Beyond Clean Podcast

In this episode 4 of Season 21 of Beyond Clean, we're joined by the reprocessing tag-team of Tracy Raymond and Jen Barnickel from Vested Medical, to unravel the nuances of vendor-owned inventory management in the Sterile Processing space. The duo highlights the significance of syncing vendor inventory management with broader Sterile Processing objectives and discusses the pivotal metrics every member of the surgical workflow should have to stay informed. In our conversations, they shed light on optimizing OR and SPD scheduling, bridging communication gaps with vendors, and navigating the bottlenecks in the system. What role does quality management play regarding vendor trays? What kinds of key performance indicators and benchmarks should you be aware of? Tune in to find out! Season 21 of Beyond Clean is released under the 1 Episode = 1 CE delivery model. After listening, earn your 1 CE credit by passing the short quiz linked below each episode. For access to this and over 350 other free CE credits, visit our CE Credit Hub at beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub.

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!

Join us in this episode 3 of Season 21 on Beyond Clean as we focus in on "technician-specific" instrument data that will make your resume *POP* with industry expert Seamus Johnson, innovation leader at Censis Technologies. Discover the possibilities of capturing technician-specific data and how it can be leveraged by technicians and department leaders in resumes and job interviews, showcasing their skills and expertise. Tune in to explore the key data points and metrics in surgical instrument tracking that professionals should be aware of and learn how to effectively discuss and visualize them in your resume. Don't miss this important conversation on the future of personalized SPD data for career growth. Season 21 of Beyond Clean 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, 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

Join us in this episode 2 of Season 21 on Beyond Clean, as we dive deep into the data-driven world of flexible endoscope management with Jake McHugh, Process Improvement Auditor at Agiliti. We explore the evolving landscape of endoscope repair and how data has revolutionized decision-making and maintenance processes. Jake delves into the common challenges in endoscope repair and weighs in on how data can be leveraged to tackle them. We examine the role vendors play in delivering data-driven solutions and the impact of emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, on the field. Finally, Jake shares inspiring success stories of facilities utilizing data effectively and offers a visionary glimpse into the future of endoscope repair. Do. Not. Miss. It! Season 21 of Beyond Clean 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 season premiere episode of Beyond Clean Season 21 "SPD Data that Delivers", we welcome Lexie Hagel, VP of Operations at Surgio Health, to unravel the complex world of surgical instrument tracking systems from the inside. Lexie guides us from the initial stages of software ideation to implementation, explaining the trials and triumphs of software development along the way. She shares how instrument tracking companies try to strike the right balance between customization and standardization to cater to diverse customer needs, all while ensuring data privacy and accessibility. This interview will help you understand the challenges inherent to these technologies, learn about some of the "whys" behind data-driven solutions, and explore future trends in Sterile Processing instrument tracking. This insider's tour is not just about how tracking systems are made but also about how they're continuously improving to redefine our industry! We hope you enjoy! Season 21 of Beyond Clean continues to deliver under the 1 Episode = 1 CE model. Immediately after listening, you can secure your 1 CE credit by passing the short quiz linked below each episode. 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 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