

Beyond Clean Podcast
Beyond Clean Podcast
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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Mar 16, 2024 • 2min
Sterile In, Sterile Out | Expert Series On-The-Go
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 any time via email at: info@beyondclean.net Until next time, keep fighting dirty! #BeyondClean #ExpertSeries #Podcast

Mar 14, 2024 • 8min
Leaving a Legacy Behind You: Dealing with Loss, Grief, and Value in Sterile Processing
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 fellow warrior in the fight against microbial agents seeking to do our patients harm. You do not have to, nor should you, forget…" 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.beyondcleanmedia.com/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

Mar 12, 2024 • 16min
Confident Certification™ Ep. 29 The Cram Session Curse: How to Break Free and Ace Your Exam
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 superhero on your path to certification success. Tune in today! Over the next 52 weeks, Sarah and special guests from around the industry will provide tangible tools to build your test prep confidence, understand the challenges that technicians encounter as they study, and equip every member of the Sterile Processing team to be the best advocates they can be for professional development. New episodes of Confident Certification™ will release each Tuesday on Beyond Clean channels. For the best listening experience, download the Beyond Clean mobile app on Apple (https://lnkd.in/guh_vxzu) and Android (https://lnkd.in/gHnfh28a) devices. This series is an innovative educational experience created to help you, your students, and your coworkers ace your Sterile Processing certification with confidence! Special thanks to our Year 1 sponsor Aesculap (US) for making this series possible! If you have thoughts or feedback on this new show, please email us at info@beyondclean.net

Mar 9, 2024 • 2min
What is Multi-Tray Sterilization? | Expert Series On-The-Go
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 at any time via email at: info@beyondclean.net Until next time, keep fighting dirty! #SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #ExpertSeries #Podcast

Mar 7, 2024 • 8min
Insufficient for Understanding: Are IFUs Failing Us or Are We Failing Them?
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 memory has reviewed? The answer is that you can't be sure. And that's the..." 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.beyondcleanmedia.com/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

Mar 5, 2024 • 17min
Confident Certification™ Ep. 28 The Final Countdown: Perfecting Your Pre-Exam Evening Routine
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 can transform your pre-test ritual into confident strides toward certification success! Over the next 52 weeks, Sarah and special guests from around the industry will provide tangible tools to build your test prep confidence, understand the challenges that technicians encounter as they study, and equip every member of the Sterile Processing team to be the best advocates they can be for professional development. New episodes of Confident Certification™ will release each Tuesday on Beyond Clean channels. For the best listening experience, download the Beyond Clean mobile app on Apple (https://lnkd.in/guh_vxzu) and Android (https://lnkd.in/gHnfh28a) devices. This series is an innovative educational experience created to help you, your students, and your coworkers ace your Sterile Processing certification with confidence! Special thanks to our Year 1 sponsor Aesculap (US) for making this series possible! If you have thoughts or feedback on this new show, please email us at info@beyondclean.net

Mar 2, 2024 • 3min
"Just Stop Breaking Stuff" The Need for Targeted Solutions | Expert Series On-The-Go
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 current experts? Contact us at any time via email at: info@beyondclean.net Until next time, keep fighting dirty! #SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #ExpertSeries #Podcast

Feb 29, 2024 • 6min
I'm Out: 7 Reasons to Quit Your Sterile Processing Job
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…" 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.beyondcleanmedia.com/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

Feb 27, 2024 • 32min
Confident Certification™ Ep. 27 Certified & Confident: Tips for Embracing Your Inner Cheerleader
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 confidently advancing in your certification journey. Don't miss out—tune in today and discover how YOU can become your biggest cheerleader for certification success! Over the next 52 weeks, Sarah and special guests from around the industry will provide tangible tools to build your test prep confidence, understand the challenges that technicians encounter as they study, and equip every member of the Sterile Processing team to be the best advocates they can be for professional development. New episodes of Confident Certification™ will release each Tuesday on Beyond Clean channels. For the best listening experience, download the Beyond Clean mobile app on Apple (https://lnkd.in/guh_vxzu) and Android (https://lnkd.in/gHnfh28a) devices. This series is an innovative educational experience created to help you, your students, and your coworkers ace your Sterile Processing certification with confidence! Special thanks to our Year 1 sponsor Aesculap (US) for making this series possible! If you have thoughts or feedback on this new show, please email us at info@beyondclean.net.

Feb 24, 2024 • 2min
Ergonomically Challenged | Expert Series On-The-Go
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: info@beyondclean.net Until next time, keep fighting dirty! #BeyondClean #ExpertSeries #Podcast


