First impressions are everything, especially when it comes to an SPD technician's first day on the job. But it's not just about the impression they make - it's also the impression the department makes on them! On this episode of Beyond Clean Season 24, we're joined by Meredith Garza, Market Development Lead with The Resource Group, to explore what makes a great SPD onboarding and orientation program stand out from the rest. You'll hear Meredith's strategies for rolling out the red carpet for new...
Apr 15, 2024•36 min•Season 24Ep. 3
On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Make Small Improvements for Big Results: Part 1" with our Flexible Endoscope Expert™, Michael Matthews. To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean mailing list by visiting: http://www.beyondcleanmedia.com 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 curren...
Apr 13, 2024•3 min
In today’s fast-paced surgery center and hospital reprocessing settings, utilizing rinsing and flushing products that can free up your hands to perform other tasks, greatly improving the speed and efficiency of your instrument reprocessing, is a game changer! On this week’s Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™, we talk with David Salzberg, President at Advanced Optisurgical Inc., about the QuickRinse® Instrument Rinse System that is replacing the outdated syringe method of rinsing lumened instruments ...
Apr 12, 2024•31 min
In this CE-approved Beyond Clean Articles On-The-Go episode, Hank Balch weighs in on the ongoing debate between on-site vs. off-site reprocessing models, while sharing his perspective on the future of off-site reprocessing – “I believe the future of Sterile Processing in the US is going to transition to a predominantly off-site model of reprocessing. The reasons for this have everything to do with the value of existing (and limited) hospital real estate, the economies of scale created by buildin...
Apr 11, 2024•7 min
Calling all #CleanFreaks! Get ready to don up and join the fight against the microscopic menaces lurking in our healthcare facilities! In this action-packed episode of “On Pathogens & PPE,” host Jill Holdsworth, co-host Michael Matthews, and special guests Jeri Culbertson and Patrick Gordon, team up to explore the unseen world of bacteria, viruses, and fungi. From identifying the crucial differences between these tiny invaders to understanding the role of the environment in their transmissio...
Apr 10, 2024•32 min
Do you struggle with test anxiety and are feeling uneasy about your upcoming exam? Know that you are not alone! This week on Confident Certification™, host Sarah B. Cruz shares her personal experiences with overcoming exam nerves and offers her proven techniques for managing anxiety, navigating testing accommodations, and developing a mindset for success. If you're feeling increasingly anxious as your exam date approaches, this episode is your guide to conquering your personal testing challenges...
Apr 09, 2024•13 min
“Sterile Processing, what’s that?” If this question sounds all too familiar, you’re not alone! As Sterile Processing professionals, we’ve all been asked this a time or two. So, how do you describe our career? How should we describe it? On this episode of Beyond Clean Season 24, "The Papers that Make Us Awesome," we’re joined by Beth Rayfield, the trailblazing Director of Central Supply and Sterile Processing at IU Health, to uncover the secrets of crafting job descriptions that don’t just fill r...
Apr 08, 2024•34 min•Season 24Ep. 2
On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "The Pros and Cons of UV Based Technology" with our UV Disinfection Expert™, Daan Hoek. To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean mailing list by visiting: http://www.beyondcleanmedia.com 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? Contac...
Apr 06, 2024•3 min
Do you have the tools you need, to make the business case you want to improve your Sterile Processing department? Do you know what improvements others are already seeing across the country? On this week's Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™, we speak with Mark Copeland from 3T Medical, as he shares his vision for putting tangible value analysis tools into the hands of the clinicians who need them most. Learn how Mark and his team are driving down costs of reprocessing, decreasing total instrument set...
Apr 05, 2024•34 min
In this CE-approved Beyond Clean Articles On-The-Go episode, Hank Balch highlights the influence vendors and manufacturers have on Sterile Processing industry standards and the lasting impact it can have on the future of our industry – "The fact that manufacturers have a controlling interest in the conversations that drive the development of Sterile Processing industry standards is a problem. There's no denying this. Now we need to ask every user, organization, and vendor in our industry what ex...
