #VendorSpotlight #STERIS #SterileProcessing #Mobile #MobileFleet #Sterilization #SterilityAssurance #Workflow #Productivity #HospitalRenovation #EmergencyPreparedness #Safety #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SPD #CS #MDR #SPS #Surgery #ASHRAE

On this CE approved release of Articles On-The-Go, tune in for ideas about keeping quality as the central focus of your Sterile Processing team: "As with many other things, your vision for quality should start at the front door. Don't hire any technician before you find out where their values lie in terms of a quality work ethic. This will mean integrating a "quality" section into your interview form. Ask them how they have balanced the pursuit of perfection under time constraints in a previous work experience. Have them describe a time when they went over and above to ensure their work product was better than required. If you communicate this standard at the very beginning, your techs will take it for granted that quality is a core value of the department -- and then work accordingly...." To listen to the full episode click here. To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Why Use Enzymes for Pretreatment, Transport, and Holding?". 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

Are you lost when it comes to tackling loaner and consignment trays in your department? Do you experience frustration when holding your reps accountable or when trying to influence surgeons to give you support for vendor management policies and processes? Don't miss this exclusive podcast-version of the 2022 Expert Series Conference, where our Vendor Management Expert™, Jeff Wertz, Chief Commercial Officer at Surgio Health joins us and dives into all things loaners, consignment, and sales representatives! We'll be talking about data, best practices, industry trends, innovations, and more. Let's journey into the vendor tray vortex together! You can access more content from our Vendor Management Expert Series™ by visiting: https://www.beyondclean.net/vendor-expert Our 2022 Expert Series Conference podcast episodes are individually approved for 1 CE, so once you finish this interview, you can download your CE certificate immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week. For access to this CE quiz and over 250 other free CE credits, visit our CE Credit Hub: beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub #BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #Podcast #CE #JeffWertz #VendorManagement #ExpertSeries #Conference

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Loaner Tray Taxes". 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

On this CE approved release of Articles On-The-Go, tune in for insights on how to safely increase the speed of your Sterile Processing team: "If you are able to connect pictures with individual instruments in your tracking system, this can be a huge boost to speedy identification of items during the assembly stage. In addition to pictures, make sure you list the specific instrument manufacturer and catalog number of each instrument on the count sheet for easy verification by your techs. If your tracking system allows you to list multiple substitution information or cross-referencing, do that as well. Any info that can answer a question before it has to be asked can shave critical minutes off of processing times that would otherwise be spent trying to answer questions like, "Is this the exact Debakey forcep they want in this set?..." To listen to the full episode click here. To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Making the Most of Your Sidekick". 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

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Aggressiveness: When Water Attacks". 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

On this CE approved release of Articles On-The-Go, tune in for creative encouragement to read your copy of AAMI ST79: "You've heard it said that it takes a village to raise a child. I would argue that it takes a village to read the standards. Not only was ST79 crafted by a diverse group of Sterile Processing and healthcare leaders across the country, but that's also the best way to read it! Why not get your local or regional Sterile Processing organization to do a monthly conference call where you all get on the phone and talk through one chapter per month of ST79 -- inviting feedback and comments on each recommendation. Approaching the standards in this way would allow for the kind of community interpretation that they were meant to have, and it will give outlet to the stories, tips, and testimonials that we all bring to the table through our individual years of Sterile Processing experience..." To listen to the full episode click here. To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Did Superbugs Disappear?". 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

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "3 Critical Elements for Reducing Dry Soils in Endoscopes". 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

On this CE approved release of Articles On-The-Go, tune in for insight into preparing your department's Sterile Processing technicians for growth opportunities right where they are: "As you interview for entry level SPD tech positions, always be thinking about what inherent qualities this person has for future leadership opportunities -- and, if you can, try to hire folks who are smarter than you. This will mean that you look for more qualities in a potential candidate than just the ones that will make them a high performing tech. Just because someone is a great tech, does not mean they would make a great SPD leader. Hire those candidates who demonstrate personal accountability, ability to collaborate with diverse teams, willingness to accept additional responsibilities as they learn the job, and other big-picture skills that make them stand out from the average worker-bee...." To listen to the full episode click here. To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "4 Reasons to Let Vendors Prepare Trays for Decontamination in the OR". 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

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Zero to Hero: Double Agents in Your Product Catalog." 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

On this CE approved release of Articles On-The-Go, tune in for tips on how to create a competitive Sterile Processing resume: "This resume you are working on could be the road map for all kinds of future career growth. Although you may be thinking it's just for an entry level Sterile Processing position, if you were to land the job, you could very well become the most viable candidate for that supervisor or manager position a few years down the road. The point is, your resume is more important than this one interview. So be willing to invest the amount of time in it that you need to do it excellently..." To listen to the full episode click here. To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here. Stay tuned for new CE approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Hardness: How Does It Affect Processing?". 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

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "First Duodenoscopes, Then Urological Endoscopes... Now Bronchoscopes?". 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

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Why Are Surveyors Focusing on Point-of-Use Instrument Care?". 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

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Are We In a Loaner Bubble?." 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

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Dirty Data Strike Countsheets: This Time Its Personal." 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

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "pH: How Does It Affect My Instruments?" 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

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "When To Use a PCD (or Test Pack)." 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

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "The Role of Disinfectants for Point-Of-Use Instrument Care." 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

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Vendor IFUs: Communication and Trust (But Verify)." 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

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Making Outside Information Your Mentor." 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

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Cost-Benefit Analysis: How Good Should My Water Be, Given That I Don't Have an Infinite Budget?" 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

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Do You Know Your Chemical Sterilants?" 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

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Time and Chemicals for Sterile Processing." 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

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is." 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

In this episode of Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch discusses the impact that attendance and tardiness can have on a department: -- "If the shift start time is seen as an option, and the end of the tardy grace period is seen as the real start time, then leaders and co-workers are handcuffed in a way that they cannot begin their shift handoffs until after the grace period ends, wasting valuable time standing around waiting for everyone to finally get in place. Regardless of the good or bad reasons for the late arrivals, the results still send up red flags that should be addressed." #sterileprocessing #wefightdirty

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Tracking Loaner Pickup: Is It Worth It?" 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

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Protecting Patients and Expanding Product Details." 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

In this episode of Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch discusses lessons healthcare can learn from the fast food industry, including how to handle compensation -- "As wages increase in other industries, it puts a dramatic squeeze on current SPD staff retention and shrinks the available applicant pool as these candidates consider other higher-paying jobs outside of the healthcare setting." #sterileprocessing #wefightdirty

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "What Is the Right Way to Use the Different Water Qualities In Cleaning?" 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

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Is Disinfection Good Enough?." 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

In this episode of Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch highlights a curious bit of lingering vocabulary that won't seem to go away  -- "Yes, the processes of rinsing something in a scrub sink then popping it into an autoclave has almost universally ended (thankfully). But the language of flash has simply taken on a new, albeit more compliant, meaning. What we are left with are two terms (flash and IUSS) that have substantial, if not identical, meanings today—and an entire industry full of intentional or unintentional misuse of them in various clinical contexts." #sterileprocessing #wefightdirty

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 - Part 2." 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

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "The Number of Tools You Need to Effectively Clean." 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

In this episode of Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch discusses the importance of Sterile Processing in on-time starts in surgery:  -- "I eventually realized that there was actually a bright side to being listed as a primary contributor to case delays; you’re invited to things like executive meetings where the sole focus is fixing those problems. This ultimately means you get what every sterile processing leader wants more of: support..." #sterileprocessing #wefightdirty

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Three Strategies to Improve Rep Collaboration." 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

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Specific Products Are Your Ally." 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

In this episode of Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch warns against the danger of misinformation and SPD group-think on Social Media:  -- "Because we often do not know the people on the other end of these social media platforms—what they know and what they don’t—putting the lives of our patients on the line to trust their answers is not a wise or sustainable solution. As helpful as most of these users are trying to be, the end result is often an unintelligible mix of opinions, humor, personal asides, short quips, half-truths, and misinformation..." #sterileprocessing #wefightdirty #beyondclean

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "The Two Major Types of Water Used in Sterile Processing." 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

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Hospital EO and The Automobile: The Race for Gas Efficiency." 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

In this episode of Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch describes a tool that every SPD leader should use in directing their department's culture:  -- "Even though you may already have random one-on-one conversations on the same topics, or bring up similar issues during your staff meetings, a pulse survey allows you to gather these insights anonymously to ensure you really get to the heart of your team’s feelings about the current state of the department culture, direction, and atmosphere. " #sterileprocessing #wefightdirty

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Everyone Loves a Hot Bath: Temperature and Its Effect on Manual Cleaning". 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

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Access and Organization: A Place for Everything, and Everything Has Its Place". 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

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Prediction: Loaners Get Later." 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

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Zero to Hero: How to Move from a Manual to an Electronic Tracking System." 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

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Water Quality: What Is It, and How Does It Affect Life in Sterile Processing?" 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

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "If Water Boils at 212ºF, How Do We Get 270ºF Steam?" 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

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Why Accurate Dosing Matters in Sterile Processing." 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

There's no question that robotic instruments are complex and come with reprocessing challenges. Learn how an automated process can build consistency and confidence in the cleaning outcomes of these intricate devices. Joining us for this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight is Sarah Brown, Senior Product Manager at STERIS to talk with us about the AMSCO 7052HP and 7053HP Washer/Disinfectors and the new RAS (Robotic Assisted Surgery) Cycle and Racks validated and cleared for processing da Vinci instruments. If you’d like to save up to 1 hour of processing time for every four robotic instruments, while maintaining a consistent process, you’re going to want to tune in now.  Follow STERIS Healthcare Products on LinkedIn, Visit STERIS University to Earn FREE CEs, and learn more about the AMSCO 7052HP/7053HP by visiting steris.com/7000HP   #VendorSpotlight #STERIS #SterileProcessing #Washer #Disinfector #RAS #Robotics #DaVinci #AMSCO #510K #Decontamination #Workflow #Productivity #Safety #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SPD #CS #MDR #SPS #Surgery   

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Reducing Late Loaned Tray Deliveries." 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

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Reusable Cleaning Tools: Is It Time to Say Goodbye to Your Favorite Brush?". 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

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Dosing Spotlight: Good Policies and Best Practice." 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

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "The Rep Is Not Optimizing Your Inventory." 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

"Twas the night before surgery, when all through decon, Not a case cart was waiting, all the surgeons were gone; The scopes were all hung in their cabinets with care, In hopes that surveyors might smile on them there; The trays were nestled all snug on the shelves; Put there by third shift, the SPD elves; Jill in her scrub hat, and I in my cover, Had just settled down for a break room recover, When out on the floor there arose such a clatter, We sprang from our chairs to see what was the matter. Away back to decon I flew like a flash, Threw open the door and knocked over the trash. The glare of fluorescence looked like new-fallen snow, And gave a stainless-reflection on the objects below, When what to my wondering eyes did appear, But a full set of loaners with a case time so near, With a little old sales rep so lively and quick, I knew in a moment he must be Rep. Nick. More rapid than eagles his excuses they came,  And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name: "Now, Late Booking! now, Last Minute! now No Trays and We Tried! On, Courier Forgot! on, No One Told Me The Time!" To the edge of the sink! to the top of the washer! Now wash away! wash away! wash away faster! As chaff that before a wild hurricane fly, We heard all the reasons for his late delivery 'cept why; Out of the department the sales rep he flew With all of these trays, old Rep. Nick he knew— There wasn't a twinkling, an inkling of chance That we'd have these sets ready for the case in advance. As I drew in my head, and was turning around, Now on the clean side Rep. Nick came with a bound. He was dressed all in scrubs, from his neck to his feet, But his scrubs were stamped with the hospital name down the street; Another bundle of trays he had there in his hands, With stacks of new implants wrapped in rubber bands. His eyes—how they twinkled! his dimples, how merry! His cheeks were like roses, his red bouffant like a cherry! His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow, And his beard cover was as white as the snow; The stick of some Trident he held tight in his teeth, And the smell of peppermint encircled his head like a wreath; He had a broad face and a little round belly That shook when he laughed, like a bowl full of jelly. He was chubby and plump, a jolly old sales rep, But I watched him to ensure he did not skip a step. A wink of his eye and a twist of his head Soon tried to tell me I had nothing to dread; He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, And filled all the Synthes; then turned with a jerk, And laying his finger aside of his nose, Gave us a nod, as out the department he goes; He glanced at his cell phone, and then threw back a "Thanks," As he hurried home for the holidays leaving us in the tank. But I heard him exclaim, ere he walked out of sight— “Merry Christmas you guys, and have a great night!” Written by Hank Balch © 2022. To all those working hard this holiday season, we see you! Thanks for what you do today, and every day. Love, the Beyond Clean team!

