Beyond Clean Podcast

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "The Rep Is Not Optimizing Your Inventory." 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

"Twas the night before surgery, when all through decon, Not a case cart was waiting, all the surgeons were gone; The scopes were all hung in their cabinets with care, In hopes that surveyors might smile on them there; The trays were nestled all snug on the shelves; Put there by third shift, the SPD elves; Jill in her scrub hat, and I in my cover, Had just settled down for a break room recover, When out on the floor there arose such a clatter, We sprang from our chairs to see what was the matter. Away back to decon I flew like a flash, Threw open the door and knocked over the trash. The glare of fluorescence looked like new-fallen snow, And gave a stainless-reflection on the objects below, When what to my wondering eyes did appear, But a full set of loaners with a case time so near, With a little old sales rep so lively and quick, I knew in a moment he must be Rep. Nick. More rapid than eagles his excuses they came,  And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name: "Now, Late Booking! now, Last Minute! now No Trays and We Tried! On, Courier Forgot! on, No One Told Me The Time!" To the edge of the sink! to the top of the washer! Now wash away! wash away! wash away faster! As chaff that before a wild hurricane fly, We heard all the reasons for his late delivery 'cept why; Out of the department the sales rep he flew With all of these trays, old Rep. Nick he knew— There wasn't a twinkling, an inkling of chance That we'd have these sets ready for the case in advance. As I drew in my head, and was turning around, Now on the clean side Rep. Nick came with a bound. He was dressed all in scrubs, from his neck to his feet, But his scrubs were stamped with the hospital name down the street; Another bundle of trays he had there in his hands, With stacks of new implants wrapped in rubber bands. His eyes—how they twinkled! his dimples, how merry! His cheeks were like roses, his red bouffant like a cherry! His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow, And his beard cover was as white as the snow; The stick of some Trident he held tight in his teeth, And the smell of peppermint encircled his head like a wreath; He had a broad face and a little round belly That shook when he laughed, like a bowl full of jelly. He was chubby and plump, a jolly old sales rep, But I watched him to ensure he did not skip a step. A wink of his eye and a twist of his head Soon tried to tell me I had nothing to dread; He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, And filled all the Synthes; then turned with a jerk, And laying his finger aside of his nose, Gave us a nod, as out the department he goes; He glanced at his cell phone, and then threw back a "Thanks," As he hurried home for the holidays leaving us in the tank. But I heard him exclaim, ere he walked out of sight— “Merry Christmas you guys, and have a great night!” Written by Hank Balch © 2022. To all those working hard this holiday season, we see you! Thanks for what you do today, and every day. Love, the Beyond Clean team!

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Cleaning Chemistries: How Important Is It In Supporting Your Manual Cleaning Process?." 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

There is only one way to inspect internal channels of medical devices in Sterile Processing. On this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight we talk with Kevin Anderson, Clinical Education Specialist at Healthmark Industries, about the newly released FIS-007 Inspection Borescope designed to inspect channels as small as 1.1mm diameter with interchangeable sizes to meet the specific needs of your department. With a compact design, easy setup, and the option to save photos and videos of your medical devices, your staff can move medical devices confidently to the next stage in reprocessing. Tune in now to learn more!  Visit www.hmark.com for more information or call 1-800-521-6224. Healthmark provides free consultations for enhanced inspection, endoscope reprocessing, Joint Commission preparation, and more.  Follow Healthmark Industries on Linkedin, Facebook, and YouTube.  #VendorSpotlight #Healthmark #SterileProcessing #Inspection #Borescope #EnhancedVisualization #Reprocessing #Safety #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SPD #CS #MDR #SPS #Surgery #ASHRAE

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Germicidal Detergents in Sterile Processing." 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

Barbara Ann Harmer and Lisa McKown discuss a new interdisciplinary microcredential program that emphasizes the importance of cross-contamination awareness in healthcare settings. They explore the benefits and flexibility of the program, the need for competence-based education, and the impact of healthcare-associated infections. Barbara Ann shares her experience as the first nurse to complete the microcredential.

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Why Are Your Loaner Trays Late?." 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

It wouldn't really be Sterile Storage Wars if we didn't discuss the inter-department battles for space that so often happen in our hospitals. Who really owns the Sterile Core in your OR? Who gets to decide how your L&D instrument storage is organized? On this final episode of Season 14, we sit down with Monique Albornoz, Principal at Clinical 5S Space Innovations to discuss the best way forward when storage space is a shared space in your facility. Who stocks it? Who pulls supplies from it? In whose department does the physical location reside? In short, who owns it? Tune in for real stories of how these decisions can be made without setting off cultural landmines or alienating the customer base you are seeking to serve through your Sterile Processing services. We know you'll enjoy this practical wrap up to a record-breaking Season 14 of Beyond Clean! Season 14 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: http://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub #BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #Podcast #CE #SterileStorageWars #Season14

On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "The Special Talents of Enzymes." 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 has four wheels, no brakes, and saves lives? That's right, surgical case carts! These stainless steel superheroes are the unsung workhorses of the Sterile Processing department, and even though they only hold supplies for a short amount of time, they are a critical aspect of high functioning sterile storage workflows. On this episode 7 of Season 14 "Sterile Storage Wars," we speak with William (Bill) Filipponi, Director Sterile Processing at North Kansas City Hospital and member of the Beyond Clean Advisory Group (BCAG) about the unique way surgical case carts move sterile goods from our departments -- to the patient -- and back again. Case cart programs impact everything from on-time case starts to turnovers, and point-of-use compliance to off-site transportation. Tune in for this insider's discussion on building a case cart workflow worth bragging about!  This is a great episode to pull your materials management & OR teams in for a collaborative discussion around making the best out of these rolling storage superstars! Season 14 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 230 other free CE credits, visit our CE Credit Hub: http://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub  #BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #Podcast #CE #SterileStorageWars #Season14