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CSS Nation

This show is hosted by Pernell Husband & Harry Mullen who are experts in the field of sterile processing. They discuss topics that concern technicians and managers in the field as well as senior hospital leadership. This show will interview students, technicians, managers as well as vendors that support the world of SPD. Contact the show by emailing us at harrymullen@centralsterilizationsolutions.com
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Episodes

CSS Nation with Pernell Husband & Harry Mullen Ep 22 - a new term "Point of Use Treatment"

This week on CSS Nation, Pernell Husband & Harry Mullen talk about the new term "Point of Use Treatment" that is now part of the Standards & Guidelines. Follow us on social Media. Just click or copy and paste also like & subscribe For additional education opportunities, click Central Sterilization School: https://centralsterilizationschool.com For information on our services, click, Central Sterilization Solutions: https://centralsterilizationsolutions.com YouTube: https://www.youtub...

Aug 29, 202119 minSeason 1Ep. 22

CSS Nation with Pernell Husband & Harry Mullen Ep 18 AAMI Standards Part 3

On CSS Nation, Pernell Husband & Harry Mullen finish up talking about the AAMI standards on sections 7.4 to 7.6 Cleaning is the first and most important step in breaking the chain of disease transmission and preparing instruments for use; it is the removal of all foreign material from the device being processed. Instrument technicians must have a clear understanding that cleaning primarily removes microorganisms, any failure of the disinfection and sterilization process presents an increased...

Jul 25, 202133 minSeason 1Ep. 18

CSS Nation Ep 16

This week on CSS Nation, Pernell Husband & Harry Mullen continue to discuss AAMI ST79 7.4.2.1 and more Follow us on social Media. Just click or copy and paste also like & subscribe For additional education opportunities, click Central Sterilization School: https://centralsterilizationschool.com For information on our services, click, Central Sterilization Solutions: https://centralsterilizationsolutions.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDfsujpdKIFqYPEQ3X_aAg LinkedIn: https...

Jul 04, 202141 minSeason 1Ep. 16

CSS Nation Ep 15

This week on CSS Nation, Harry Mullen talk about voting in IAHCSMM. There is a proposed name change to the association. #calispd

Jul 04, 202125 minSeason 1Ep. 15

CSS Nation with Pernell Husband & Harry Mullen Ep 14 - AAMI ST79

This week on CSS Nation, Pernell Husband & Harry Mullen discuss AAMI. We briefly describe the history of the organization. We start to talk about ST79 7.4 Decontamination in order to expose new technicians to the importance of knowing the foundation of SPD. Follow us on social Media. Just click or copy and paste also like & subscribe For additional education opportunities, click Central Sterilization School: https://centralsterilizationschool.com For information on our services, click, C...

Jun 24, 202142 minSeason 1Ep. 14

CSS Nation Ep 12

In This episode we discuss some of the action you should take to move towards your goal to advance your career in sterile processing. Follow us on social Media. Just click or copy and paste also like & subscribe For additional education opportunities, click Central Sterilization School: https://centralsterilizationschool.com For information on our services, click, Central Sterilization Solutions: https://centralsterilizationsolutions.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDfsujpdKIF...

May 30, 202132 min

CSS Nation with Pernell Husband & Harry Mullen Ep 11 - Chemical Occupational Injuries

This week on CSS Nation, Pernell Husband & Harry Mullen discuss potential occupational injuries that may be caused from chemicals in SPD. As sterile processing technicians, we are exposed to many bio-hazards as well as chemicals on a day to day basis. Senior leadership needs to be aware of the dangers their employees are in and implement protocols to monitor the environment in order to protect SPD staff. Follow us on social Media. Just click or copy and paste also like & subscribe For ad...

May 23, 202132 minSeason 1Ep. 11

CSS Nation Ep. 10 Pernell Husband & Harry Mullen premier our first segment of Managers Corner

We interview a young manager in SPD to discuss topics of interest to all. Follow us on social Media. Just click or copy and paste also like & subscribe For additional education opportunities, click Central Sterilization School: centralsterilizationschool.com For information on our services, click, Central Sterilization Solutions: centralsterilizationsolutions.com

May 16, 202141 min

CSS Nation with Pernell Husband & Harry Mullen Ep 9 - Special guest President Elect Marjorie Wall

CSS Nation with Pernell Husband & Harry Mullen Ep 9, we are happy to announce that we had the opportunity to interview the new President Elect of IAHCSMM, Marjorie Wall. So come and watch and share this episode. Follow us on social Media. Just click or copy and paste also like & subscribe For additional education opportunities, click Central Sterilization School: https://centralsterilizationschool.com For information on our services, click, Central Sterilization Solutions: https://centra...

