On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Good Water Saves Time," 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? Contact us at any tim...
Feb 01, 2025•2 min
Counting backward from ten might be the last thing you remember, but for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) like OJ Skiles, it's where the real work begins. Step into the OR where emergency airway equipment reliability matters most, instrument delays impact patient safety, and every minute under anesthesia counts. From critical airway tools to complex surgical equipment, join OJ as he reveals how every member of the surgical team plays a vital role in getting patients safely through...
Jan 27, 2025•37 min•Season 27Ep. 4
On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Set Up For Success Part 2," 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...
Jan 25, 2025•2 min
Behind every surgery is a healthcare professional most patients never get to meet, yet they play a critical role in making every procedure possible. Meet the Surgical Technologist! On this week's episode of Beyond Clean Season 27, Chris Blevins, Senior Surgical Technology Department Chair at South College and co-host of the First Case Podcast, walks us through the precision, skill, and teamwork Surgical Techs bring to the operating room. From maintaining sterile barriers to coordinating complex ...
Jan 20, 2025•41 min•Season 27Ep. 3
On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "How UV Technology Can Prevent HAIs & Cross-Contamination," 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 cu...
Jan 18, 2025•3 min
Patient care never stops – and neither does your fight against pathogens. So, when your team needs to know the latest IP guidelines at 3 a.m., who do you turn to? AI just might have the answers! On this week’s episode of Beyond Clean's "Planet Surgery," we’re joined by Max Simonovsky, Founder and CEO of Soapy, to explore how artificial intelligence is creating unlimited possibilities for infection prevention. From 24/7 virtual IP assistance to proactive problem-solving, Max reveals why artificia...
Jan 13, 2025•38 min•Season 27Ep. 2
On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "ST108 and the Benefits of Well-Managed Water," 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...
Jan 11, 2025•2 min
Need a partner who truly understands today's Sterile Processing challenges? What if one trusted team could deliver both the solutions and support your SPD needs to succeed? On this week's Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™, we're joined by Malinda Elammari, Clinical Education Specialist with Healthmark, a Getinge Company, to discuss how their team combines product innovation with hands-on education to help solve your department’s toughest challenges. Through AI-powered scope inspection technology, a...
Jan 10, 2025•46 min
We use our phones to search the web, stream our favorite playlists, and help us navigate any city in the world – so why aren't we using them to master our surgical workflows? That’s exactly what orthopedic surgeon Dr. Eric Price asked before realizing gamification isn’t just changing how we spend time on our phones—it’s revolutionizing how we educate in the OR! In this Season 27 premiere of Beyond Clean's “Planet Surgery,” we explore the game-changing world of mobile-first learning with Dr. Pric...
Jan 06, 2025•40 min•Season 27Ep. 1
On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Multi-Tray Sterilization: Cost Savings," 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: 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 expe...
Jan 04, 2025•3 min
On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Set Up For Success Part 1," 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...
Dec 28, 2024•2 min
On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "The Future of Chemical-Free Disinfection," 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? Conta...
Dec 21, 2024•2 min
On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "The Release of ST108," 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? Contact us at any time...
Dec 14, 2024•2 min
On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Multi-Tray Sterilization: Advantages for Staff," 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: 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 curr...
Dec 07, 2024•2 min
On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Let's Start At the Very Beginning Part 2," 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 expe...
Nov 30, 2024•2 min
8 PM delivery for tomorrow’s 7 AM case - let the loaner reprocessing race begin! Between rushed timelines and complex IFUs, these vendor instruments are putting SPDs to the test. In this season finale of Beyond Clean's Season 26 "The Processes that Save Lives," we're tackling Sterile Processing's biggest wild card - loaner reprocessing! From delivery timelines to manufacturer requirements, Hank Balch breaks down why successful loaner management processes require more than just quick turnarounds....
Nov 25, 2024•30 min•Season 26Ep. 8
On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Microbial Warfare: Winning with UV 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? ...
Nov 23, 2024•3 min
When you need a traveler, how confident are you that the person you're getting is truly qualified to fill the role? What if you could work with a staffing partner who had experienced SPD and OR professionals on staff who were truly able to determine the qualifications of the people coming into your department because they understand the role themselves? On this special Beyond Clean and First Case Vendor Spotlight™ co-release episode, we sit down with Lawayne Perkins, VP of Strategic Partnerships...