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Cleaning Chemistries: How Important Is It In Supporting Your Manual Cleaning Process?." 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

There is only one way to inspect internal channels of medical devices in Sterile Processing. On this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight we talk with Kevin Anderson, Clinical Education Specialist at Healthmark Industries, about the newly released FIS-007 Inspection Borescope designed to inspect channels as small as 1.1mm diameter with interchangeable sizes to meet the specific needs of your department. With a compact design, easy setup, and the option to save photos and videos of your medical devices, your staff can move medical devices confidently to the next stage in reprocessing. Tune in now to learn more!  Visit www.hmark.com for more information or call 1-800-521-6224. Healthmark provides free consultations for enhanced inspection, endoscope reprocessing, Joint Commission preparation, and more.  Follow Healthmark Industries on Linkedin, Facebook, and YouTube.  #VendorSpotlight #Healthmark #SterileProcessing #Inspection #Borescope #EnhancedVisualization #Reprocessing #Safety #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SPD #CS #MDR #SPS #Surgery #ASHRAE

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Germicidal Detergents in Sterile Processing." 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

Understanding cross-contamination is fundamental to being successful Operating Room Nurses, Infection Prevention Practitioners, Surgical Techs, and Sterile Processing Professionals. On this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight we talk with Barbara Ann Harmer, RN, VP of Clinical Services at Innovative Sterilization Technologies and Lisa McKown, Manager of Research and Development at Beyond Clean about a brand new first-of-its-kind interdisciplinary microcredential through the Competency & Credentialing Institute that has value in every area of healthcare. Tune in to learn from the microcredential course developer and one of the first participants in this program about the ways in which educational offerings of this kind will impact hospitals around the globe.  Register for this microcredential at www.beyondclean.net/microcredential.     #VendorSpotlight #CrossContamination #Microcredential #OneDirectionalWorkflow #CCI #Nursing #HandHygiene #PointOfUse #InfectionControl #ONETRAY #SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SPD #CS #MDR #SPS #Surgery  

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Why Are Your Loaner Trays Late?." 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

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "The Special Talents of Enzymes." 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

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Material Compatibility: When In Doubt Check the IFU." 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

Renovating a Sterile Processing department while effectively keeping up with surgical volumes is not an easy task- some may even call it impossible! On this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight we talk with Mark Munroe, VP of Strategic Projects and Mobile Solutions, about the STERIS Mobile Sterile Processing Unit- a 53-foot trailer that transforms into a state-of-the-art mobile Sterile Processing Department. If you’re looking for a solution that will reduce the risk of contamination, keep surgery at the expected volumes throughout a renovation initiative, and potentially save time and money on construction, you’re going to want to tune in now!   Follow STERIS Healthcare Products on LinkedIn, Visit STERIS University to Earn FREE CEs, and learn more about the STERIS Mobile Sterile Processing Unit by visiting steris.com/mobileSPD.  #VendorSpotlight #STERIS #SterileProcessing #Mobile #MobileFleet #Sterilization #SterilityAssurance #Workflow #Productivity #HospitalRenovation #Safety #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SPD #CS #MDR #SPS #Surgery #ASHRAE 

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Vendors and Hospitals: Time for a Fresh Start." 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

When it comes to safe surgical devices, if you are not certain it’s clean, it doesn’t matter what you do next, and your surgical patients could be at risk. On this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight we speak with Debbie Armstrong and Dr. Augusto Sorrequieta, PhD. at Terragene, an innovative new company about the Perfect Wash Control System - a complete and automated cleaning monitoring system designed to react to all critical parameters in washer-disinfector cycles. For an accurate and convenient method of routine control and an assurance of disinfection in your mechanical washers, every cycle, every time, press play to listen now!  Learn more by visiting www.terragene.com or contact Debbie and  Augusto by e-mailing info@terragene.com. Follow them on Facebook (facebook.com/terragenesa), LinkedIn (linkedin.com/company/terragene), and Instagram (instagram.com/terragene.tg).  #VendorSpotlight #Terragene #SterileProcessing #Washer #Disinfection #Sterilization #Assurance #PatientSafety #QualityOfCare #ProcessMonitoring #Safety #Productivity #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SPD #CSSD #SPS #Surgery #MDR

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Ditch the Pipe Cleaners in the Decontamination Department." 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

Occasionally, you interact with a family-owned business with a dream to carry their product solutions from a regional level to a national level. On this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight we talk with Brad Fitzpatrick, co-owner of Stat-Tech Surgical Supply Company, family-owned business, about their vision to offer storage and shelving, stackable plastic bins, cart covers, case carts, and enclosed cabinets that meet specific needs of a Sterile Processing department. If you’re looking for a one-stop-shop for storage and transportation solutions and exclusive tri-state area pricing country-wide, you’re going to want to tune in now!  Visit www.stattechsurgical.com, email info@stattechsurgical.com, or call 973-227-0031 to learn more about Stat Tech Surgical Supply Company solutions and connect on LinkedIn for company updates.  #VendorSpotlight #SterileStorage #SterileTransport #Sterilization #SterilityAssurance #StatTech #OneStopShop #SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SPD #CS  #MDR  #SPS  #Surgery  

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Respect Your Water." 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

When it comes to adding space, a hospital has two options: move to a new building and renovate, which can completely disrupt staff operation, or use the current space and invest in a more space-efficient storage system. On this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight we talk with Ian Loper from DSI about an integrated, high-density storage system that can meet all the safe and efficient sterile storage and transportation needs of your facility. If you’re interested in an efficient healthcare storage system that will increase employee productivity, decrease the cost of labor, and increase bottom-line savings, you’re not going to want to miss this!  Visit www.DSIdirect.com to learn more or e-mail iloper@DSIDirect.com. Follow Ian and the rest of the DSI team on LinkedIn. #VendorSpotlight #SterileStorage #SterileTransport #Sterilization #SterilityAssurance #DSI #EmployeeRetention #Safety #BlueWrap #SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SPD #CS #MDR #SPS #Surgery #CaseCarts #NoTear #Shelving #EmployeeSafety #SupplyChain #AAMI

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "What Are The Different Phases Of A Sterilization Cycle?". 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

When it comes to sterile storage, disorganization can cost a lot of money in inefficiencies and case delays, especially when critical trays are hard to find. On this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight we talk with Phillip Van Gorp, President of Belintra Med IT and Storage Solutions about SMART-FOLD* STERISYSTEM®, a two-touch tray storage and transport solution, installed by Sterile Processing subject matter experts, that helps ensure sterility and provides a comprehensive, economical solution to common storage and transport challenges in Sterile Processing. If you’re searching for more space or your staff has a difficult time finding the trays needed by the Operating Room quickly, you’re going to want to tune into this interview!  For a no-cost, on-site assessment and to learn more about the SMART-FOLD* STERISYSTEM®, visit Halyardhealth.com/storage-solutions #VendorSpotlight #SterileStorage #SterileTransport #Sterilization #SterilityAssurance #Belintra #Halyard #Sterisystem #BlueWrap #SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SPD #CS  #MDR  #SPS  #Surgery  

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Daily Practice With Manual Cleaning Tools". 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

What do flexible endoscopes and poultry have in common? I think many would be surprised to learn that the chemical used to make these two very different things safe is the commonality. Peracetic acid is used in hospitals for high-level disinfection and liquid chemical sterilization and in the foodservice industry to disinfect meat products. The difference is in the dose and on this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight we talk with David Hilliker, President and CEO of ChemDAQ Inc., about a chemical that is designed to kill and a brand new Peracetic Acid sensor, Steri-Trac 2 and 2+ that can help keep you safe. If you've been wondering how to  ensure worker safety around these toxic chemicals during medical device reprocessing, we've got the answer right here. Tune in now to find out!  Learn more by visiting the ChemDAQ website, contacting them via e-mail and look for educational information and ask questions directly on LinkedIn and Facebook.  #ChemicalSafety #ChemDAQ #OSHA #Safety #Risk #OffGassing #PeraceticAcid #PAA #SteriTrac #ChemicalMonitoring #VendorSpotlight #SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SPD #CS #MDR #SPS #Surgery 

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Millions Of Bubbles". 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

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "The Myths and Science of Detergent Performance". 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

In this episode of Beyond Clean Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch talks about the lessons we can be learn from the mistakes we make, instead of trying to hide them from each other. -- "We keep our error data to ourselves. We track different metrics, we use different targets, and for the love of all that is professional -- we keep the quality challenges in-house. What this means is that we have those damned silo walls so freaking high around our departments that only someone with a lot of nerve and a grappling hook could ever climb in and see what is actually going on in our facility. In the meantime, individual Sterile Processing departments across the country may be struggling with the exact same quality challenges (or completely different ones) and we would have no idea. There could be systemic "crashes" happening at 50 other facilities in the US due to insufficient inspection of aspirating needles, and our own department could be completely oblivious to it..." #sterileprocessing #wefightdirty #errors #database

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Is the Annual PM Performed by my Sterilizer Technician, the Same as a Validation?". 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

Event-related and time-related sterility are hot topics in healthcare settings, and rightfully so! These two concepts have different meanings along with very different implications for the practices in your facility.  On this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight we talk with Donna McLaughlin CRCST, CSPDT, CFER and Barbara Ann Harmer, Vice President of Clinical Services at Innovative Sterilization Technologies, LLC about real life examples of how event-related sterility impacts workflow and the importance of having a consistent policy to follow within the Sterile Processing department.  Learn more by visiting OneTray’s website, contacting them via e-mail and look for educational information and ask questions directly on LinkedIn and Facebook.   #VendorSpotlight #RigidContainer #PackagingSystem #Sterilization #SterilityAssurance #ONETRAY #SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SPD #CS  #MDR  #SPS  #Surgery 

In this episode of Articles-On-The-Go, Hank Balch talks about his personal experience with whether or not time served merits someones opinions about the industry are valid -- "All this being said, I do believe that the closer our industry moves toward rewarding merit & speed first and foremost, the more of it we will see in our frontline technicians, leaders, and innovators. The more we listen to new voices and outside perspectives, the better equipped our industry will become to handle the changing world around us..."   #sterileprocessing #wefightdirty #spdopinions #experience

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Brush Styles: Why Have Them and What Do They Do?". 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

In this episode of Articles-On-The-Go, Hank Balch talks about how creating and saving content could be a valuable way to spend time during the pandemic -- "The pandemic is already upon us. In addition to staying safe yourself, you should be thinking about all the moments in the past year that you told yourself you just don't have time to write, think, or record content about #SterileProcessing."   #sterileprocessing #wefightdirty #contentbank #covidlessons

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Ultrasonic Checklist". 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

In this episode of Articles-On-The-Go, Hank Balch looks what lessons can be learned from the the recent pandemic about how we can engage with our customers -- "The good news is that social media provides us with an engaging, safe, and potentially viral (in a good way!) platform to continue to educate and connect the Perioperative and Sterile Processing industries." #sterileprocessing #wefightdirty #covidlessons

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

In this episode of Articles-On-The-Go, Hank Balch 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