May 10, 202138 minSeason 1Ep. 9

CSS Nation with Pernell Husband & Harry Mullen Ep 8 - 2 topics we wanted to talk about and more

We just felt like talking about issues that techs come across in their job. Follow us on social Media. Just click or copy and paste also like & subscribe For additional education opportunities, click Central Sterilization School: https://centralsterilizationschool.com For information on our services, click, Central Sterilization Solutions: https://centralsterilizationsolutions.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDfsujpdKIFqYPEQ3X_aAg LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/central-...

May 02, 202138 minSeason 1Ep. 8

CSS Nation With Pernell Husband & Harry Mullen - Ep 7 - 3 Things to look for when hiring a Consultant

In this episode Pernell Husband & Harry Mullen discuss the things you should be looking at when considering bringing in a consultant. Follow us on social Media. Just click or copy and paste also like & subscribe For additional education opportunities, click Central Sterilization School: https://centralsterilizationschool.com For information on our services, click, Central Sterilization Solutions: https://centralsterilizationsolutions.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDfsujp...

Apr 25, 202115 minSeason 1Ep. 7

CSS Nation Ep 6 - 3 things managers should do after hiring a new employee

Pernell & Harry discuss 3 things managers should do after hiring a new employee. In episode 6, they begin a new series of 3 things they want to share. The 3 things in this episode are... What a manager should do after hiring a new employee. Follow us on social Media. Just click or copy and paste also like & subscribe For additional education opportunities, click Central Sterilization School: https://centralsterilizationschool.com For information on our services, click, Central Sterilizat...

Apr 18, 202136 minSeason 1Ep. 6

CSS Nation Ep 5 - Interview with founders of RIF Robotics

In Episode 5, we invited Kevin DeMarco & Sergio Garcia from RIF Robotics to discuss future advancements within the sterile processing department to assist technicians in their day to day working life. Check out our guest’s website: RIF Robotics: www.RIFRobotics.com Follow us on social Media. Just click or copy and paste also like & subscribe For additional education opportunities, click Central Sterilization School: https://centralsterilizationschool.com For information on our services, ...

Apr 11, 202140 minSeason 1Ep. 5

CSS Nation Ep 4 With Debbie Armstrong from Terragene

Come join us today: In Episode 4, we invited Debbie Armstrong from Terragene to discuss innovating products that will save SPD money. Terragene: www.terragene.com Follow us on social Media. Just click or copy and paste also like & subscribe For additional education opportunities, click Central Sterilization School: https://lnkd.in/gnPyrCB For information on our services, click, Central Sterilization Solutions: https://lnkd.in/gZ_vY8w YouTube: https://lnkd.in/g6q3-yd LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in...

Apr 05, 202136 minSeason 1Ep. 4

CSS NATION Ep 3 - Student interviews the hosts Part 2 of 2

In Episode 3, we invited a Angel back to interview us on questions she had. Angel J. did a great job interviewing the hosts once again. Follow us on social Media. Just click or copy and paste For additional education opportunities, click Central Sterilization School: https://centralsterilizationschool.com For information on our services, click, Central Sterilization Solutions: https://centralsterilizationsolutions.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDfsujpdKIFqYPEQ3X_aAg LinkedIn: ht...

Mar 28, 202157 minSeason 1Ep. 3

CSS Nation Ep 2 - Student interviews the hosts Part 1 of 2

On CSS Nation we invited a student to interview the hosts. She asks pertinent questions that new technicians need to know when applying for a job and after getting a position. Guest Host: Angel J. Follow us on social Media. Copy and paste Central Sterilization Solutions: https://centralsterilizationschool.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/central-sterilization-soultions-school-a70468173/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Central-Sterilization-Solutions-218141178374994/ Instagram: https:...

Mar 22, 202159 minSeason 1Ep. 2

CSS Nation Ep 1 - What to do when standards are not followed

CSS Nation presents it's first episode hosted by Pernell Husband & Harry Mullen who are 2 of the most experienced professionals in the of sterile processing. In episode 1, they discuss what you should do when proper standards art not followed in the SPD. Follow us on social Media. Copy and paste Central Sterilization Solutions: https://centralsterilizationschool.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/central-sterilization-soultions-school-a70468173/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cent...

Mar 22, 202130 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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