Beyond Clean Podcast

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.

Sterile Processing Educators - it's time to answer the question of whether we really have time to educate the way we need! This week on Beyond Clean, Hank Balch and Bobby Parker dive into the critical role of Sterile Processing Educators. Tune in as our dynamic duo dishes out the real talk on elevating education beyond routine compliance to equipping technicians with the right skills and knowledge to succeed. We're troubleshooting frustrations, from managing multi-shifts to truly connecting the "why" behind Sterile Processing to patient outcomes. With insights and encouragement for educators, managers, and technicians alike, this episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to revive their department's dedication to training excellence! Let's get back to educating…the #fightingdirty way! Season 23 of Beyond Clean releases under the 1 Episode = 1 CE delivery model. After finishing this interview, earn your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week. Visit our CE Credit Hub at beyondcleanmedia.com/ce-credit-hub to access this quiz and over 350 other free CE credits. #BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #WeFightDirty #SPEducators

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.

Are you ready to move up the leadership ranks in your Sterile Processing department? This week on Beyond Clean, Hank Balch and Bobby Parker tackle the trials and triumphs of transitioning from a technician role to first-level leadership – Lead Tech & Supervisor. We're getting real about the challenges these new leaders face - from transitioning away from hands-on tasks to supervising workflows and earning the trust of your fellow co-workers to tips for facing this new career step head-on. Tune in as we share invaluable insights, drawing from our own leadership experiences, to guide you through the transformative journey of climbing the leadership ladder in your Sterile Processing department. Whether you're contemplating this leap or already navigating the leadership landscape, this episode will be your compass to success! Season 23 of Beyond Clean releases under the 1 Episode = 1 CE delivery model. After finishing this interview, earn your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week. Visit our CE Credit Hub at beyondcleanmedia.com/ce-credit-hub to access this quiz and over 350 other free CE credits. #BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #WeFightDirty

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.

Think you have what it takes to be a Sterile Processing technician? In this season's premiere episode of Beyond Clean Season 23 "The Roles that Make Us Great," veteran Sterile Processing leaders Hank Balch and Bobby Parker dive into the good, the bad, and the overwhelming about life on the frontlines of instrument reprocessing. From sweating in decon and answering panicked calls for the OR, to thorough inspections of surgical instruments, we examine the complex roles of these unsung heroes of patient safety. Come along as Hank and Bobby explore the direct impact technicians have on patient outcomes as well as how culture and camaraderie between techs creates an environment where talent thrives. Do you have the grit and passion to take on the unique challenges of Sterile Processing? Tune in to find out! Season 23 of Beyond Clean releases under the 1 Episode = 1 CE delivery model. After finishing this interview, earn your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week. Visit our CE Credit Hub at beyondcleanmedia.com/ce-credit-hub to access this quiz and over 350 other free CE credits. #BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #WeFightDirty

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!