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

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

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "The Blame Game" 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 

In this episode of Articles-On-The-Go, Hank Balch examines the strange practice of failed washer tests, and our response to them.  Why aren't we recalling these loads? "... when we turn our gaze back to decontamination, we appear to give lip service to our own mantras and then shrug off verification failures as if sterilizers can overcome what we never really got clean." #sterileprocessing #wefightdirty #automatedwashers #recallloads

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Keys to Ultrasonic Success" 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 

How often do you get the chance to go behind the scenes with the people who are developing products that drive technology and the ability to meet the demands of the industry? On this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight we interview Ben Fryer, Principal Scientist with Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP). Ben developed the ASP STERRAD VELOCITY® Biological Indicator (BI)/ Process Challenge Device (PCD), the first and only all-in-one BI/PCD designed for the STERRAD® System. Reduce risk, comply with industry standards, save time, and go inside the creator’s design process of this game-changing product by tuning in now.   To learn more about STERRAD VELOCITY® Biological Indicator (BI)/ Process Challenge Device (PCD) visit educate.beyondclean.net/aspspotlight and follow Advanced Sterilization Products on LinkedIn.  #BeyondClean #VendorSpotlight #ASP #VELOCITY #STERRAD #AdvancedSterilizationProducts  #BiologicalIndicator #ProcessChallengeDevice #WeFightDirty #SterileProcessing

In this episode of Articles-On-The-Go, Hank Balch shares some other important reasons that people might leave their current positions, besides toxic cultures and bad bosses... "If we want to stop this brain-drain and talent-drain from the CS/SPD industry, simply blaming bad cultures and bosses will never get us there. First and foremost, we need to honestly and earnestly take a look at the job itself, and get to work fixing all the reasons that great technicians are leaving our department in droves. Are there HR reasons that people leave SPD? Of course. But they are not the only reasons, and I would argue they are not even the most important ones..." #sterileprocessing #careergrowth #leavingyourjob #newopportunities

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Chemical Hide & Seek in SPD" 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 

In this episode of Articles-On-The-Go, Hank Balch looks at white papers in Sterile Processing and whether they are accomplishing what they set out to accomplish. "...in the Sterile Processing world, I am going to say what 99.9% of our frontline professionals already know, and I dare you to prove me wrong --- no one reads white papers." #sterileprocessing #whitepapers #socialmedia #beyondclean

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Steam Purity vs. Steam Quality." 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 

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Sterile Processing & COVID-19". 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 

Ever feel like the "pizza party" is the bare minimum the hospital can do to make you feel appreciated?  You're not alone. In this episode of Articles-On-The-Go, Hank Balch looks at why the pizza party has become a cliche in our departments and what leaders should really be doing to recognize their teams: "So trust me when I say, this is not some kind of veiled attack against a menu choice. Instead, it's a frontal assault against lazy leadership, uncreative administrators, and an industry in need of real celebration and recognition." #sterileprocessing #wefightdirty #pizzaparty #recognition

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "What is Ultrasonic Cavitation?" 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 

In healthcare, small changes in regulations and disruptions in supply chain can have a ripple effect on an industry. On this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight, we talk with Christian Berling, VP of Sales and Marketing at Heine, about going back to the drawing board to manufacture the industry’s only reusable LED laryngoscope handle that can be sterilized without any disassembly with a validated low-level disinfection process. Protect your facility with safe reusable products that have financial and environmental benefits, with no fear of supply chain interruptions. Tune in now to learn more.  Visit bit.ly/heinepromo or e-mail service@heine-na.com to access a Yale study comparing the cost and environmental impact between reusable and disposable laryngoscope systems. Visit www.heine.com to learn more about their diagnostic equipment solutions.  #VendorSpotlight #Laryngoscope #ReusableDevice #MedicalDevice #Inventory #SupplyChain #Heine #SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SPD #CS #MDR #SPS #Surgery 

What potential harm could there be in a visit to your local clinic?  More than you might think... In this episode of Articles-On-The-Go, Hank Balch examines the need for standards and guidelines in the clinic settings, and the dangers of avoiding them. // "At the end of the day, patients don't give a damn about data, they want to know whether their devices have been properly cleaned. And as providers, technicians, and consultants, that should be our guiding light as well, even if it takes an attorney to keep the lamps trimmed and burning..." #sterileprocessing #clinics #regulations #standards #guidelines

This special release episode of the Beyond Clean podcast features a recent Expert Series conference session with our Beyond Clean team members, Hank Balch (President & co-founder), Lindsay Brown (VP), Michael Matthews (VP), and Adam Okada (Clinical Manager) on the topic of making your Sterile Processing Network...work. The Beyond Clean team came together because of two things: passion and networking. But what exactly is a professional network and what value does it bring to a Sterile Processing professional? This episode was an open book conversation about the power and the pitfalls of networking and what Sterile Processing professionals should and shouldn't do today to build their professional networks. We'd love for you to join us!   This special release is worth 1 CE credit, 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 180 other free CE credit, visit our CE Credit Hub -> http://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub    #BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #Podcast #CE #ExpertSeries

In this episode of Articles-On-The-Go, Hank Balch discusses why you should care about one of the most recent hospitals to make national headlines for problems in Sterile Processing. "The impact of the recent dirty surgery headline in New Jersey is understandably shocking. But it reveals much more about our industry than we may like to admit..." #sterileprocessing #wefightdirty #infectionrisk #patientsafety

This special release episode of the Beyond Clean podcast features a recent Expert Series conference session with our Vendor Management Expert Jeff Wertz, VP Business Development at Surgio Health. During this episode,  we paint the picture of a day in the life of a device representative – What are their priorities? What are their challenges? What kind of training do they receive regarding SPD activities? And the burning question: Why are vendor trays so often late? We promise you, this is not an episode you want to miss!   This special release is worth 1 CE credit, 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 180 other free CE credit, visit our CE Credit Hub -> http://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub    #BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #Podcast #CE #ExpertSeries

This special release episode of the Beyond Clean podcast features a recent Expert Series conference session with our Enzymatic Expert Peggy Spitzer, A.A.S., B.A., MA.Ed., Clinical Education Manager at Certol International. Dive into the brewing debates in the industry related to cleaning chemicals! During this episode we talk about time, dosing, and whether or not its mandatory to use chemicals offered by equipment manufacturers in order to obtain chemical success. What is important for technicians and leaders to do in order to stay safe around harsh chemicals? Don your PPE and tune in to this episode to learn all you've wanted to know about our cleaning chemicals!   This special release is worth 1 CE credit, 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 180 other free CE credit, visit our CE Credit Hub -> http://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub    #BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #Podcast #CE #ExpertSeries

This special release episode of the Beyond Clean podcast features a recent Expert Series conference session with our Manual Cleaning Expert Jamie Zarembinski, CCSVP, Clinical Educator at Key Surgical. Has manual cleaning changed at all in the last few years? Are we seeing more or less attention given to it by industry organizations? These are important questions to ask and during this interview, we talked about the people, processes and products that impact a tech's ability to be a high or low-performing manual cleaner. Will we debunk a myth or two about manual cleaning as well? Join us and find out!   This special release is worth 1 CE credit, 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 180 other free CE credit, visit our CE Credit Hub -> http://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub    #BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #Podcast #CE #ExpertSeries

This special release episode of the Beyond Clean podcast features a recent Expert Series conference session with our Water Quality Expert Jonathan Wilder, PhD, Managing Director for the Quality Processing Resource Group, LLC.  It's raining, it's pouring - water quality KNOWLEDGE! Join us for a discussion soaked in quality. We define some basic terms, talk about the ways water impacts our role in Sterile Processing and the warning signs that things are just not right with your water. Is your water being too aggressive? Join us to find out exactly what you can do about it!   This special release is worth 1 CE credit, 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 180 other free CE credit, visit our CE Credit Hub -> http://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub    #BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #Podcast #CE #ExpertSeries

This special release episode of the Beyond Clean podcast features a recent Expert Series conference session with our Steam Sterilization Expert Joel Schafer, CRCST, VP Engineering of Sterile Services, LLC. Science, physics, standards, testing, user compliance-- these concepts are all related to steam sterilization and this discussion is bound to make you sweat! Why are bowie dick tests important? What's the deal with IUSS these days? And something we are most excited about: What does the future of steam sterilization have in store for us all? Join us for this HOT topic!   This special release is worth 1 CE credit, 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 180 other free CE credit, visit our CE Credit Hub -> http://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub    #BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #Podcast #CE #ExpertSeries

This special release episode of the Beyond Clean podcast features a recent Expert Series conference session with our Gas Sterilization Expert Ted May, President & CEO of the Andersen Products Division of Andersen Sterilizers.  We were all about starting the conference off with an intensely honest conversation around Ethylene Oxide (EtO)! During this session we discussed exactly where gas sterilization comes into the conversation around superbug outbreaks and patient safety. What are the most prevalent myths in the healthcare industry today related to gas sterilization and what does the future of gas sterilization look like in the next 5 – 10 years? Tune into this episode to find out!   This special release is worth 1 CE credit, 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 180 other free CE credit, visit our CE Credit Hub -> http://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub    #BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #Podcast #CE #ExpertSeries

What can Uber teach the Sterile Processing Industry?  You might be surprised... On this Article-On-The-Go, Hank looks at the connections that we make in SPD and how technology can use our natural inclination toward social interaction to fuel innovation and interaction. "...In the world of SPD, I believe one of our greatest needs is for the best thinkers, the newest technologies, the ideas that are moving our industry forward to be put in front of the rest of us -- to engage with, think about, and implement in our own corners of the surgical instrument universe..." #Technology #Connections #SterileProcessing

As surgical volumes decreased over the last year and the need for additional PPE increased, the redistribution of blue wrap materials to fill the PPE supply need has caused massive supply issues. Now that surgical volumes are on the rise, the effects of that redistribution are begging the question: Is now the time to transition to rigid containers? On this Vendor Spotlight we speak with Barbara Ann Harmer and David Jagrosse about the misconceptions around the supply shortage and the environmental and workflow implications of transitioning from blue wrap to rigid containers. Tune into this timely discussion about a ready-to-ship, made in the USA solution now!  Learn more by visiting www.onetray.com, e-mail them at info@onetray.com and look for educational information and ask questions directly on LinkedIn and Facebook.     #VendorSpotlight #RigidContainer #PackagingSystem #Sterilization #SupplyChain #ONETRAY #SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SPD #CS #MDR #SPS #Surgery 

As healthcare professionals, we are no strangers to the complexity of flexible endoscope reprocessing. With different regulatory standards and IFUs to follow, it is hard to believe there is no clear direction to the process of drying internal endoscope channels--that is--until now. On this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight, we talk with George Cronin, National Sales Manager at TRICOR Systems Inc., about the innovative approach his company is taking to automate the endoscope drying process. TRICOR Systems Dri-Scope Aid® products eliminate the growth of bioburden by automating a steady flow of air that can leave the channel dry in just ten minutes. Tune in now to discover how TRICOR is standardizing the endoscope drying process to ensure a safe and repeatable process.  If you are interested in learning more about the Dri-Scope Aid® family of products you can visit www.driscope.com or email george@driscope.com for a virtual consultation to discover what products will work best in your department. Follow Dri-Scope Aid® on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for exclusive news and product updates.   #VendorSpotlight #BeyondClean #Endoscopes #Endoscopy #SterileProcessing #Standardization #Drying #WeFightDirty

Picture it: you turn on the news and the top story reads: "infectious outbreak linked to hospital and clinic endoscopes."  Let the media storm and regulatory survey frenzy begin! As Sterile Processing professionals, this is our industry's worst nightmare and on this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight, we talk with Ted May from Andersen Sterilizers and Dr. Larry Muscarella from LFM Healthcare Solutions LLC about a one of a kind sterilization technology proven to sterilize the toughest endoscopes on the market. Ted introduces the EOGas 4®-- the first sterilization system to receive FDA clearance for terminal sterilization of duodenoscopes and colonoscopes. Dr. Muscarella offers his device reprocessing expertise to support the use of EO for endoscope sterilization. Tune in now to discover how high efficiency EO sterilization system is ensuring the highest level of sterility for our industry’s toughest endoscopes. If you are interested in learning more about the EOGas 4® you can visit the Andersen Sterilizers website (www.sterility.com) to sign up for email updates.  Follow Andersen Sterilizers on LinkedIn (/company/andersen-sterilizers), Instagram (@asterilizers), Facebook (/andersensterilizers), and YouTube (/user/anpromotion) for exclusive news, product updates, and training tools.