Apr 04, 2024•7 min
Masks on, gloves up -- it’s time to #FightDirty with Beyond Clean and Transmission Control's newest podcast series launch, On Pathogens & PPE! Join host Jill Holdsworth, co-host Frankie Catalfumo, and special guests Ben Galvan and Deanna Hillstrom, as they set the stage for an exciting 12-part series uniting Sterile Processing and Infection Prevention professionals for the ultimate showdown against the microscopic world of pathogens and microbials. In this kickoff episode, our hosts suit up ...
Apr 03, 2024•27 min
Hola profesionales del SPD! This week on Confident Certification™, host Sarah B. Cruz welcomes Angie Holland and Nestor Hernandez to explore the unique advantages and challenges of mastering the Sterile Processing profession in different languages. From translating tricky technical terms to leveraging your skill set to serve diverse patient populations, this dynamic trio is breaking down language barriers and sharing expert tips for success. Whether you're looking to boost your career or support...
Apr 02, 2024•42 min
What if a single page could spark a cultural revolution in your SPD? Any ideas what it might say? On this Season 24 premiere episode of Beyond Clean, "The Papers that Make Us Awesome," Hank Balch sits down with culture-building expert Jeff Schiefelbein, Managing Director at Undivided Life, to cast a vision for the rest of the podcast season and share some powerful guiding principles to equip you in crafting your department’s mission, vision, and values statement. Are you and your team on mission...
Apr 01, 2024•31 min•Season 24Ep. 1
On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "AAMI TIR34: Critical Water Management" with our Water Quality Expert™, Jeffrey Paquet. To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean mailing list by visiting: http://www.beyondcleanmedia.com 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? Contac...
Mar 30, 2024•3 min
In this CE-approved Beyond Clean Articles On-The-Go episode, Hank Balch identifies the importance of creating master inventory lists to ensure compliance and proper processing in SPD- "Simply put, our Sterile Processing teams cannot even begin to process or maintain our equipment or instruments properly unless we know what they are, how many we own, and how they are to be cared for and handled according to the manufacturer. Instead of solely focusing on the importance of IFUs, our departments ha...
Mar 28, 2024•7 min
Get ready to buckle up, certification rockstars, because this week on Confident Certification™, host Sarah B. Cruz is your VIP pass to an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the actual test day experience! As your personal certification prep guide, Sarah will navigate you through the computer-based testing platform, reveal insider secrets for submitting your exam with unshakable confidence, and share her proven strategies for keeping test anxiety at bay. Transform your test day jitters into a ca...
Mar 26, 2024•14 min
On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "What is the Role of AI in Sterile Processing?" with our Artificial Intelligence Expert™, Yeshwanth Pulijala, PhD. To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean mailing list by visiting: http://www.beyondcleanmedia.com 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 ...
Mar 23, 2024•2 min
On this CE-approved Beyond Clean Articles On-The-Go episode, Hank Balch explains how the quality and management of department locker rooms can significantly impact the culture and morale of the technicians who work there -- "The first place a Sterile Processing professional steps foot in to start their day is the department locker room. In fact, it’s also the last place they leave before heading home. What do they find there? Does the space send signals they are valued, respected, and supported?...
Mar 21, 2024•7 min
The big day has finally arrived—the one you've been preparing for, dreaming of, and possibly even losing a little sleep over. That's right, it's exam day! But fear not, future certified rockstar, because this week on Confident Certification™, host Sarah B. Cruz is sharing all her insider secrets to help you conquer your exam like a pro. From what to wear, what to bring (and what to leave at home!), and how to stay laser-focused during the exam, Sarah’s got you covered. So take a deep breath, gra...
Mar 19, 2024•17 min
On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Sterile In, Sterile Out" with our Healthcare Storage Expert™, Dustin Patterson. To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean mailing list by visiting: http://www.beyondcleanmedia.com 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...
