Beyond Clean Podcast

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!

"The residents are coming! The residents are coming!" How does your Sterile Processing team feel when you hear those words? Are you prepared? Are your instruments? On this Season 19 episode of "The Surgeons We Serve," a season focused on spotlighting the intersection of surgeons & surgical instruments, we are joined by Allison M. Hunter, MD, Orthopaedic Hand, Elbow & Upper Extremity Surgeon at Baldwin Bone & Joint to discuss this resident's perspective on the early days of interacting with surgical instruments. Tune in as we talk about the human side of residency, the impact of Sterile Processing errors on young surgeons, and building a collaborative educational approach and culture to bringing our two teams together from day one. What does it take to build healthy relationships with your residents? And why is this time so formative for instilling trust in SPD? Join us this week to find out! Season 19 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 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, "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!

What's at the center of all the washing, assembling, and sterilizing in an SPD that keeps patients safe and surgeries moving forward? People. Skilled technicians who manage to get the job done regardless of the stressors, work environment, or available tools. As an industry, how to we recognize these sterilizing superheroes and help get them the tools and support they need? Dr. Peter Nichol, Pediatric Surgeon and industry advocate, joins us to discuss the general lack of peer-reviewed research in the Sterile Processing industry and what he is doing to change that. Discover how Dr. Nichol's Sterile Processing research could change the industry, and what you can do to get your surgeon partners involved in the conversation. You can connect directly with Dr. Nichol at https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-nichol-1a247a89/ After finishing this interview, earn your 1 CE credit by passing the short quiz linked here: https://www.flexiquiz.com/SC/N/episode19-06 Visit our CE Credit Hub at https://www.beyondcleanmedia.com/ce-credit-hub to access 350+ FREE CE credits and #KeepFightingDirty!

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!

Data makes the world go 'round when it comes to investment in Sterile Processing for staffing, equipment, and other resources. But what kind of data do we even get out of our surgical suites? What do our surgeons know about instrument data and what do they need to know? On this Season 19 episode of "The Surgeons We Serve," a season focused on spotlighting the intersection of surgeons & surgical instruments, we are joined by Dr. Martyn Knowles, Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon at UNC Health Care, to discuss data gaps and opportunities when it comes to the surgical instruments coming through our departments. Join us as we chat about how the absence of data impacts instrument flow, what it looks like to bring data up the chain of command in a healthcare setting, and what your Sterile Processing team can be doing today to work towards a world where clean surgical data is a reality. We hope you can join us! You can connect directly with Dr. Knowles at https://www.linkedin.com/in/martyn-knowles-md-mba-facs-7759684/ After finishing this interview, earn your 1 CE credit by passing the short quiz linked here: https://www.flexiquiz.com/SC/N/episode19-05 Visit our CE Credit Hub at https://www.beyondcleanmedia.com/ce-credit-hub to access 350+ FREE CE credits and #KeepFightingDirty!