Beyond Clean Podcast

Taylor Hamscher, Associate Product Manager at Aesculap USA discusses effective education programs that address patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and staff satisfaction. Learn about the importance of education in healthcare, the success of educational programs, advancements in sterile processing, and educational offerings for precision in the operating room.

You've heard the phrase, "The devil is in the details", right? Well, in the case of surgical instrument reprocessing, the devil is often in the lumens. Or to be more specific, the bioburden, damage, and debris is often in the lumens and cannulas of the complex medical devices we are processing each and every day. On this Beyond Clean Season 17 episode of "The Power to Process," we sit down with Andy Sundet, Sales and Marketing Manager at Clarus Medical, LLC to talk through the wonderful world of borescopes -- and the power these high tech devices give us to fight dirty better. Andy highlights the background and scope of this unique technology, how and when it is applied within our departments, and he tackles some myths & misconceptions about borescopes that could save you from potential quality breakdowns in the future. Wherever you may be on your own borescope journey, we know you'll find something of value from this educational interview.    Season 17 episodes are individually approved for 1 CE, so once you finish this interview, you can download your CE certificate immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week.    For access to this CE quiz and over 300 other free CE credits, visit our CE Credit Hub: http://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub    #BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #Podcast #CE #PowerToProcess #Equipment #Season17 #WeFightDirty #WeEducateDifferently

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Total Organic Carbon: Bioburden or Just Slime?". 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

What if the technology of tomorrow was already available to change the way you run your Sterile Processing department today? How would remote access to your department's reprocessing equipment and workflow impact your ability to better provide excellent care to your Operating Room customers? Joining us on this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight to discuss these exciting technologies are Belimed team members Mohammed Murad, Regional Business Owner of Connectivity and Philippe Heim, Global Head for Digitalization. During this exclusive interview, you'll hear how Belimed's new SmartHub software can provide real time machine data designed to benefit the entire Sterile Processing team through continuously evolving features and updates, like remote access, dashboards, e-learning, troubleshooting, and more. With surgical innovation continuing to flow into our hospitals at an ever-increasing rate, it's time for our SPD departments to finally get ahead of the technology curve. Tune in to learn how the SmartHub software is making that possible for Sterile Processing professionals just like you! For more information about how Belimed is transforming the surgical instrument reprocessing landscape, visit https://www.belimed.com/en-us/smarthub You can also follow Belimed on social media by visiting: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/belimed-ag/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BelimedInfectionControl   #Belimed #SmartHub #DigitalTransformation #SurgicalInstruments #Technology #SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #VendorSpotlight #WeFightDirty

It's an unassuming metal box off to the corner or sitting on the edge of your assembly table. But it creates the sealed barrier between sterile instruments and the world of dangerous microbes outside seeking to do our patients harm. You guessed it! We're talking about the department heat sealer on this episode of Season 17 "The Power to Process" on Beyond Clean. Our featured guest for this interview is podcast favorite Kevin Anderson MBA, BSN, RN, CNOR, CRCST, CHL, CIS, CER, Clinical Education Specialist at Healthmark Industries Co. During this deep dive into all things heat sealing, we discuss training, maintenance, technology and trends surrounding this little piece of reprocessing equipment that has such a big impact on our peel pack workflow. If you've ever taken your heat sealer for granted, or just want to nerd out on the intricacies of this little bundle of sealing joy, make sure to join us for this educational interview! We hope you enjoy!   Season 17 episodes are individually approved for 1 CE, so once you finish this interview, you can download your CE certificate immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week.    For access to this CE quiz and over 300 other free CE credits, visit our CE Credit Hub: http://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub    #BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #Podcast #CE #PowerToProcess #Equipment #Season17 #WeFightDirty #WeEducateDifferently

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Vendor Policy Changes: Part 1 - The Facility Approach". 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

On this CE-approved release of Articles On-The-Go, get some inspiration and insight for how to host your own Sterile Processing Olympics for your department: "There are few words that instill a greater sense of epic-ness in the hearts and minds of most people than the word "Olympics." Even if you're not the kind of person who records every second of Curling at the Winter Olympics, there's something undeniably exciting about watching the world's best athletes battle against each other for national pride and personal ambition. But what would you say if I told you that you could bring a little bit of that epic feel into your own Sterile Processing department? All the tradition, all the excitement, all the pursuit of personal excellence -- huddled over a Major Vascular Tray. Not only is it possible, but you may find that it becomes your department's favorite annual event. Let's take a look at what you'll need to make it happen and make it happen successfully..." To listen to the full episode click here. 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!

When it works, it's a dream. When it doesn't, it can ruin your entire week. A Sterile Processing department's case cart washer holds a tremendous amount of processing power within its steel grip -- and so it's well worth understanding the ins and outs of how this key piece of reprocessing equipment operates. On this Season 17 "Power to Process", episode 4, we speak with Beyond Clean Advisory Group member Tami Heacock, MBA, CRCST, CIS, CHL, Director of Sterile Processing at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, to take a peek inside these reprocessing workhorses known as cart washers. How do you convince your administrators to buy you one if you need it? Or get it repaired if there's a Work Order currently taped across the door? What are some cart washer best practices that can keep your team compliant and your equipment running smoothly from shift to shift? Tune in to hear one of the biggest cart washer fans in the industry answer these questions and share her passion for this unique piece of automated reprocessing machinery. Let's get this episode rolling! Season 17 episodes are individually approved for 1 CE, so once you finish this interview, you can download your CE certificate immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week. For access to this CE quiz and over 300 other free CE credits, visit our CE Credit Hub: http://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub #BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #Podcast #CE #PowerToProcess #Equipment #Season17 #WeFightDirty #WeEducateDifferently

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Understanding Different Types of Repair Programs - Part 1". 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

Surgical instrument identification is one of the most important skills that a Sterile Processing professional can have. Without knowing what each medical device actually is, it becomes impossible to properly clean, inspect, package, sterilize, and distribute with any accuracy or compliance. On this unique Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight episode, we feature a ground-breaking new surgical instrument database developed by LayerJot that is poised to change the way Sterile Processing technicians leverage assisted-reality technology to take their skills to the next level. Join us for this discussion as Etay Gafni, CEO of LayerJot, describes the value of such a tool to impact surgical quality across the continuum of care. When speed and precision are of the essence, this surgical instrument directory is ready at your fingertips. For more information about world’s largest FREE instrument database search tool, visit them at http://www.layerjot.com Download the SID mobile app on Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sid-by-layerjot/id1624017506 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.layerjot.hub.sid Or access SID via your web-browser on: https://sid.layerjot.com #Layerjot #SID #MobileApp #SurgicalInstruments #Technology #SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #VendorSpotlight #WeFightDirty