Nov 22, 2024•41 min
Are you testing the sharpness of every scissor that comes across your assembly table? What about those box locks for cracks or those lumen channels for hidden debris? On this week’s episode of “The Processes that Save Lives,” Bobby Parker and Hank Balch are teaming up to talk about the crucial step in our reprocessing workflows that keeps patients safe and instruments procedure-ready -- instrument inspections. You’ll hear tips for spotting the trickiest instrument defects, inspection best practi...
Nov 18, 2024•31 min•Season 26Ep. 7
On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Utility Water: Case Studies, Victim of Circumstance" 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 e...
Nov 16, 2024•2 min
Are your vendor tray modifications possibly compromising regulatory requirements and industry standards? What if your efforts to increase efficiency are actually not in compliance? On this week's Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™, we sit down with David Jagrosse from David Jagrosse Consulting to uncover a solution to vendor tray reconfiguration. Tune in today to learn how the ONE TRAY®/ EZ-TRAX™ can help your department optimize vendor trays, maintain compliance, and reduce costs through validated ...
Nov 15, 2024•27 min
Your washer’s spray arms are spinning, but are your instruments actually getting clean? On this week’s episode of Beyond Clean, "The Processes that Save Lives," we're diving into the science of proper washer loading with Anna Castillo-Gutierrez, Sterile Processing Educator at Texas Children's Hospital. From protecting your SPD’s most delicate instruments to washer testing dos and don’ts, Anna reveals why understanding the 'why' behind your washer loading techniques is crucial for patient safety ...
Nov 11, 2024•35 min•Season 26Ep. 6
On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Say Goodbye to Blue Wrap" 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: 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...
Nov 09, 2024•2 min
Is your endoscopy equipment getting the specialized attention it deserves? What if there was a simple solution to protect and maintain your valuable instruments despite rising staffing challenges? On this week's Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™, we're joined by Crit Fisher, Director of Onsite Service and Operations, and Marina Dragatsis, On-Site Endoscopic Specialist II from KARL STORZ, to explore KARL STORZ’s innovative On-Site Endoscopic Specialist (OES) program. Learn how this dedicated team of...
Nov 08, 2024•40 min
The preference sheet: a #CleanFreaks guide to case cart picking success....or is it? For most departments, these documents are outdated, incomplete, or completely dependent upon the picker's expertise to interpret. On this week's episode of Beyond Clean Season 26, Sterile Processing Consultant Art Babiy joins us to give a crash course in "Case Cart Picking 101!" From exposing the real challenges behind effective case cart picking, staff training, and more – we're uncovering why this crucial proc...
Nov 04, 2024•32 min•Season 26Ep. 5
On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Transportation: The Most Overlooked Phase of Flexible Endoscope Reprocessing?" 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 ...
Nov 02, 2024•2 min
When was the last time a surgeon needed a tray "right now" - and your SPD had to rush and make it happen? Whether it's a compromised tray or another add-on case, these high-pressure situations put both our processes and patients at risk. In this episode of "The Processes that Save Lives," we explore the complexities of instrument turnovers with Rebecca Lauber, member of the Beyond Clean Advisory Group and Regional OR/SPD Trainer. From managing urgent requests to preventing cut corners, Rebecca r...
Oct 28, 2024•35 min•Season 26Ep. 4
On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "How is a Rigid Container Different than Wrap?" with our Sterile Containers Expert™, Mike Strand. 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 exper...
Oct 26, 2024•2 min
Ever wonder what happens to those broken instruments once you place them in the repair bin? Their journey from the repair bin to the repair van and back again is more complex—and critical—than you might think! On this week’s episode of Beyond Clean Season 26, Chase Elms, Sterile Processing Supervisor and member of the Beyond Clean Advisory Group, joins us to go beyond the repair bin and explore the intricacies of instrument repair management. From navigating complex repair contracts to improving...
Oct 21, 2024•34 min•Season 26Ep. 3
On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Generative AI for 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 our curr...
Oct 19, 2024•3 min
