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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Jun 10, 2022 • 37min
Answering the Million-Dollar Question: Curbing Case Delays with the Turbett Surgical Instrument Pod
One of the biggest questions on the minds of healthcare professionals today is how to reduce case delays? On this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight we speak with Sean Bogle, Vice President of Turbett Surgical about the Turbett Surgical Instrument Pod- a multi-tray sterilization unit that generates efficiencies by enabling the sterilization of up to 15 trays at once. We discuss the value and impact the Turbett Surgical Instrument Pod has on the Operating Room and Sterile Processing departments by improving staff satisfaction, by eliminating holes in wraps, and by significantly reducing medical waste. You’re not going to want to miss this! Visit Turbett Surgical online at www.turbettsurgical.com. E-mail info@turbettsurgical.com to see how this technology can impact your facility. Follow Turbett Surgical on LinkedIn and Instagram and check out their product videos on YouTube. #VendorSpotlight #TurbettSurgical #InstrumentPOD #SterileProcessing #Sterilization #PatientSafety #QualityOfCare #Efficiency #Productivity #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SPD #CSSD #SPS #Surgery #MDR
Jun 9, 2022 • 6min
You're Gonna Miss Me When I'm Gone - How Incomplete Surgical Trays Kill Your Culture
On this CE approved release of Articles On-The-Go, tune in for tips on tackling your missing instrument challenges: "Few things are more frustrating for front line techs than to be processing along at full speed, noticing an instrument is missing, and then knowing it will take them forever to find the proper replacement. Whether you utilize a drawer system, peg board, or bin storage for your backup instrumentation -- the key to success here is organization. Personally, I'm a fan of bin storage because it allows you to see the instruments (unlike the drawer system) and removing an instrument is not as difficult as with a crowded peg board (plus you can really make a bin system look sharp if you want to). The cultural impact of an organized backup inventory can mean the difference between a tech who happily spends 20 seconds finding the exact needleholder they need and a tech who begrudgingly leaves their table for a 10 minute excursion to the graveyard of productivity, a.k.a. the rat's nest of a backup wall you have. Don't make your techs choose between a productive night and completed surgical trays. They should want and be able to do both..." 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!
Jun 8, 2022 • 2min
Conductivity & Total Dissolved Solids: What Do They Tell Us? | 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, "Conductivity & Total Dissolved Solids: What Do They Tell Us?". 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 6, 2022 • 47min
Defensive Maneuvers: Going Beyond the Basics of Instrument Protection
Are your peel packs crumbling around you? Are you seeing holes, rips, and tears? Or even damage to the surgical instruments themselves? Don't miss this exclusive podcast-version of the 2022 Expert Series Conference, where our Instrument Protection Management Expert™, Craig Ford, Founder & President of SterileBits, Inc. talks about the ins and outs of instrument protection. From innovative design to hardwiring best practices, solving the challenges of instrument packaging and protection is no easy feat. We tackle the basics of this topic before taking the conversation to the next level of efficiencies, sustainability, and more. Tune in to hear the latest about what innovators are doing to better protect your surgical assets! You can access more content from our Instrument Protection Expert Series™ by visiting: https://www.beyondclean.net/instrument-protection-expert Our 2022 Expert Series Conference podcast 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 250 other free CE credits, visit our CE Credit Hub: beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub #BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #Podcast #CE #CraigFord #InstrumentProtection #ExpertSeries #Conference
Jun 4, 2022 • 4min
Is Liquid Chemical Sterilization Efficacy the Same as Ethylene Oxide 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, "Is Liquid Chemical Sterilization Efficacy the Same as Ethylene Oxide Sterilization?". 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 3, 2022 • 34min
Be Prepared: Why a Mobile Sterile Processing Solution is Ideal for Emergencies in Your Department
At some point, you may be faced with an emergency that completely disrupts your department workflow. On this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight we continue the conversation with Mark Munroe, VP of Strategic Projects and Mobile Solutions, about the STERIS Mobile Sterile Processing Unit- a 53-foot trailer that transforms into a state-of-the-art mobile Sterile Processing Department well-suited for when an emergency strikes. Mark discusses emergency preparedness and what situations may warrant a mobile unit. If you are curious about who can come to the rescue in your department’s time of need, tune in now. Follow STERIS Healthcare Products on LinkedIn, Visit STERIS University to Earn FREE CEs, and learn more about the STERIS Mobile Sterile Processing Unit by visiting steris.com/mobileSPD #VendorSpotlight #STERIS #SterileProcessing #Mobile #MobileFleet #Sterilization #SterilityAssurance #Workflow #Productivity #HospitalRenovation #EmergencyPreparedness #Safety #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SPD #CS #MDR #SPS #Surgery #ASHRAE
Jun 2, 2022 • 6min
Don't Give Up the Ship - 5 Tips to Keep SPD Quality High without Throwing Productivity Overboard
On this CE approved release of Articles On-The-Go, tune in for ideas about keeping quality as the central focus of your Sterile Processing team: "As with many other things, your vision for quality should start at the front door. Don't hire any technician before you find out where their values lie in terms of a quality work ethic. This will mean integrating a "quality" section into your interview form. Ask them how they have balanced the pursuit of perfection under time constraints in a previous work experience. Have them describe a time when they went over and above to ensure their work product was better than required. If you communicate this standard at the very beginning, your techs will take it for granted that quality is a core value of the department -- and then work accordingly...." 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!
Jun 1, 2022 • 2min
Why Use Enzymes for Pretreatment, Transport, and Holding? | 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, "Why Use Enzymes for Pretreatment, Transport, and Holding?". 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
May 30, 2022 • 1h 3min
Into the Vendor Tray Vortex: Going Beyond Simple Answers to Vendor Management
Are you lost when it comes to tackling loaner and consignment trays in your department? Do you experience frustration when holding your reps accountable or when trying to influence surgeons to give you support for vendor management policies and processes? Don't miss this exclusive podcast-version of the 2022 Expert Series Conference, where our Vendor Management Expert™, Jeff Wertz, Chief Commercial Officer at Surgio Health joins us and dives into all things loaners, consignment, and sales representatives! We'll be talking about data, best practices, industry trends, innovations, and more. Let's journey into the vendor tray vortex together! You can access more content from our Vendor Management Expert Series™ by visiting: https://www.beyondclean.net/vendor-expert Our 2022 Expert Series Conference podcast 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 250 other free CE credits, visit our CE Credit Hub: beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub #BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #Podcast #CE #JeffWertz #VendorManagement #ExpertSeries #Conference
May 28, 2022 • 2min
Loaner Tray Taxes | 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, "Loaner Tray Taxes". 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