Everywhere we go, whether it is out to dinner, to the grocery store, or the hair salon-- we expect these establishments have invested in safe cleaning and disinfection techniques. Now more than ever, it’s critical that cleaning and disinfection is both performed and documented, especially in the healthcare space. On this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight we talk with John Gallineau, VP of Operations at PKT, a company that provides professional sterilizer cleaning services and surgical table deep cleaning, about their state-of-the-art ionized hydrogen peroxide (iHP) disinfection technology. iHP raises the disinfection bar even beyond UV light and provides a validated 6-log 99.9999% efficacy, leaves zero residue on equipment, and a heavy dose of peace of mind for healthcare professionals. Tune in for the cleanest conversation we have had in a while!  Visit PKT online at www.pkt-1.com, follow them on Linkedin (linkedin.com/company/pkt/) or call 919-435-6771 to schedule services and get more information. 

Conversation with Jim Carlock, author of “Looming Sterile Processing Staffing Crisis Requires Action Now”. You can read his article on the Beyond Clean blog here: https://www.beyondclean.net/post/staffingcrisis

"There's never enough time to do it right, but there's always enough time to do it again." In this episode Bob addresses the Administrators in the hospital to encourage the approval of Sterile Processing equipment, construction, and resources because #patientsafety depends on it. Have a question for Bob? Email him at: Bob@beyondclean.net #RealTalk #BobMarrs #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™

Whether it’s a list of excuses, a sincere lack of time, or the fact that our goals are too big and broad to even know where to start, all of these things can prevent us from setting and sticking to our professional goals. Setting smart and achievable career goals can propel you far beyond your expectations. In this 60-Second Growth Spurt, Lindsay discusses a S.M.A.R.T. way to set your goals. Have a question or comment for Linds? Email her at: Lindsay@beyondclean.net  #GrowthSpurt #LindsayBrown #SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™

Imagine sitting in the dentist chair waiting for your teeth cleaning when a staff member walks in with a tray of  unwrapped instruments. If you are like us, not only does this make you cringe, but you know that this is a BIG infection prevention red flag! On this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight we talk with Jessica Wilson from HuFriedyGroup  about infection prevention compliance. Jessica discusses the IMS™ Cassette Instrument Management System – a system that provides users with the tools needed to reprocess dental instruments safely and efficiently, while remaining compliant with reprocessing guidelines. Tune in now to discover how this innovative system is increasing dental procedure output while improving overall patient and staff experience.  If you are interested in learning more about IMS you can visit the HuFriedyGroup website for a free virtual IMS consultation (https://www.hu-friedy.com/ims-consultation). Follow HuFriedyGroup on LinkedIn (/company/hu-friedy-mfg--co--llc/), Instagram and Twitter (@hu_friedy), Facebook (/hufriedy), and YouTube for exclusive news, product updates, and training tools for success.   

"I believe the closer our industry moves toward rewarding fresh opinions, the more of them we will see in our frontline technicians, leaders, and innovators. The more we listen to new voices and outside perspectives, the better equipped our industry will become to handle the changing world around us. On the other hand, the harder we make it for individuals to grow and gain a platform for their opinions, the less likely they will be to engage in the future. Wherever you land on this spectrum, I challenge you to encourage your teams, organizations, and companies to be willing to speak up -- and more importantly, I challenge you to be willing to listen." For more on this conversation, tune in to this week's audio episode of Fighting Dirty with Hank Balch. #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ #Opinion #Growth #Career

Picture this: You are assembling a tray; the phone rings and it is the operating room with news that the rigid scope they are using on a patient isn't working properly. Let the mad rush to get new equipment up to that OR begin! We have all been there and on this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight we talk with Kevin Anderson from Healthmark Industries about an easy way to significantly improve the rigid endoscope quality that is being delivered to the operating room. The EndoPro-Cam® is a portable endoscopic video system that provides an easy-to-use quality check for Sterile Processing Technicians to perform a simple function test of rigid endoscopes to ensure they are producing a high-quality image. It is the power of having a video tower in the palm of your hand at every station--in other words--every SPD Manager's dream! Tune in now to see how this revolutionary new product can prevent broken and malfunctioning endoscopes from making their way into the surgeon's hands.  Visit Healthmark Industries at www.hmark.com to sign up for the Healthmark Digest newsletter. Follow them on LinkedIn (/company/healthmark-industries), Instagram (@healthmarkindustries), and Twitter (/hmarknews) for updates on new products and free and engaging educational opportunities.  Download the IFU: http://www.healthmark.info/InstrumentCare/OpticalInspection/EndoPro-Cam_IFU_2020-07-24.pdf View a EndoPro-Cam® product video: http://www.healthmark.info/InstrumentCare/OpticalInspection/EndoPro-Cam_IFU_2020-07-24.pdf Find out more about the EndoPro-Cam®: https://www.hmark.com/endoprocam.php  

On this episode Bob talks about about the Emergency Use Authorizations through the FDA during the pandemic and the implications of reusing and re-sterilizing single-use devices (SUDs) moving forward. Tune in to learn more and click the following link to view a document that describes the process FDA would use to categorize the #risk of SUDs that are reprocessed.https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/search-fda-guidance-documents/reprocessing-and-reuse-single-use-devices. Have a question for Bob? Email him at: Bob@beyondclean.net #RealTalk #BobMarrs #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™

On this third installment on managing change, Lindsay discusses easy ways to incrementally work toward changing overall department culture. How can leaders create short-term opportunities that lead to long-term #CulturalShifts? You're invited to join her for the next 60 seconds and find out! Have a question or comment for Linds? Email her at: Lindsay@beyondclean.net  #GrowthSpurt #LindsayBrown #SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™

What needs to be said about the #SterileProcessing industry that hasn't been said yet? Who's voice needs a platform to share their passion for the mission of patient safety with a listening world? We asked these questions when Beyond Clean was founded nearly three years ago, and we continue to ask them each and every day. As the Beyond Clean revolution has continued to grow, the opportunities we have to promote best practices, magnify new voices, and engage with a diversity of subject matter experts in device reprocessing has gotten larger and larger. We believe that one person on a mission can literally change the world, and we have created a platform to make that as easy as possible for the innovators, leaders, and disruptors out there trying to make it happen. On this episode of Fighting Dirty, Hank and Justin sit down to discuss the various themes that they see coming out of podcast interviews and industry conversations on a regular basis. Everything from C-Suite involvement to mentorship could be the bridge that carries our teams over their current challenges and puts on a road to real success. Tune in for an insider's look on what we think is making our industry tick! #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SPD #CSSD #MDR #Themes #Passion #BestPractice #Innovation #Disruption #CSuite #Mentorship #Podcast #FightingDirty

On this episode Bob talks about a common issue experienced by many healthcare facilities--overloaded instrument sets. What are the implications of this in terms of time and money? Bob breaks it down and encourages your department to #ClearTheClutter from your trays and operate more efficiently. Have a question for Bob? Email him at: Bob@beyondclean.net #RealTalk #BobMarrs #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™

Managing change is complicated and sometimes in order to make a big ask and influence an overall shift in behavior or attitude, small steps are most effective. On this week's 60-second Growth Spurt, Linds discusses effective ways to tackle those big asks in your department. Have a question or comment for Linds? Email her at: Lindsay@beyondclean.net  #GrowthSpurt #LindsayBrown #SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™

What does it take to host successful in-department education for your Sterile Processing team? Are you tapping into all the available tools and resources out there to take your SPD training to the next level? On this episode of Fighting Dirty, Hank sits down with Justin to discuss inservices, podcast, and clinical training. Whether you are a vendor, department leader, or frontline technician, this one has a little bit of everything for everyone. Tune in and get #Educated. #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ #Education #Training #Podcasts #Vendors #JustinPoulin #SterileProcessing #SurgicalInstruments

On this episode Bob talks about the ways in which healthcare manufacturers have changed the way they've supported the industry during this time of COVID-19 pandemic. He gives a special shout out and poses a challenge to the powers that be for more ways to support our #healthcareheroes on the front lines. Have a question for Bob? Email him at: Bob@beyondclean.net #RealTalk #BobMarrs #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™

Change is hard. And in Sterile Processing, change is the one thing that is constant. So how do you persuade a change in behavior or a shift in thinking as a leader of a department? Tune in to this week’s 60-second growth spurt as Lindsay gives ideas on ways to implement #change among your staff. Have a question or comment for Linds? Email her at: Lindsay@beyondclean.net  #GrowthSpurt #LindsayBrown #SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™

It's not rocket science and yet many hospital administrators just don't get it -- Sterile Processing departments need SUPERVISORS! AAMI ST79:2017 recommends it, ECRI makes it a point to spotlight, and the Joint Commission expects it. Plus there's something called common sense that tells us that constant interruptions of frontline staff to deal with "supervisory duties" takes these technician's minds and focus away from the detailed tasks in front of them. Supervisors are able to guard their teams from ancillary issues and enable their technicians to focus on getting the work done right and on time. Don't feel pressured by hospital leadership to make due without a department leader in SPD -- your team and your patients deserve better... #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™

More and more healthcare facilities around the globe are looking closer at, or upgrading their fleet of, UV technology. This LIVE broadcast will talk about how the science of "killer light" plays out in surface disinfection and how/if this technology has further application in the Operating Room and Sterile Processing environments. This is one of those episodes when you may want to bring your Infection Prevention & Environmental Service team along for the ride as well. Buckle up! It'll be a fun one! CE quiz link: https://www.flexiquiz.com/SC/N/uvdisinfection #BugsBeware #UV #Disinfection #Surfaces #OperatingRoom #SterileProcessing #Science #Education #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #LiveStream #Live #Video #Interview #EVS #InfectionPrevention

Reprocessing flexible endoscopes is a challenging task that begs the question: is it finally time for a paradigm shift in endoscope reprocessing? Based on a ground-breaking research study regarding the dangers of contaminant exposure, reprocessing errors, and ineffective cleaning measures, infection control teams should consider the option to sterilize flexible scopes where feasible. On this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight we talk with Dr. Jeremy Yarwood, Nancy Fellows, and Dr. Ryan Lewis from Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) about how hospitals can utilize the ASP STERRAD® Systems and ASP AEROFLEXTM Automatic Endoscope Reprocessor (AER) to address reprocessing failures with patient safety in mind.   Visit www.asp.com to request a free consultation to confirm which scopes in your inventory are validated for sterilization in ASP STERRAD Systems, and to discuss further how the new ASP AEROFLEXTM AER helps mitigate hidden points of failure in endoscope reprocessing. You can also connect with ASP on LinkedIn.

