Beyond Clean Podcast

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

Let's get down to business! What would it look like if the person responsible for purchasing your PPE knew firsthand how vital these supplies are to protecting Sterile Processing staff? Season 20 of the Beyond Clean podcast, "Armed & (Compliantly) Dangerous," is all about personal protective equipment (PPE), and in this episode, Matthew Frederick, Perioperative Business Manager AND Sterile Processing Manager in Kentucky walks us behind the scenes of purchasing PPE. In a post-pandemic world, supply chain is at the center of an ever-changing landscape, and getting the right price for the right equipment is Matthew's area of expertise. Using data, knowledge of the business side of healthcare, and frontline sterile processing experience, his organization is able to do right by both technicians, and the budget. So "come on down" as this week we dive into Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs), backorders, and the delicate balancing act for facilities between quality and making sure "The Price is Right." In a world that tries to stretch a dollar out of fifteen cents this is an episode that pulls back the business curtain and may even shine a spotlight on new career options for sterile processing team members. After finishing this interview, earn your 1 CE credit by passing the short quiz linked here: https://www.flexiquiz.com/SC/N/episode20-07 Visit our CE Credit Hub at https://www.beyondcleanmedia.com/ce-credit-hub to access 350+ FREE CE credits and #KeepFightingDirty!

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!

As the expression goes; "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." But how do we make sure those steps are taken with shoes that are comfortable, clean, and above all, compliant? Should your sterile processing shoes be department dedicated, covered around the clock, or even sterilized? Season 20 of the Beyond Clean podcast, "Armed & (Compliantly) Dangerous," is all about personal protective equipment (PPE), and in this episode Kenneth Campbell, Director of Sterile Processing at Berkshire Medical Center, shows what it means to go above and beyond for technician and patient safety. Using his years of experience in the field and his ability to talk data with the C-suite, Kenneth drove a quality improvement project that reduced cross contamination and improved employee satisfaction. We discuss how he addressed an industry gap around shoes in decontamination in a way that lasts much longer than a wet shoe cover. It's a conversation that speaks to international best practices and may be that piece you need to be a step above the rest. Season 20 of Beyond Clean released under the 1 Episode = 1 CE delivery model, so once you finish this interview, you can get your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week. For access to this CE quiz and over 350 other free CE credit, visit our CE Credit Hub at 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, "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