Beyond Clean Podcast

On this week's episode of Confident Certification™, join host Sarah B. Cruz and Bobby Parker as they outline key strategies for creating a successful self-study curriculum. Tune in to hear Sarah's savvy tips for personalizing your flexible study routine, creating customized test-prep outlines, and setting achievable goals to keep yourself motivated and on track. You'll also discover how leveraging supplemental study tools like videos and podcasts can help you crush your certification goals. If you've been searching for ways to jazz up your study routine, this episode is for you! 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.

For countless Sterile Processing professionals out there, the ultimate career goal is to get that coveted Sterile Processing Manager role. Even if you never want to carry the weight of SPD management on your shoulders, if you work in these departments you're going to have to interact with this position. Join us for this week's jam-packed episode of Season 23, "The Roles that Make Us Great," as Hank Balch and Bobby Parker shine a spotlight on the driving leadership force behind SPD activities – SP Managers. Drawing from their own experiences in SP management, this straight-shooting duo is getting candid about the challenges and triumphs of leading (or sinking) a successful SPD. From mastering seven-figure budgets to fostering an enriching department culture, we'll uncover the delicate balance between hands-on tasks and leadership responsibilities. Whether you're a seasoned manager or just setting your sights on leadership, this episode will have something to make it worth tuning in! Season 23 of Beyond Clean releases under the 1 Episode = 1 CE delivery model. After finishing this interview, earn your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week. Visit our CE Credit Hub at beyondcleanmedia.com/ce-credit-hub to access this quiz and over 350 other free CE credits. #BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #WeFightDirty #SPManager

In this CE-approved episode of Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch shares five keys to making the most of your 15 minutes of relaxation for yourself and your team: "Believe it or not, one of the most common frustrations and sources of conflict around the sterile processing break room has to do with fridge management. There are countless horror stories out there about stolen lunches, rotting produce, exploding Cokes in the freezer, lack of available…" 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!

This week on Confident Certification™, host Sarah B. Cruz teams up with SP education enthusiasts, Chanté Brown, Harry Mullen, and Bobby Parker, to discuss the value of investing in formal training to reach your certification goals. We're going beyond the textbook to give you the inside scoop on curriculums, study tips, and much more from industry experts who have established successful Sterile Processing education programs. If you're considering enrolling in formal education, this episode is a must-listen! 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/gZSc5Txn) and Android (https://lnkd.in/geTWVxK4) 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.

Are missing instruments causing chaos in your SPD? Are your count sheets looking more like a game of "Where's Waldo?" rather than an organized surgical tray? This week's episode is dedicated to the unsung heroes of our Sterile Processing departments -- Instrument Coordinators! Join hosts Hank Balch and Bobby Parker as they discuss the pivotal responsibilities that make Instrument Coordinators indispensable in maintaining the safety and integrity of our surgical instruments. From purchasing and repairs to loaners and tray configuration, learn how these inventory optimization masters standardize trays, empower technicians, and curb OR frustration through their dedication and instrumentation expertise. If you've ever wondered about the masterminds behind instrument trays, this episode is a must-listen! Season 23 of Beyond Clean releases under the 1 Episode = 1 CE delivery model. After finishing this interview, earn your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week. Visit our CE Credit Hub at beyondcleanmedia.com/ce-credit-hub to access this quiz and over 350 other free CE credits. #BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #WeFightDirty #InstrumentCoordinators

In this CE-approved episode of Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch highlights how compromising quality standards even once in SPD can lead to a dangerous downward spiral that affects the culture of excellence in a department: "Every time the sun rises over your hospital, ambulatory surgery center, or endoscopy suite, that means you have a new day with a new opportunity to stop the line and protect your patients. This is true for department leaders as well as..." 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!

School's in session this week on Confident Certification™! Host Sarah B. Cruz breaks down the pros and cons of investing in formal Sterile Processing programs. From resume-boosting and instructor mentorships to budget-busting costs and accredited programs, Sarah will give you the tools to pick the right program for you. Whether it's classroom style, virtual, or self-paced courses, this episode will help you make the most out of your certification investment! 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.

Who is watching out for all those little quality issues in Sterile Processing that could cause massive impacts to our surgical patients? On this week's episode of Season 23, "The Roles that Make Us Great," hosts Hank Balch and Bobby Parker let you in on one of SPD's most effective secret weapons—the SP Quality Assurance Specialist! Tune in as they speak to the critical QA duties this role provides to departments from audits to data tracking, to targeted feedback, to performing proactive tray checks that help identify problems BEFORE they make it to the Operating Room. You'll also get insights around why they believe dedicating time to quality improvement and hiring the right fit for this role is a non-negotiable for SPD success. If you or your team has ever had a dirty instrument make it to the OR, then you're going to find real value in this week's focus on the Quality Assurance role in SPD! To read more on the topic of quality in SPD, check out "Give an Inch, They'll Take a Mile: How Compromising Kills your Quality Culture & How to Get it Back" on the Beyond Clean blog: https://www.beyondcleanmedia.com/post/give-an-inch-sterile-processing Season 23 of Beyond Clean releases under the 1 Episode = 1 CE delivery model. After finishing this interview, earn your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week. Visit our CE Credit Hub at beyondcleanmedia.com/ce-credit-hub to access this quiz and over 350 other free CE credits. #BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #WeFightDirty #QualityAssuranceSpecialist

Did you know that your entire Sterile Processing department can become certified by a global accreditation agency? On this brand new Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™ interview, tune in to hear how Yves Theodule, Sterile Processing Manager at Advocate Christ Medical, pursued DNV's Advanced Sterile Processing Certification for his team and brought newfound respect and continuous improvement to his award-winning department. Also, learn from DNV's own Jeremy Gibson-Roark about how the Advanced Sterile Processing Program Certification facilitates collaboration and internal alignment around safe patient care, preparing your SPD team for accreditation success no matter which agency you use. Ready to learn more? 👉 Download the (free!) SPD program requirements at: https://www.dnv.us/supplychain/healthcare/SterileProcessing.html 👉 Follow DNV Healthcare on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dnv/ 👉 Contact DNV through their website (https://www.dnv.com/) or email Jeremy at Jeremy.Gibson-Roark@dnv.com Enjoy the show and set your SPD team up for success in 2024 and beyond!

In this CE-approved Articles On-The Go episode, Hank Balch explains that even though cross-training Sterile Processing staff enables departments to cope with short-term staffing shortages, it can also lead to leadership voids that threaten long-term excellence and sustainability: "Although the critical instrumentation needed for next-day cases may be getting done with these additional hands on deck, there are other real, important tasks that are not getting addressed…" 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!