In this episode Bob discusses the frustration surrounding PPE shortages and asks the necessary question -- what are we going to do to prevent this in the future? Tune in as Bob #getsreal about this important topic. Have a question for Bob? Email him at: Bob@beyondclean.net #RealTalk #BobMarrs #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™

There are things that people do well and things that machines do well. By combining those two, we get the optimal result of a collaboration between humans and machines. Parts of the average Sterile Processing Department already include some kind of automation. But what about all those other dangerous, boring, or overly complex tasks that Sterile Processing technicians struggle to complete on a daily basis? The technology that helps us solve those challenges already exists and on this week's release of the Vendor Spotlight Series we talk with Braun Kiess, Co-Founder and Chief Sales and Finance Officer of RST Automation, about the AIM Tray Assembly and AIM Peel Pack Systems. These systems are changing the way Sterile Processing Departments are utilizing technology to improve quality, efficiency, and effectiveness. Can humans collaborate with technology? They can and should! Listen now to find out why. Contact RST Automation by e-mailing info@rstautomation.com, follow RST Automation on LinkedIn and Facebook and visit www.rstautomation.com to learn more. #ReadyAIMAutomate #RSTAutomation #AIMTrayAssembly #AIMPeelPack #RST #VendorSpotlight #SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SPD #CS #MDR #SPS #Surgery

If you have been leading your team, you’re comfortable speaking in front of a group, and you have information to share that will help reshape the industry in small or large ways, then it may be time to take the next step into the world of public speaking and showcase your knowledge in a larger setting! Join Lindsay for this #GrowthSpurt on becoming a dynamic speaker and learn easy ways to impact your audiences of all sizes. Have a question or comment for Linds? Email her at: Lindsay@beyondclean.net  #GrowthSpurt #LindsayBrown #SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™

Moment of truth here: Do you have any rusty instruments in your surgical trays? No, let's be honest. And if you have seen rusty instruments, what is stopping you from taking them out? On this episode of Fighting Dirty, Hank brings the skeleton out of the Sterile Processing closet and gives an argument for transparency that will better protect our patients and guard our facilities against liability. Recent research has shown large percentages of surgical inventory in the US is sub-quality and not fit for use -- and yet, they are being used on patients every single day. Tune in and let's talk about what it's gonna take to get it fixed. #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™

On this week's episode, Bob talks about that inevitable day when surgical volumes increase due to elective surgeries coming back on the books. Bob shares practical ways that you can get your Sterile Processing department prepared to run smoothly and efficiently. Tune in now and make sure your SPD team is #ReadytoRock! Have a question for Bob? Email him at: Bob@beyondclean.net #RealTalk #BobMarrs #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™

We can control what we say and how we say it but, as it turns out, our audience will pay more attention to the "how" than the "what". This is the second episode in a series on communication and public speaking. Join Lindsay Brown for this #growthspurt focused on the important role of non-verbal communication. Have a question or comment for Linds? Email her at: Lindsay@beyondclean.net  #GrowthSpurt #LindsayBrown #SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™

Is that presentation CE approved? How many continuing education credits is it worth? Why on earth are these the first questions for so many of us in the Sterile Processing industry when confronted with education options? If all the potential industry education in the world were poured into the ocean, the portion that was CE-approved would fill up a shot glass. On this episode of Fighting Dirty, Hank hops up on one of his favorite soap boxes and lays out an argument for thinking bigger than any approval board, and pushing yourself to pursue education for the sake of learning, while looking at CE approval like the cherry on top instead of the whole education package. Tune in and let him know what YOU think. #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™

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 #InstrumentQuality for every department in the hospital. Have a question for Bob? Email him at: Bob@beyondclean.net #RealTalk #BobMarrs #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™

In a perfect world, vendors and manufacturers would consult with both Sterile Processing and Operating Room professionals as they build their products. This would ensure that any products put in place would help solve the chaotic nature of these departments rather than add to it. What if you were to learn that there is a solution that has taken this approach? A solution that turns chaos into consistency. On this week's release of the Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight Series, we speak with Chris Stewart and Jeff Wertz from Surgio Health about their tray tracking system that addresses everything from communication and visibility to the data that you need as a department leader to finally explain things like why cases are being delayed or why you're succeeding in reducing SSI rates in a particular service line. Tune in now to learn more about a system that creates alignment and consistent expectations for vendors and hospital departments alike, so everyone is more comfortable going into those busy loaner days. Follow Surgio Health on LinkedIn and find out additional information at www.surgio.com/beyondclean.

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 #GrowthSpurt to learn about ways you can communicate through times of crisis and exemplify true leadership. Have a question or comment for Linds? Email her at: Lindsay@beyondclean.net  #GrowthSpurt #LindsayBrown #SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™

There are three different instructions for use that need to be considered when preparing a medical device for sterilization: the sterilizer, the medical device itself, and the packaging system. The FDA requires that medical devices be tested in just one type of packaging system and on this week’s release of the Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight Series, we speak with Barbara Ann Harmer about the maze that is instructions for use to help people understand which IFUs to use under which circumstances. How do validation and user verification work together to help you make the right decision and focus on best practices that result in patient safety? If you've ever debated this issue in your department, you're not going to want to miss this Vendor Spotlight episode so tune in now!   Learn more by visiting www.onetray.com, e-mail them at info@onetray.com  and look for educational information and ask questions directly on LinkedIn and Facebook.   #VendorSpotlight #InstructionsForUse #MedicalDevice #PackagingSystem #Sterilization #Validation #Verification #ONETRAY #SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SPD #CS #MDR #SPS #Surgery

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 leaders are still voicing equipment, staffing, and other resource concerns? In this episode of Fighting Dirty, Hank lays out a challenge for anyone trying to deny your department requests based on SSI rates alone. Tune in for some talking points for your next heart to heart with your surgical leaders, and be encouraged to stand your ground if you know your current processes aren't safe. #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™

When someone asks if storage is an issue for your Sterile Processing department, what is your first response…to roll your eyes perhaps? But what if looking up…is the ticket? Let’s face it, the need for space in Sterile Processing is an issue for many healthcare facilities and the implications of not having enough storage to keep up with the demand of the OR means potential revenue lost. On this episode of the Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight Series we talk with Amy Flynn, North American OR/CS Market Manager for Hänel Storage Systems about the lessons learned from other industries in using vertical space to combat the storage issues that come with adding new procedures and equipment. The vertical storage carousel technology that has benefited countless industries is available to help decrease the time it takes to pick a case cart, integrate with tracking systems to give real-time inventory data, protect the staff in your department from an ergonomic perspective, and ultimately make better use of what little storage space is available. It’s time to look up and tune in to learn more. Learn more about Hänel Storage Systems by visiting www.hanel.us. Follow Hänel Storage Systems on LinkedIn and Twitter. You can also e-mail the Hänel Storage Systems team at info@hanel.us. Download case studies and white papers at www.sterilestorage.com. #Hänel #Rotomat #StorageCarousel #SterileStorage #LookUp #VerticalStorage #Industry #Workflow #Ergonomics #CaseCarts #SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SPD #CS #MDR #SPS #Surgery 

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 to start a #SterileProcessingRevolution. Have a question for Bob? Email him at: Bob@beyondclean.net #RealTalk #BobMarrs #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™

Did you know that you don't have to be a "speaker" to present valuable information? Join Lindsay for today's #GrowthSpurt to learn about simple ways you can communicate process improvements and department successes without having to speak in front of an audience. Have a question or comment for Linds? Email her at: Lindsay@beyondclean.net  #GrowthSpurt #LindsayBrown #SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™

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 during manual cleaning, brushing is the most likely offender. We see it on a regular basis during onsite assessments, and if you have spent any time in an Endo or SPD department, you have likely seen non-compliant brushing as well. On this episode of Fighting Dirty, Hank gives a simple but hugely important encouragement: Don't rush the brush. Tune in and don't forget that every swipe of a bristle says "safety"... #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™

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 and training around #SterileProcessingSocialMedia. Have a question for Bob? Email him at: Bob@beyondclean.net #RealTalk #BobMarrs #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™

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 #GrowthSpurt to learn about simple ways you can ease the stress that comes with performing critical, life-saving tasks in Sterile Processing. Have a question or comment for Linds? Email her at: Lindsay@beyondclean.net  #GrowthSpurt #LindsayBrown #SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™

The words ‘biofilm’ and ‘disinfection’ are commonly used in Sterile Processing departments, but did you know these terms are also applicable when talking about your hospital’s HVAC system? In the healthcare setting, we often take for granted the air around us. We cannot see it, but we know it’s there and it has the ability to carry dangerous microorganisms with it from room to room and floor to floor throughout the hospital. On this episode of the Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight Series we talk with Pat Leach, Business Development Manager at Alfa Laval, about the system that acts as the lungs of the hospital--conditioning, cleaning and carrying air to occupants throughout the building. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system is capable of allowing biofilms living inside of it to survive, thrive and be carried throughout the hospital. Pat Leach discusses an HVAC technology that combines Liquid desiccant solution dehumidification and Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) to disinfect the air, remove pathogens in the air stream, and ensure that the air we breathe is helping rather than hurting healthcare workers and the patients we serve. Tune in now for this discussion! Learn more about Alfa Laval by visiting www.alfalaval.us/pureair. Follow Alfa Laval on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter. You can also e-mail Pat Leach for more information at pat.leach@alfalaval.com or call 716-259-0772. #LungsOfTheHospital #AlfaLaval #AirDisinfection #UVGI #Biofilm #AC #Humidity #Temperature #HAI #Hospital #AirQuality #Safety #InfectionControl #SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SPD #CS #MDR #SPS #Surgery 

How did two guys who had never met, living on opposite sides of the country create a podcast what would take the Sterile Processing industry by storm in the summer of 2017? It had a lot to do with timing, a little to do with Linkedin, a good dose of bravery, and a whole lot of passion to provide a bigger platform for the kinds of conversations that matter to the medical device reprocessing industry. On this episode of Fighting Dirty, Hank (finally) gets Justin to join him in the studio for the first time ever to talk about the beginnings of Beyond Clean, how it all came together, and why they think even bigger things are coming in 2020. Tune in and get inspired to be brave & do big things! #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™

TEE probe cleaning and handling is a hot topic of conversation, especially as more and more Sterile Processing professionals continue to reach out to clinics to standardize and automate the reprocessing of these devices. Decreasing the manual effort also decreases the manual error and on this episode of the Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight Series we speak with Kendall Ashe, VP and General Manager of CS Medical about a solution for creating a safer and more efficient reprocessing and use cycle of TEE probes. From cleaning and disinfecting to storage and transportation, the ROI on these products is clear. How you take care of your equipment has a large impact on your repair budget and we learn more about the TEEClean® Automated TEE Probe Cleaner Disinfector, CleanShield® TEE Probe Storage Cabinet, and TPorter® TEE Probe Procedure Case which offer risk mitigation associated with reprocessing TEE probes. Tune in now! Find out more about CS Medical TEE Complete Care suite of products, download white papers about the relationship between cleaning and HLD, experience live product demos, and more by visiting www.TEEcompletecare.com. #CSMedical #TEECompleteCare #CompleteProbeReprocessing #TransesophagealEchocardiogram #TEE #Cleaning #Disinfection #Storage #Transportation #TEEClean #CleanShield #TPorter #InfectionControl #SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SPD #CS #MDR #SPS #Surgery 

On this week's episode, Bob continues his series on the sterilization process and talks specifically about the critical components of sterile storage. What are the things to consider to ensure sterility after the sterilization cycle is complete and before the tray is brought into the OR? Tune in for more clinical education and training around #SuccessfulSterilizationCycles. Have a question for Bob? Email him at: Bob@beyondclean.net #RealTalk #BobMarrs #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™

In the healthcare setting, air matters. Humidity control is challenging, risky, and has big implications on patient safety and air quality is at the forefront of discussion as we seek more and more research on the aerosolization of viruses. On this episode of the Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight Series we talk with Jim Johnston and Jim Meacham, Principles at Altaire Systems, about their ADAPT line of products—tailor-made for healthcare facilities struggling with humidity related issues like mold, mildew, and other unhealthy conditions in critical environments throughout the healthcare facility. We discuss their modular solution that complements and supports your current heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system that is simple, cost-effective, and can support your facility's green initiatives as well. Is there a way to properly take humidity out of the air and promote clean healthy air throughout your healthcare facility? There is. Tune in now to learn how! Visit Altaire Systems online at www.altairesystems.com or contact Jim Johnston at jjohnston@altairesystems.com or Jim Meacham at jmeacham@altairesystems.com for specific questions and information. AC #Humidity #Temperature #AirQuality #Safety #AltaireSystems #ADAPT InfectionControl #SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SPD #CS #MDR #SPS #Surgery 