Mar 16, 2024•2 min
In this CE-approved Beyond Clean Articles On-The-Go episode, Hank Balch shares steps for grieving the loss of a co-worker and the importance of leaving behind a positive legacy through kindness, dedication to patient care, and recognizing the value of each team member – "Ultimately, this grieving process is a sign of how impactful that life actually was. It shouldn’t be easy to forget or move on from someone who made coming to work a joy. It shouldn’t be a quick process to get over losing a fell...
Mar 14, 2024•8 min
This week on Confident Certification™, host Sarah B. Cruz is here to save you from the cram session chaos! She is breaking down the differences between cramming and intense review sessions, and why one might be sabotaging your success. Tune in as Sarah shares her top tips for creating a study plan that works for you, avoiding the dreaded all-nighter, and walking into your exam with an extra swagger. Discover how you can ditch the cram sessions for good and become a Sterile Processing study super...
Mar 12, 2024•16 min
On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "What is Multi-Tray Sterilization?" with our Multi-Tray Sterilization Expert™, Kelly Truppo. To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean mailing list by visiting: beyondcleanmedia.com. 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 ...
Mar 09, 2024•2 min
In this CE-approved Beyond Clean Articles On-The-Go episode, Hank Balch emphasizes the importance of understanding and following a manufacturer’s instructions for use (IFUs) in your SPD, while also proposing solutions to improve compliance and ensure patient safety -- "How can you be sure, with any level of certainty, that you are cleaning, inspecting, and sterilizing your inventory correctly if there are still large swaths of instruments or equipment, the instructions for which no one in recent...
Mar 07, 2024•8 min
If pre-test nerves and last-minute cramming sessions have you counting flashcards instead of sheep, let this episode be your guide to a peaceful night's sleep the night before your certification exam! This week on Confident Certification™, host Sarah B. Cruz unlocks the secrets to transforming pre-test jitters into calm confidence. She shares practical tips to avoid last-minute cramming, reduce anxiety, and approach your exam with confidence and peace of mind. Tune in today and discover how you ...
Mar 05, 2024•17 min
On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "'Just Stop Breaking Stuff' The Need for Targeted Solutions" with our Flexible Endoscope Expert™, Michael Matthews. To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean mailing list by visiting: beyondcleanmedia.com. 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 curre...
Mar 02, 2024•3 min
In this CE-approved episode of Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch identifies seven reasons why someone might consider quitting their job in the Sterile Processing industry: "If your current sterile processing role is causing you unreasonable amounts of stress, burnout, or depression, don’t be afraid to hit the eject button. Industries like ours can chew people up and spit them back out, without a lot of concern for the person underneath the scrubs. Ultimately, you are the only one who always has…" T...
Feb 29, 2024•6 min
Top of FormThis week on Confident Certification™, host Sarah B. Cruz and Bobby Parker dive into the art of self-advocacy in the Sterile Processing industry. They'll share secrets for balancing confidence with humility while inspiring you to celebrate all your certification milestones. Whether you're navigating the early stages of your career or looking for ways to shine in your current role, this episode offers practical tips for acknowledging your achievements, overcoming imposter syndrome, and...
Feb 27, 2024•32 min
On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Ergonomically Challenged." To hear more from our Healthcare Storage Expert Series™, follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean mailing list by visiting: http://www.beyondcleanmedia.com 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: inf...
Feb 24, 2024•2 min
Is consignment inventory causing chaos and delays across your OR and SPD teams? Ever wonder if there is a smarter, easier way to manage this potentially problematic inventory? On this special Beyond Clean and Power Supply Vendor Spotlight™ co-release episode, we’re joined by Keerthi Kanubaddi, Executive Vice President of Health System Partnership and Neal Ferguson Vice President of Client Engagement at Movemedical, to discuss an innovative solution that is bringing clarity to the chaos of invent...
Feb 23, 2024•45 min
