Beyond Clean Podcast
Summary: Even though their tools and equipment touch nearly every surgical patient in the world, how much do you really know about the people, processes, and products used in the Sterile Processing industry? Beyond Clean offers a creative look into the inner workings of a healthcare industry surrounded by challenges, disrupted by change, and committed to getting it right -- every instrument, every time. The team at Beyond Clean will bring on some of the biggest names in surgical instrument reprocessing and provide commentary on the biggest issues facing Sterile Processing professionals, facilities, administrators, manufacturers, and vendors. Join us every week as we explore the hidden world of one of the most important aspect of safe surgical care.
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This first episode of Season 7 we talk with a Mathematics major on a full scholarship-turned-Sterile Processing Leader about a cultural shift that looks at the processes that are in place that set your staff up for failure or success. Marjorie Wall talks us through planning for process improvements in a way that will gain support and engagement from frontline staff as well as gain financial and budgetary resources from administration.
On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "[NAMEHERE]" To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and Linkedin, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean mailing list: https://educate.beyondclean.net/cleanfreaks 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: info@beyondclean.net
In this episode of Articles-On-The-Go, Hank Balch looks at the practice of double-stacking trays inside the automated washer and dangers associated with this practice. -- "Ignoring the basic science of cleaning, turning a blind eye to nationally recognized industry recommendations, and shrugging off manufacturer instructions for use is not an option that’s available to you as a Sterile Processing professional — just to keep the surgeries churning in your operating room suites."
On this final episode 8 of Beyond Clean season 13, we sit down with Michael Compton, CRCST, CHL, Sterile Processing leader and experienced interim manager and director to discuss the challenges and opportunities around that critical transition period when new leaders step in and old leaders step out. Tune in to hear Michael's insights on strategy, collaboration, and change management during this down-to-earth conversation. We hope you can join us!
On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Can I Validate Just One of My Autoclaves?" To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and Linkedin, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean mailing list: https://educate.beyondclean.net/cleanfreaks 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: info@beyondclean.net
Are bigger hospitals safer than smaller hospitals when it comes to surgical instrument reprocessing? The answer may surprise you... "I would say that it is a shame how little patients actually know about the surgical instrument quality issues they may be walking into for their surgeries. But it's more than a shame. It's a damn shame, and there is nothing truly informed about their consent when patients don't know they may go under rusty knives and dirty scopes."
You would assume if someone called you or showed up at your department door with a product for you to buy, they'd have a good idea about what Sterile Processing entails, right? ....right? Do vendors in our industry have their own orientation and onboarding like we do? On this episode 7 of Beyond Clean season 13, we sit down with Brett Norton, VP of Operations at Beyond Clean and long-time Sterile Processing vendor to discuss the importance of vendor education in our industry.
On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "The Blame Game" 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 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
In this episode of Articles-On-The-Go, Hank Balch examines the strange practice of failed washer tests, and our response to them. Why aren't we recalling these loads? "... when we turn our gaze back to decontamination, we appear to give lip service to our own mantras and then shrug off verification failures as if sterilizers can overcome what we never really got clean..." #sterileprocessing #wefightdirty #automatedwashers #recallloads
On this episode 6 of Beyond Clean season 13, we sit down with Jeff Holland, Director of Health Sciences at Evoqua Water Technologies to discuss the machines that take our department water to the next level of quality. Tune in to hear Jeff share his passion for producing safe water for safe surgical instrument reprocessing and get inspired to ask more questions about your current department water program to ensure it's getting all the special treatment it deserves. We hope you enjoy the show!
On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Keys to Ultrasonic Success" 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 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
How often do you get the chance to go behind the scenes with the people who are developing products that drive technology and the ability to meet the demands of the industry? On this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight we interview Ben Fryer, Principal Scientist with Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP). Ben developed the ASP STERRAD VELOCITY® Biological Indicator (BI)/ Process Challenge Device (PCD), the first and only all-in-one BI/PCD designed for the STERRAD® System.
In this episode of Articles-On-The-Go, Hank Balch talks about some of the other important reasons that people might leave their current positions, besides toxic cultures and bad bosses. "Even a "winning culture" with bosses who would do anything to see their people succeed, can't overcome inherent short-comings about certain jobs and industry scenarios that a simple cliché about toxic cultures can't explain..."
One of the most common "gotcha moments" for accreditation surveyors happens when they open up your department documentation around process challenge devices (PCDs) and biological indicators (BIs). On this episode 3 of Beyond Clean season 13, we sit down with Jake McHugh,CRCST, CIS, CHL, CER, Instrument Tracking Coordinator at a hospital in Jacksonville, FL to discuss his approach to hardwiring compliance around PCD documentation.
On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Chemical Hide & Seek in SPD" To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and Linkedin, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean mailing list: https://educate.beyondclean.net/cleanfreaks 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: info@beyondclean.net