Someday you may be asked to speak in front of your coworkers or members of another hospital department or even your peers at a conference. This is the first in a series of episodes about communication and public speaking. Join Lindsay for today's #GrowthSpurt on reading the room. Have a question or comment for Linds? Email her at: Lindsay@beyondclean.net  #GrowthSpurt #LindsayBrown #SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™

If someone told you there is a way to process a total knee set in 1 hour 23 minutes vs. 4 hours and 7 minutes, would you hesitate? The tune of the conversation in healthcare has changed to that of resuming elective surgeries post-COVID and finding efficiencies is the only way to keep up with the increasing case load. What are the products that can help surgery centers and hospitals with both efficiency and safety? On this week’s release of the Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight Series, we talk to Chuck Kemp, President of Education for Innovative Sterilization Technologies about how the ONE TRAY® Sealed Sterilization Containers and EZ-TRAX™- a fully customizable way to consolidate your trays - can speed up processes, maintain patient safety measures, and get the OR and surgeons what they need when they need it at a pace necessary to meet the demand. It is said that an OR minute costs $150/minute. How much could your OR be saving with this system? Tune in now to find out. Learn more by visiting www.onetray.com, e-mail them at info@onetray.com and look for educational information and ask questions directly on LinkedIn and Facebook. #VendorSpotlight #Efficiency #Consolidation #Safety #ONETRAY #EZTRAX #PostCOVID #SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SPD #CS #MDR #SPS #Surgery 

How do you get your Sterile Processing department's successes, updates, and requests in front of your hospital CEO, CNO, CFO, surgeons, Operating Room leadership, nurses, surgical technicians, and SPD staff? On this episode of Fighting Dirty, Hank talks about how to leverage the power of a department newsletter to shine a much needed spotlight on all the hard work your team is doing keeping patients safe in your hospital. You and your team are doing amazing things, you deserve to get some attention for it. Tune in for some insight and ideas on how to get your message in print! #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this week's episode, Bob continues his series on the sterilization process and talks specifically about unloading the sterilizer. What are the critical things to consider to ensure sterility from the moment you crack that sterilizer door? Tune in for more clinical education and training around #SuccessfulSterilizationCycles. Have a question for Bob? Email him at: Bob@beyondclean.net #RealTalk #BobMarrs #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

Do you have questions about N95 mask reprocessing in your Sterile Processing department? Things like, "Why is cellulose such a big deal when seeking to reprocess certain masks in certain ways?" "Is there such a thing as "cleaning" a mask prior to reprocessing?" Well, we've got answers. On this bonus episode of Beyond Clean, we sit down with Janet Prust, Global Standards Director for 3M Medical Solutions Division to help us answer many of these questions and give critical insights into upholding best practices during times of growing external pressure.   Tune in for this important conversation and consider sharing with other Sterile Processing professionals who may benefit from the content.

In this episode, Lindsay talks about the importance of surrounding yourself with people who will encourage you, support you and help you grow as a professional. Join her for today's #GrowthSpurt on curating meaningful connections. Have a question or comment for Linds? Email her at: Lindsay@beyondclean.net  #GrowthSpurt #LindsayBrown #SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this release of the Beyond Clean "COVID-19 Impact Series", we speak with Kate Lee, a director of Surgical Services in Florida and active Navy Reservist who was deployed to the frontline of COVID-19 in New York City. As the global voice of Sterile Processing we want to provide an outlet and conduit for frontline information and best practices to be exchanged as quickly and easily as possible during this pandemic. To meet this need, Beyond Clean has opened up an ANONYMOUS voicemail hotline and SKYPE account for Sterile Processing professionals to give our global audience an update on how COVID-19 is impacting their hospitals and SPD/CSSD departments. To provide the most helpful insight, we only require that you give us your: 1) Country, region, or state, and 2) Specific impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to your SPD/CSSD workflow, staffing, supplies, etc. If you would like to give us your name and have approval to go "on the record" we can do that as well. There are two options to access our voicemail hotline: USA: +1 (484) 713-9260 International & USA: Beyond Clean (on SKYPE) Stay tuned to our podcast feed and social media accounts for update releases in the coming days. And stay safe out there! #COVID19 #ImpactSeries #VoicesFromTheFrontlines #SPD #CSSD #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #Hotline #Updates

If you want to light a fuse under a Sterile Processing technician, call them a "glorified dishwasher." Few things seem to get under our skin quicker than this one phrase that has been weaponized by frustrated healthcare workers who don't value how CRITICAL we actually are to patient care, and how complex our jobs really can be. However, on this episode of Fighting Dirty, Hank pushes back against our immediate response in a way that every SPD professional should listen to and take to heart. This is about more than just defending the importance of our work. It's about winning the war for true dignity & respect for every hospital team. #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this week's episode, Bob breaks down the sterilization process and talks specifically about load preparation as it pertains to peel packs, wrapped trays and rigid containers. Tune in for more clinical education and training around #SuccessfulSterilizationCycles. Have a question for Bob? Email him at: Bob@beyondclean.net #RealTalk #BobMarrs #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

This video is an introduction to a new Beyond Clean YouTube series called 60-Second Growth Spurt. As sterile processing professionals, you are asked to show up every single day and perform tasks that save lives. Twice a month, Lindsay Brown will give practical ways that you can grow professionally and keep a little sanity along the way while you do this life-saving work. Have a question or comment for Linds? Email her at: Lindsay@beyondclean.net  #GrowthSpurt #LindsayBrown #SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

What do Hydrogen Peroxide, Ethylene Oxide and Peracetic Acid have in common? They are all designed to kill and ChemDAQ Inc. is the innovator behind the best-in-class chemical monitoring systems that are critical to keeping workers safe around them. For 30 years, ChemDAQ Inc. has been creating technology that monitors real-time levels of the most dangerous chemicals used in hospitals. On this week’s release of the Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight Series, we speak with David Hilliker about the evolution of this technology, the importance of continuous monitoring and the critical nature of impending alerts for these chemicals. David talks about current exposure level studies happening around the world and gives advice on how to move this important safety conversation up from the user level to administration. This conversation couldn’t come at a better time in healthcare, so tune in now! Learn more by visiting www.chemdaq.com/beyond, e-mail them at sales@chemdaq.com and look for educational information and ask questions directly on LinkedIn and Facebook. #ChemicalSafety #ChemDAQ #OSHA #Safety #Risk #OffGassing #ChemicalMonitoring #VendorSpotlight #Innovation #SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SPD #CS #MDR #SPS #Surgery 

Have you noticed the growing wave of Sterile Processing social media content coming out over the last few years? Are you following the conversations or still trying to catch up? On this episode of Fighting Dirty, Hank puts a spotlight on the #SterileProcessing hashtag and discusses how to use this tool to help you find valuable industry insights and ensure your content gets in front of the right people, especially on Linkedin. Tune in to #GetSocial. #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!    

On this week's episode, Bob breaks down the sterilization process and talks about the must-have preventative maintenance and load configuration details necessary for sterilization success. Tune in for more clinical education and training around #SuccessfulSterilizationCycles. Have a question for Bob? Email him at: Bob@BeyondClean.net  #RealTalk #BobMarrs #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

One of the best decisions to make as a healthcare professional is an informed decision and when it comes to disruptive technology, that is the only way to approach implementation. On this week’s release of the Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight Series, we speak with Barbara Ann Harmer and Dave Billman about the disruptive technology of the ONE TRAY® System and the new EZ-TRAX™. We discuss ways in which these products allow facilities to do more with less, a significant benefit for both hospitals and outpatient surgery settings and Barbara shares her perspective, as a past surveyor,  on ways an organization should respond to a surveyor when it comes to new technology in the sterile processing department. You’re not going to want to miss this Vendor Spotlight episode so tune in now! Learn more by visiting www.onetray.com, e-mail them at info@onetray.com and look for educational information and ask questions directly on Linkedin and Facebook. #VendorSpotlight #Innovation #Disruption #SurveyReadiness #ONETRAY #EZTRAX #SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SPD #CS #MDR #SPS #Surgery 

On this release of the Beyond Clean "COVID-19 Impact Series", we speak with Julia Jackson, CST, MED, FAST, an infection preventionist in Michigan about what she is seeing on the frontlines. As the global voice of Sterile Processing we want to provide an outlet and conduit for frontline information and best practices to be exchanged as quickly and easily as possible during this pandemic. To meet this need, Beyond Clean has opened up an ANONYMOUS voicemail hotline and SKYPE account for Sterile Processing professionals to give our global audience an update on how COVID-19 is impacting their hospitals and SPD/CSSD departments. To provide the most helpful insight, we only require that you give us your: 1) Country, region, or state, and 2) Specific impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to your SPD/CSSD workflow, staffing, supplies, etc. If you would like to give us your name and have approval to go "on the record" we can do that as well. There are two options to access our voicemail hotline: USA: +1 (484) 713-9260 International & USA: Beyond Clean (on SKYPE) Stay tuned to our podcast feed and social media accounts for update releases in the coming days. And stay safe out there! #COVID19 #ImpactSeries #VoicesFromTheFrontlines #SPD #CSSD #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #Hotline #Updates

On this release of the Beyond Clean "COVID-19 Impact Series", we speak with Larry Muscarella, an independent safety expert in Pennsylvania about what he is seeing on the frontlines. As the global voice of Sterile Processing we want to provide an outlet and conduit for frontline information and best practices to be exchanged as quickly and easily as possible during this pandemic. To meet this need, Beyond Clean has opened up an ANONYMOUS voicemail hotline and SKYPE account for Sterile Processing professionals to give our global audience an update on how COVID-19 is impacting their hospitals and SPD/CSSD departments. To provide the most helpful insight, we only require that you give us your: 1) Country, region, or state, and 2) Specific impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to your SPD/CSSD workflow, staffing, supplies, etc. If you would like to give us your name and have approval to go "on the record" we can do that as well. There are two options to access our voicemail hotline: USA: +1 (484) 713-9260 International & USA: Beyond Clean (on SKYPE) Stay tuned to our podcast feed and social media accounts for update releases in the coming days. And stay safe out there! #COVID19 #ImpactSeries #VoicesFromTheFrontlines #SPD #CSSD #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #Hotline #Updates

On this release of the Beyond Clean "COVID-19 Impact Series", we speak with Gary Socola, President of HIGHPOWER Validation Testing & Lab Services in New York about what he is seeing on the frontlines. As the global voice of Sterile Processing we want to provide an outlet and conduit for frontline information and best practices to be exchanged as quickly and easily as possible during this pandemic. To meet this need, Beyond Clean has opened up an ANONYMOUS voicemail hotline and SKYPE account for Sterile Processing professionals to give our global audience an update on how COVID-19 is impacting their hospitals and SPD/CSSD departments. To provide the most helpful insight, we only require that you give us your: 1) Country, region, or state, and 2) Specific impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to your SPD/CSSD workflow, staffing, supplies, etc. If you would like to give us your name and have approval to go "on the record" we can do that as well. There are two options to access our voicemail hotline: USA: +1 (484) 713-9260 International & USA: Beyond Clean (on SKYPE) Stay tuned to our podcast feed and social media accounts for update releases in the coming days. And stay safe out there! #COVID19 #ImpactSeries #VoicesFromTheFrontlines #SPD #CSSD #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #Hotline #Updates

