

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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Jul 12, 2023 • 7min
Gastroscope Safety Signals Part 2- Analysis | Transmission Control Newsflash
Welcome to the new Transmission Control Newsflash on Beyond Clean! This miniseries will provide brief updates form the world of infection prevention to our Beyond Clean audience from the hosts of the Transmission Control podcast, Justin Poulin and Dr. Lawrence Muscarella! This video expands on the topic and gives insight into what the potential risks are... Want to see more? Check out our LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/transmissioncontrol/ #infectionprevention #TransmissionControl

Jul 10, 2023 • 37min
The Big Flex: Flexible Scope Data You Need to Know
Join us in this episode 2 of Season 21 on Beyond Clean, as we dive deep into the data-driven world of flexible endoscope management with Jake McHugh, Process Improvement Auditor at Agiliti. We explore the evolving landscape of endoscope repair and how data has revolutionized decision-making and maintenance processes. Jake delves into the common challenges in endoscope repair and weighs in on how data can be leveraged to tackle them. We examine the role vendors play in delivering data-driven solutions and the impact of emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, on the field. Finally, Jake shares inspiring success stories of facilities utilizing data effectively and offers a visionary glimpse into the future of endoscope repair. Do. Not. Miss. It! Season 21 of Beyond Clean released 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 beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub for access to this quiz and over 350 other free CE credits.

Jul 3, 2023 • 45min
Behind the Software: How Our Tracking Systems are Made
In this season premiere episode of Beyond Clean Season 21 "SPD Data that Delivers", we welcome Lexie Hagel, VP of Operations at Surgio Health, to unravel the complex world of surgical instrument tracking systems from the inside. Lexie guides us from the initial stages of software ideation to implementation, explaining the trials and triumphs of software development along the way. She shares how instrument tracking companies try to strike the right balance between customization and standardization to cater to diverse customer needs, all while ensuring data privacy and accessibility. This interview will help you understand the challenges inherent to these technologies, learn about some of the "whys" behind data-driven solutions, and explore future trends in Sterile Processing instrument tracking. This insider's tour is not just about how tracking systems are made but also about how they're continuously improving to redefine our industry! We hope you enjoy! Season 21 of Beyond Clean continues to deliver under the 1 Episode = 1 CE model. Immediately after listening, you can secure your 1 CE credit by passing the short quiz linked below each episode. Visit our CE Credit Hub at beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub for access to this quiz and over 350 other free CE credits.

Jul 1, 2023 • 2min
Instructions for Use | 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, "Instructions for Use". 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 or text BEYONDCLEAN to 22828 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

Jun 30, 2023 • 54min
Quality vs. Productivity: The Sterile Processing Battle Royale
In this special release Vendor Spotlight™, we joined forces with Censis Technologies, Inc. for a live panel discussion during the 2023 HSPA national conference in Nashville. Our panelists explored one of the most contentious debates in our industry -- the twin priorities of Quality vs. Productivity. Gathered before a passionate audience of 100+ Sterile Processing users from across the nation, panelists—Lila Price, Courtney Mace Davis, and Seamus Johnson—ignited the stage with their profound insights and perspectives. If you're hungry for a fresh perspective on this compelling debate, tune in to this discussion today! And don't forget to check out the CE approved article, "The People & Patients Behind the Great Productivity vs. Quality Debate," available now on the Censis Technologies, Inc. page. You can find the article at https://censis.com/ceu/the-people-patients-behind-the-great-productivity-vs.-quality-debate For more information about Censis Technologies, Inc., visit their website at https://www.censis.com Or follow Censis Technologies, Inc. on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CensisTechnologies LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/censis-technologies-inc-/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CensisTech #CensisTechnologies #Live #VendorSpotlight #BeyondClean

Jun 29, 2023 • 8min
Gastroscope Safety Signals Part 1 - Overview | Transmission Control Newsflash
Welcome to the new Transmission Control Newsflash on Beyond Clean! This miniseries will provide brief updates form the world of infection prevention to our Beyond Clean audience from the hosts of the Transmission Control podcast, Justin Poulin and Dr. Lawrence Muscarella! In this series Justin and Larry tackle gastroscope safety signals! This first video is an overview on the topic that sets the scene for the rest of this series... Want to see more? Check out our LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/transmissioncontrol/ #infectionprevention #TransmissionControl

Jun 29, 2023 • 6min
What’s the Big Deal with Big Brother? Taking a Look at Surveillance Cameras in Your Sterile Processing Department
In this episode of Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch considers the reasons for and against using surveillance cameras in SPD: -- "A single large fragment implant tray could easily walk out our door to the tune of $120,000. To reference more recent incidents, a hospital could see $450,000 worth of colonoscopes stolen in broad daylight. Surveillance systems are a known deterrent of these kinds of crimes of opportunity, and can give much peace of mind to department leaders who struggle with high foot traffic around their storage areas." 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.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

Jun 24, 2023 • 2min
Set Up For Success | 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, "Set Up For 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 or text BEYONDCLEAN to 22828 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

Jun 22, 2023 • 7min
To Heck with Retention: 5 Reasons Turnover in Your SPD May Be a Good Thing
In this episode of Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch considers why employee retention may not be the best metric for measuring your department's success: -- "One of the unfortunate things that employee retention encourages is keeping the status quo in place. This metric or measurement does not account for the many good reasons that a department may experience a high degree of employee turnover. Here are five of the most persuasive examples of when and how low employee retention numbers are something to celebrate..." 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.beyondclean.net/articles-on-the-go #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

Jun 2, 2023 • 38min
Insta-Sterility?: The Big Vision of Complete Quality Control
The entire Sterile Processing industry is currently in a state of innovation hyper-drive. And no corner of the space is changing as rapidly as quality monitoring -- from decontamination through sterilization and every step in between. Are you keeping up? Do you want to be at the front end of the change? Tune in for this live recording of a Vendor Spotlight that Beyond Clean hosted with the Terragene® team during HSPA 2023 in Nashville, TN. As one of the leading innovators in infection prevention across the globe, Terragene® panelists Max Catalano, Mark Duro, and Franco Airasca discussed the latest shifts in biological indicators, sharing about the best ways for Sterile Processing departments to safeguard quality in their entire workflows. Don't miss this discussion and find out how facility leaders like YOU can help change the industry for the better. To learn more about Terragene, visit https://terragene.com/ Follow the Terragene social media accounts at: https://www.facebook.com/terragenesa https://www.linkedin.com/company/terragene/ https://www.instagram.com/terragene.tg For general information, reach out to info@terragene.com or better yet, contact Max Catalano, Mark Duro, or Franco Airasca directly! Maximiliano.catalano@terragene.com Mark.duro@terragene.com Franco.airasca@terragene.com #Terragene #VendorSpotlight #Podcast #BeyondClean