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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Sep 9, 2019 • 36min
Peggy Spitzer: Chemical Weapons of Sterile Processing
Have you ever looked around your Sterile Processing department and counted all the chemicals around you? Detergents, disinfectants, sterilants, and every other mixture under the sun -- all of them a potential risk to you! On this episode of Beyond Clean, we sat down with Peggy Spitzer, Clinical Education & Technical Support at Certol International, to discuss chemical weaponry in SPD and why your team should become experts in it. Tune in to hear her industry insights from decades in the field and hopefully learn a thing or two about those bottles on your sink! CE Credit -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub #PeggySpitzer #ChemicalWeapons #SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #Podcast #Safety #Risk #Education #Detergents #Disinfectants #Sterilants #Chemicals #SPD #CSSD #MDR #SPS
Sep 5, 2019 • 8min
Beyond The Headlines: Sterile Processing Memes & the Impact of Social Media w/ Jake McHugh
On this episode of Beyond the Headlines, Mike and Hank went live with special guest Jake McHugh to talk about his creation of @SterileProcessingMemes, and the impact of social media on Sterile Processing industry networking and vendors. Tune in for this fun conversation! (Originally aired on Facebook Live, July 26th, 2019). #BeyondTheHeadlines #MikeMatthews #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website
Sep 4, 2019 • 4min
Real Talk: It's Getting Hot in Here - Introduction to Washer Disinfectors
On this episode of Real Talk w/ Bob Marrs, Bob gives an introduction to the washer disinfector stage of the decontamination process, focusing on impingement, preventative maintenance, and descaling. Tune in to hear how all these things work together to help your team #GetItClean. #RealTalk #BobMarrs #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!
Sep 3, 2019 • 2min
Fighting Dirty: Not on My Watch - A Short Conversation About Wrist Watches
What are your thoughts about wrist watches in a Sterile Processing department? On this episode of Fighting Dirty, Hank talks about one aspect of the controversial debate around jewelry in SPD. Tune in to #FightTheFomite. #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!
Sep 2, 2019 • 44min
Pawel de Sternberg Stojalowski: Decontamination Disruption, Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality Applications
AR, VR, and a whole lot more technology is coming soon to a Sterile Processing department near you! On this episode of Beyond Clean, we brought on the Inverness Disruptor himself, Pawel de Sternberg Stojalowski to discuss augmented reality, virtual reality, and a host of applications for related technology that could make our Sterile Processing departments and teams smarter, safer, and more efficient. Tune in to hear about these exciting opportunities and maybe even get inspired to develop your own technological innovation that changes the way you #FightDirty in your SPD! CE Credit -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub #AugmentedReality #VirtualReality #AR #VR #Technology #Disruption #PaweldeSternbergStojalowski #SterileProcessing #CSSD #MDR #SPD #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #Podcast #Surgery #OperatingRoom
Aug 29, 2019 • 1h 16min
Beyond The Headlines: PPE Risks, Off-Site Reprocessing & Sterile Processing Compensation
On this episode, Mike and Hank went live with Beyond the Headlines and special guest Shawn Flynn to talk about PPE risks, the off-site reprocessing market, Sterile Processing compensation and much more. Tune in for the fun! (Originally aired on Facebook Live, July 18th, 2019). #BeyondTheHeadlines #MikeMatthews #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website
Aug 28, 2019 • 5min
Real Talk: Ultrasonic Cleaner - A Must-Have SPD Device
On this episode of Real Talk w/ Bob Marrs, Bob continues his discussion on the importance of ultrasonic cleaning in the decontamination process, and focuses in on the need to load this equipment appropriately. Tune in to hear why your department shouldn't be processing certain instruments without it! #RealTalk #BobMarrs #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!
Aug 27, 2019 • 13min
Fighting Dirty: Build the Wall - Insights on Backup Surgical Instrument Inventories
Backup surgical instrument inventories can make or break your Sterile Processing department. A poorly designed or incomplete backup wall can create tremendous inefficiency and frustration for your team. A great backup wall and replenishment process can help to hardwire complete tray assembly and take mere seconds to find an instrument instead of causing serious impact to your workflow. On this episode of Fighting Dirty, Hank delves into the important details to consider in building your backup wall and hits some highlights to ensure you get it done right the first time. Tune in to #BuildTheWall. #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!
Aug 26, 2019 • 58min
Peter Nichol: Tray Optimization & Waste Reduction
How would you feel if one of your surgeons came down into your Sterile Processing department and it changed their mind about expectations, challenges, and opportunity for improvement for your team? On this throw-back episode from Season 1 (with new CE-approval!) we talked to Dr. Peter Nichol, Pediatric Surgeon at the University of Wisconsin Health and now Chief Medical Officer at Beyond Clean. This interview from nearly two years ago was our first introduction to Peter's passion for instrument processing, but it would not be the last. Tune in this week to hear where it all started! CE Credit -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #DrPeterNichol #TrayOptimization #Bioburden #WasteReduction #Surgery #Surgeon #SterileProcessing #SPD #CSSD #MDR #OR #CST #Passion #CMO #Challenges #SurgicalInstruments #SurgeryStartsHere #WeAreSPD
Aug 22, 2019 • 57min
Beyond The Headlines: Surgical Instrument Lawsuits & The True Costs Of Poor Quality
On this episode, Mike and Hank went live with Beyond the Headlines to talk about surgical instrument lawsuits and the true costs of poor quality. #BeyondTheHeadlines #MikeMatthews #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website