On this release of the Beyond Clean "COVID-19 Impact Series", we speak with Buffy Lloyd-Krejci, CIC, an infection preventionist in Arizona about what she is seeing on the frontlines. As the global voice of Sterile Processing we want to provide an outlet and conduit for frontline information and best practices to be exchanged as quickly and easily as possible during this pandemic. To meet this need, Beyond Clean has opened up an ANONYMOUS voicemail hotline and SKYPE account for Sterile Processing professionals to give our global audience an update on how COVID-19 is impacting their hospitals and SPD/CSSD departments. To provide the most helpful insight, we only require that you give us your: 1) Country, region, or state, and 2) Specific impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to your SPD/CSSD workflow, staffing, supplies, etc. If you would like to give us your name and have approval to go "on the record" we can do that as well. There are two options to access our voicemail hotline: USA: +1 (484) 713-9260 International & USA: Beyond Clean (on SKYPE) Stay tuned to our podcast feed and social media accounts for update releases in the coming days. And stay safe out there! #COVID19 #ImpactSeries #VoicesFromTheFrontlines #SPD #CSSD #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #Hotline #Updates

On this release of the Beyond Clean "COVID-19 Impact Series", we speak with Dr. Patrick O'Malley, an emergency physician in South Carolina about what he is seeing on the frontlines. As the global voice of Sterile Processing we want to provide an outlet and conduit for frontline information and best practices to be exchanged as quickly and easily as possible during this pandemic. To meet this need, Beyond Clean has opened up an ANONYMOUS voicemail hotline and SKYPE account for Sterile Processing professionals to give our global audience an update on how COVID-19 is impacting their hospitals and SPD/CSSD departments.  To provide the most helpful insight, we only require that you give us your: 1) Country, region, or state, and 2) Specific impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to your SPD/CSSD workflow, staffing, supplies, etc. If you would like to give us your name and have approval to go "on the record" we can do that as well. There are two options to access our voicemail hotline: USA: +1 (484) 713-9260 International & USA: Beyond Clean (on SKYPE) Stay tuned to our podcast feed and social media accounts for update releases in the coming days. And stay safe out there! #COVID19 #ImpactSeries #VoicesFromTheFrontlines #SPD #CSSD #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #Hotline #Updates

What does the COVID-19 coronavirus have to do with the Sterile Processing department? Will this pandemic change the everyday workflow of our reprocessing teams? How should we be approaching strategic planning during this unsettling time? There are a million of these kinds of concerns racing through the minds of frontline technicians and department leaders around the globe right now. On this bonus episode of Beyond Clean, we sat down with Ryan Lewis, MD, MPH to help us answer many of these questions and give critical insight into upholding best practices during times of growing external pressure. We want to express our tremendous thanks to Dr. Lewis and the entire ASP team for collaborating around this topic and working together to get this information out to the industry as quickly as possible. Tune in for this important conversation and consider sharing with other Sterile Processing professionals who may benefit from the content. For the full transcript of this episode, visit: https://www.asp.com/covid-19-beyond-clean-ryan-lewis #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #COVID19 #Coronavirus #SterileProcessing #MedicalDevices #Reprocessing #Contaminated #BestPractice #Information #SPD #CSSD #MDR

When it comes to implementing reliable consistent chemicals to do the dirtiest jobs in sterile processing, few names rise to the top like Certol International. With a 40-year track record in chemical manufacturing for infection prevention products, Certol International embodies a commitment to quality that is long-lasting. On this week’s release of the Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight series we speak with Peggy Spitzer and Brett Norton about the common issue experienced in healthcare facilities of soils drying on surgical instrumentation and we take a deep dive into the role of chemicals and the correct application of them. Certol International led the charge when it came to point-of-use cleaning and during this episode we talk with them about their products that are shaping instrument care. Learn more by visiting www.certol.com. Call Certol at 1-800-843-3343 and ask for Peggy or Brett or e-mail them at pspitzer@certol.com and bnorton@certol.com for educational information and to ask questions directly. Follow Certol on Linkedin, Twitter and Facebook.  #VendorSpotlight #ChemicalEducation #PointOfUse #Cleaning #Certol #CertolInternational #CertolUSA #Endoscopy #SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SPD #CS #MDR #SPS #Surgery   

It stands a little over five feet tall, increases sterilization efficiencies and saves time and money. Yes, it could be your new best friend- it’s the SteriCUBE and on this week’s release of the Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight series, we talk to Michele Mauzerall, CEO and Managing Partner at PMBS, LLC and Progressive Sterilization, LLC about the benefits of multiple tray sterilization technology. Many hospitals have the same consistent complaints: turnover times are too slow, delays or case cancellations due to holes in wraps and wet loads, throughput issues, the list goes on. Multiple tray sterilization technology affords the opportunity to sterilize multiple trays for one patient’s procedure all at once- no lids, no wrap- just increased efficiency of sterilized instrumentation. During this episode we will take this advanced technology one step further…Listen now for the most recent FDA clearance claims. One of the most innovative products in sterilization to hit the healthcare market just got even better! Follow SteriCUBE on LinkedIn, learn more by visiting the SteriCUBE website www.thestericube.com or send them an email -> info@thestericube.com to schedule an informational webinar today! #VendorSpotlight #MultipleTraySterilizationTechnology #MTST #FDA #SteriCUBE #CostSavings #TurnoverTimes #EliminateWaste #SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SPD #CS #MDR #SPS #Surgery 

Picture this: your hospital has access to a magic button that would reduce SPD volume by up to 100 trays per week and reduce tray sizes by over 35%. Sound too good to be true? On this release of the Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight series, we talk to David Rowe and Dr. Martyn Knowles from Operative Flow Technologies. OpFlow, a data driven product focused on value optimization, uses actual instrument or supply usage data by case- collected during the case in the OR- to rationalize instruments in trays. One of the big problems we are seeing in hospitals today is that the number of cases is not changing dramatically but the amount of instrumentation, disposables and trays is going up disproportionately to the amount of resources being filtered into the sterile processing department. David and Dr. Knowles talk specifically about how the data-driven OpFlow approach will reduce the backlog and improve SPD throughput, enhancing both the quality and efficiency of SPD. Tune in to this interview to find out how your hospital could use smart data and OpFlow to save over $2.2 million over the next few years by removing excess, unused instruments. Follow OpFlow on LinkedIn, visit their website  https://www.operativeflow.com or send them an email -> info@operativeflow.com to schedule your virtual or on-site audit today! #VendorSpotlight #SmartData #OpFlow #InstrumentRationalization #TrayOptimization #ChangeManagement #SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SPD #CS #MDR #SPS #Surgery 

In healthcare, one of the best ways to be compliant is to be confidently compliant. Compliance with The Joint Commission's standards on infection control can be difficult to navigate and in this release of the Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight series, we talk to Eric Einwalter, Sr. Product Manager, High Level Disinfection for CIVCO Medical Solutions, to learn how CIVCO products strengthen and empower SPD professionals by providing solutions for an easy and compliant disinfection process of ultrasound probes. From automated high-level disinfection systems for TEE and vaginal/rectal probes, storage systems that provide a safe and clean storage environment for reprocessed transducers, to transport trays that prevent cross-contamination of HLD and LLD parts of probes, CIVCO has the products that will solve your ultrasound compliance problems. Listen to the end to find out how you can receive discounts on a CIVCO ASTRA automated probe reprocessor and free samples of certain high-level disinfection accessories! Follow Civco Medical Solutions on LinkedIn, visit their website @ https://www.civco.com/, or send them an email -> info@civco.com #VendorSpotlight #ConfidentCompliance #CIVCO #UltrasoundProbes #HighLevelDisinfection #TJC #SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SPD #CS #MDR #SPS #Surgery   

On this week's episode, Bob goes into more detail regarding the importance of collaboration with instrument manufacturers and repair specialists in developing high quality inspection programs in your Sterile Processing department. Tune in for insight and encouragement to #WorkTogetherForChange. #RealTalk #BobMarrs #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

How many of your departments have an Instrument Coordinator position? How many of you want one? And how many of you have no idea what we're talking about? On this episode of Fighting Dirty, Hank makes an argument for creating a role on your Sterile Processing team whose primary focus is all things surgical instrument related. Buying, sourcing, standardizing, back order tracking, OR communicating, count sheet updating, and on and on. One job to rule them all. #InstrumentCoordinator #WhoIsThinkingAboutYourTrays #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this week's episode, Bob discusses the vital important of surgical instrument inspection during the assembly process in Sterile Processing and highlights important steps to keep in mind during this stage in the reprocessing workflow. Tune in to start #InspectingBetter today. #RealTalk #BobMarrs #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

Here we go again, on another one of those "but there's no rule that says I have to!" On this episode of Fighting Dirty, Hank talks about the common sense reasons you should be testing the sharpness of your scissors, every tray, every time. This isn't about being compliant, it's about being smart -- and being safe. After all, which one of us wants to put ourselves, our child, or our loved ones under anesthesia and then hand the surgeon a dull, burred scissor? #CutTheExcuses #TestTheScissors #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this episode of Real Talk w/ Bob Marrs, Bob zeroes in on the power and importance of checklists when dealing with your instrument washing process. The airline industry uses checklists all the time to ensure safety for their pilots, equipment, and passengers -- there's no reason Sterile Processing couldn't do the same. Tune in to hear why Bob is so passionate about checklists and see below for a few examples that your team could use! #ChecklistsWork #RealTalk #BobMarrs #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

Is your instrument tracking system being used for nothing more than an expensive count sheet printer? Well, you're not alone! On this episode of Fighting Dirty, Hank talks about a staffing position that you can create in your Sterile Processing department that can help you get the most out of your big (!) investment in tracking technology. It's a job too big for a manager or frontline staff to do by themselves, so you should consider the role of an #InstrumentDatabaseSpecialist. #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this episode of Real Talk w/ Bob Marrs, Bob lifts the lid off a controversial topic -- lubrication cycles in your washer disinfector. How much lubricant is being added? How many instruments is it being applied to? Which instruments shouldn't be lubricated at all? Tune in to hear why your current lubrication practice may be a waste in more ways than one! #LessonsInLubrication #RealTalk #BobMarrs #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

How often are you cleaning your steam autoclave chambers? How often should you be? On this episode of Fighting Dirty, Hank talks about a common misconception regarding this important aspect of equipment maintenance -- and gives you the leverage you need to ensure you have the staff to make it happen. #CleanThoseChambers #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this episode of Beyond the Headlines, Mike and Hank went live with special guest Jake McHugh to talk about his creation of @SterileProcessingMemes, and the impact of social media on Sterile Processing industry networking and vendors. Tune in for this fun conversation! (Originally aired on Facebook Live, July 26th, 2019). #BeyondTheHeadlines #MikeMatthews #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website

On this episode of Real Talk w/ Bob Marrs, Bob gives an introduction to the washer disinfector stage of the decontamination process, focusing on impingement, preventative maintenance, and descaling. Tune in to hear how all these things work together to help your team #GetItClean. #RealTalk #BobMarrs #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

What are your thoughts about wrist watches in a Sterile Processing department? On this episode of Fighting Dirty, Hank talks about one aspect of the controversial debate around jewelry in SPD. Tune in to #FightTheFomite. #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this episode, Mike and Hank went live with Beyond the Headlines and special guest Shawn Flynn to talk about PPE risks, the off-site reprocessing market, Sterile Processing compensation and much more. Tune in for the fun! (Originally aired on Facebook Live, July 18th, 2019). #BeyondTheHeadlines #MikeMatthews #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website

On this episode of Real Talk w/ Bob Marrs, Bob continues his discussion on the importance of ultrasonic cleaning in the decontamination process, and focuses in on the need to load this equipment appropriately. Tune in to hear why your department shouldn't be processing certain instruments without it! #RealTalk #BobMarrs #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

Backup surgical instrument inventories can make or break your Sterile Processing department. A poorly designed or incomplete backup wall can create tremendous inefficiency and frustration for your team. A great backup wall and replenishment process can help to hardwire complete tray assembly and take mere seconds to find an instrument instead of causing serious impact to your workflow. On this episode of Fighting Dirty, Hank delves into the important details to consider in building your backup wall and hits some highlights to ensure you get it done right the first time. Tune in to #BuildTheWall. #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this episode, Mike and Hank went live with Beyond the Headlines to talk about surgical instrument lawsuits and the true costs of poor quality. #BeyondTheHeadlines #MikeMatthews #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website

On this episode of Real Talk w/ Bob Marrs, Bob starts bursting some bubbles by focusing on the importance of ultrasonic cleaning in the decontamination process. Tune in to hear about how ultrasonication works, tips to consider when using this equipment, and why you should never let Bob operate your personal dishwasher! #RealTalk #BobMarrs #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

So much of what we do in the decontamination area depends on time. But how equipped are your frontline technicians to correctly and compliantly process when each second counts? Do they have the timing tools they need for each stage of the dirty side? On this episode of Fighting Dirty, Hank talks about why you can't trust your internal clock and the creative ways you can hardwire these tools into your workflow. Tune in, #ItsAboutTime. #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this episode of Beyond the Headlines, Mike and Bob talk about potential causes to surgery cancelations in a Canadian hospital. They focus on why Sterile Processing leaders should be equipped to have difficult conversations in the name of patient safety, how to empower frontline staff to "stop the line," and the importance of regular quality auditing. Tune in and #DontGetCanceled! #BeyondTheHeadlines #MikeMatthews #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website

On this episode of Real Talk w/ Bob Marrs, Bob zeros in on precleaning, manual cleaning and the importance of three-bay sinks for compliant manual washing in Sterile Processing. Tune in to hear about some of the misinformation going on out there with regards to precleaning, and learn why each sink basin in your decontam has a different purpose! #RealTalk #BobMarrs #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

One look inside of your cannulated or lumen devices could literally save your patient's life. So why wouldn't you take the time to do it? Or more importantly, why wouldn't hospitals provide appropriate tools such as inspection borescopes to enable their Sterile Processing teams to complete this live saving work? On this episode of Fighting Dirty, Hank talks about the critical importance of enhanced visual inspection of arthroscopic shaver handpieces in particular and all other related devices. Tune in and #LookTwice to #SaveALife! #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this episode of Beyond the Headlines, Mike, Hank, and Bob talk about how infrastructure issues at a VA hospital on the west coast led to substantial delays and cancellation of various surgical and dental procedures for veteran patients. They focus on the important issues surrounding how facilities can plan ahead to guard against a “culture of catastrophe” as well as what the VA does right when it comes to sterilization process breakdowns. Tune in and #PlanAhead! #BeyondTheHeadlines #MikeMatthews #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Websit

On this episode of Real Talk w/ Bob Marrs, Bob gets down and dirty about decontamination, particularly the importance of personal protective equipment (PPE) when completing your Sterile Processing duties. Tune in to hear about why your mask matters, what OSHA has to say about your dirty room, and catch a promo of the next Billboard Top 100 hits! #RealTalk #BobMarrs #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

The most valuable asset in your Sterile Processing department isn't your $250K cart washer or your $3.5 million dollar fleet of surgical instruments -- it's actually your people. So the important question is whether your department design is actually hurting your team. On this episode of Fighting Dirty, Hank gives some insight into the critical importance of ergonomics in Sterile Processing and the things every department should be doing to protect from injury and cultivate safe practices in the workplace. These things aren't good ideas, they are fundamental to demonstrating how much we really value our teams. Tune in and #InvestInSafety! #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

What impact do broken surgical instruments have on patient safety, surgeon trust, and the bottom line of your department budgets? How about missing or misplaced instruments that cause delays in instrument reprocessing and turnovers? On this release of the new Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight series, we talk to Marcus Super about InstruSafe, the Sterile Processing-focused solution Summit Medical has created for overcoming the systemic challenges of lost and broken surgical instrumentation. We will also discuss their in-booth (#745) raffle at this year's IAHCSMM Expos with cash prizes (multiple winners) and free airfare to IAHCSMM 2020 (Grand Prize). Be on the lookout for inserts in your IAHCSMM Expo bags with a raffle ticket inside! Summit Medical will also be hosting an invite-only Customer Appreciation event Monday night after the show – Contact your local sales representative for an invitation! Follow Summit Medical on LinkedIn, visit their website @ https://www.instrusafe.com/, or send Them An Email -> support@instrusafe.com #VendorSpotlight #SummitMedical #InstruSafe #CustomTrays #Containers #Sterilization #WeFightDirty #BeyondClean #SurgicalInstruments #SurgeryStartsHere #SterileProcessing #Hospitals #MedicalDevice

On this episode of Beyond the Headlines, Mike and Hank talk about an announcement out of Buffalo, New York regarding a free Sterile Processing training program for local students -- why it's awesome, and how this type of community investment will eventually lead to safer surgery. They also discuss a few of the differences between professional SPD training and the kind of on-the-job training that is common in many places around the globe. Tune in and #GetSchooled! #BeyondTheHeadlines #MikeMatthews #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this episode of Real Talk w/ Bob Marrs, Bob speaks directly to our brothers and sisters in the Operating Room about the critical importance of pre-cleaning, and the truth about instrument turnover times. Tune in to hear about realistic timelines for cleaning, inspection, sterilization, and cooling for your turnover instruments! #RealTalk #BobMarrs #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

Creating a great resume is one of the most important things you can do as a Sterile Processing professional who wants to grow. But many of us were never taught how to write a persuasive resume that says more than just when and where we worked. On this episode of Fighting Dirty, Hank discusses how to think about your own professional persona and gives tips on creating that killer resume you need to get you on top of the pile. Tune in and #GetHired! #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this episode of Beyond the Headlines, Mike and Hank talk about a recent headline grabbing story from a California hospital regarding a retained surgical item, this time a 2" ribbon retractor. They discuss some of the potential root causes and talk about the kinds of things that Sterile Processing should consider in trying to help their partners in the OR. Tune in and join the cause of: #NoInstrumentLeftBehind! #BeyondTheHeadlines #MikeMatthews #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this episode of Real Talk w/ Bob Marrs, Bob explains how to approach challenging situations in your Sterile Processing department -- especially when they are not your fault (i.e. low staffing, insufficient instruments, inefficient processes). Great application for frontline technicians and leaders alike. Tune in to hear how to make it right in your department when it all goes wrong! #RealTalk #BobMarrs #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

Sterile Processing professionals are the last line of defense for surgical patients. This means we have to be willing and able to "stop the line" when something unsafe happens in our departments. On this episode of Fighting Dirty with Hank Balch, Hank talks about one of the most dangerous and yet common practices in many departments today: double stacking multilayer trays during the washing cycle. This not only violates express manufacturer IFUs for these instruments and will get you cited by CMS, TJC, DNV and state agencies -- it is also extremely dangerous for your patients. One bug. One little infectious microbe hiding under a knee sizer can literally kill one of your patients. Whatever productivity pressures you may be under, whatever volume may be stacking up in decontam, washing shortcuts are not worth it. If you have to chain yourself to the department door in order to get your CEO to come listen to why you won't take shortcuts -- do it. And call us, we'll join you in the sit in, and help explain why you can't sacrifice safety in the name of speed.  #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this episode of Beyond the Headlines, Mike and Hank talk about the latest announcement from Ambu A/S & Cook Medical regarding a Single-Use Duodenoscope that will be disrupting the US market. Cleaning, disinfection, and storage challenges surrounding endoscope reprocessing are some of the hottest topics in the medical device industry today, so this announcement is sure to make waves. This episode will talk about some of the potential implications and remaining questions left to answer. Tune in and get #Scoped! #BeyondTheHeadlines #MikeMatthews #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

On this episode of Real Talk w/ Bob Marrs, Bob brings up one of the most shocking statistics in all of healthcare -- nearly 100K patients are dying in our hospitals each year. Why is this happening? And how do we keep the national conversation focused where it should be? Tune in for his passionate plea to keep this topic front and center -- where it should be. #RealTalk #BobMarrs #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

Shift huddles are one of the most important things you can do every day as a Sterile Processing team. But there are many departments out there who either don't do them at all, or do them all wrong. On this episode of Fighting Dirty, Hank gives some insight into why shift huddles matter and discusses a few tips on how to take your current shift huddle from good to great. Tune in and #ShiftYourPerspective! #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

This week on Beyond The Headlines with Mike Matthews:  Mike and Hank dig into a recent CMS survey report that just hit the news and discuss findings related to Sterile Processing, Endo, and Radiology departments -- how you can prepare and how to get your hospital administrators more involved in your SPD. Important topics with lots of practical insight. Plus you can learn how to send hate mail to Mike! Tune in and don't get #Cited! #BeyondTheHeadlines #MikeMatthews #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

This week on Real Talk with Bob Marrs:  Bob discusses why device manufacturers should lean over and give their IFUs a KISS, and how government can get involved to help Sterile Processing protect our patients. If we can't find the IFU or understand them, what good are they? #RealTalk #BobMarrs #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

This week on Fighting Dirty with Hank Balch:  We are fans of Sterile Processing certification, but let's keep it in perspective. Certification does not always equal Opportunity. On this episode of Fighting Dirty, Hank lays out important aspects of the certification conversation, HR challenges, and the keys to real (quick) growth in the industry. #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

This week on Beyond The Headlines with Mike Matthews:  Another news headline about stolen surgical instruments - this one for $25K worth of endoscopes, just weeks after a similar $450K heist from a hospital in the same state. On our kickoff episode for "Beyond the Headlines" with Mike Matthews, we talk about why these stories keep coming out and what needs to happen TODAY in your hospital to fix it. Tune in and don't get #jacked! #BeyondTheHeadlines #MikeMatthews #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

This week on Real Talk with Bob Marrs:  Bob discusses the background to regulatory focus on IFUs in Sterile Processing, and the real challenges with following them as frontline Sterile Processing technicians. IFUs - Manufacturer Instructions for Use #3 - A Day that will Live in Infamy #4 - Challenges, and Issues #RealTalk #BobMarrs #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

This week on Fighting Dirty with Hank Balch:  Failing a Sterile Processing certification exam can be a punch in the gut. How do you recover? What do you do next? Hank gives you 3 things to consider as you bounce back and keep #FightingDirty. For more insight and tips on how to pass your exam, you can read his article here: https://bit.ly/2YzbBsD #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

Why isn't every-load biological indicator monitoring a global practice in Sterile Processing? Do chemical indicators actually pose a greater challenge in certain contexts? Is parametric release the future of sterility assurance or ready for retirement? For our 2nd Annual Beyond Clean LIVE event, we took the show on the road again in front of a live audience in Anaheim, California during the 2019 IAHCSMM Convention & Expo. This year, we tackled the hot topic of Sterility Assurance with three subject matter experts representing: Biological Indicators - Kelly Soto Pacheco (Steris) Chemical Indicators - Mike Eckenwiler (Getinge) Parametric Release - René Vis (Steelco Benelux B.V.) It was another block buster event, and we're delighted to share this debate with a global audience. We hope you enjoy the show, gain insight on this important issues, and bust some myths! CE Credit -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

What if there were a tool that allowed your Sterile Processing team to quickly and accurately identify loaner instruments for reassembly? No need to call a vendor, no frustrating case delays because of incomplete trays, and no more replacement costs for missing vendor instruments. As we kick off the brand new Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight series, we will be talking to Geoffrey Broninx about the innovative work being done at ATH Medical to overcome the global challenges of loaner instrument traceability. Geoffrey will also discuss big opportunities for Sterile Processing departments in the USA to bring the AnciTrak system into their hospitals to experience the solution in person! Tune in today for information on how to win a free trial, and plan on visiting their booth #759 at the IAHCSMM Annual Conference & Expo in Anaheim! Follow ATH Medical on Instagram and LinkedIn. Visit their website @ www.ATHMedical.com Send Them An Email -> Info@ATHMedical.com #VendorSpotlight #ATHMedical #AnciTrak #Giveaway #Loaner #TrayTracking #WeFightDirty #BeyondClean #SurgicalInstruments #SurgeryStartsHere #SterileProcessing #Hospitals #MedicalDevice