Beyond Clean Podcast

This week on Beyond Clean we speak with Jonathan Wilder, President at Stericert Co. and Managing Director, Quality Processing Resource Group, LLC.  Dr. Wilder has worked with all thermal and chemical sterilization methods, as well as cleaning and disinfection methodologies, bringing his background in physical chemistry and surface physics to bear upon difficult problems in the field. He has been published in academic and trade journals. He holds an MBA in Technology Management. He has been an active participant in AAMI sterilization standards committees since 1998 and, as of January 2018, is the co-chair of the US standards-making committee for hospital steam sterilizers. Join us next week when we will air Part 2 of our interview with Jonathan regarding the Fundamentals of Steam Quality.  #beyondclean Click To Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

This week on Beyond Clean we speak with John Dawoodjee, CEO of Advanced Endoscopy Devices, Inc.  John has over 40 years in the medical device industry and started AED, Inc. in 1985 to manufacture ancillary products for a German company, established a repair company for MIS instruments, and formed relationships to be the repair company for repair companies.  He became an OEM of endoscopes and instruments launching the EndoscopySuperstore.com in 2015 for hospitals and surgery centers to reduce costs in acquiring and maintaining endoscopic equipment. CE Credits -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub Segment 1 (05:20) - The Future of Instrument Purchasing...Online? Segment 2 (18:15) - Perspectives on Group Purchasing Organizations Join us next week when we will speak to Jonathan Wilder, President at Stericert Co. and Managing Director, Quality Processing Resource Group, LLC.  #beyondclean Click To Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

We speak with Kara Nadeau, founder of KLN Communications, Inc.  She established the company in 2005 to offer healthcare companies and organizations strategic, results-oriented communications support that is delivered with integrity, reliability and efficiency.  She has nearly 20 years of experience as a healthcare writer, having served MedTech and Pharmaceutical Manufacturers; Healthcare Industry Software, Solution and Service Providers; and Industry Associations.  Since 2013, she has served as the features editor for Healthcare Purchasing News magazine, covering topics related to the operating room and central sterile/sterile processing departments. CE Credits -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub Segment 1 (04:25) - 2018 Annual HPN CS/SPD Salary Survey Segment 2 (18:50) - Professional Insights for Healthcare Writing Join us again after the IAHCSMM Annual Conference when we will speak to John Dawoodjee, CEO of Advanced Endoscopy Devices, Inc. #beyondclean Click To Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

This week on Beyond Clean we speak with Adam Okada, Owner and Founder of Sterile Education an App for iTunes and Android.  He has 11 years of experience in Sterile Processing including 6 as a front line worker.  He is currently working as HLD Supervisor for Mission Hospital & Mission Hospital Laguna Beach in Orange County, California.  He will soon be the SPD Manager for 3 Dignity Health facilities on the Central Coast of California. CE Credits -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub Join us next week when we speak with Kara Nadeua, Features Editor for Healthcare Purchasing News. #beyondclean Click To Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

This week on Beyond Clean we speak with Shawn Flynn, Manager of Sterile Processing at Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital along with his 1st and 2nd shift supervisors Rigo Cardenas and Andrew Estiva to discuss their efforts to build the ideal Sterile Processing Department. CE Credits -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub Segment 1 (04:05) - The Planning & Construction Process Segment 2 (23:25) - A Vision for Industry Excellence Join us next week when we speak with Adam Okada, Owner and Founder of Sterile Education an App for iTunes and Android #beyondclean Click To Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

We speak with Lucy Nelson and Alyssa Rowe from Mercy Ships.  Mercy Ships began sailing on their mission to provide hope and healing to the world’s forgotten poor in 1978.  Many nations lack clean water, reliable electricity, medical facilities, and personnel.  Because over 50% of the population lives within 100 miles of the coast they have been able to reach more people to provide life-changing surgeries.  Mercy ships deliver a state-of-the-art hospital to port cities, providing a controlled, safe and clean environment for patients—and volunteers. Segment 1 (04:00) - Lucy Nelson, Africa Mercy 2017 Segment 2 (25:25) - Alyssa Rowe, Medical Recruiter Join us next week when we speak with Shawn Flynn, Manager of Sterile Processing at Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital and Supervisors Rigo Cardenas & Andrew Estiva #beyondclean Click To Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

We speak with David Hilliker, President and CEO of ChemDAQ Inc.  David’s role is focused on developing the business through international partnerships and domestic market expansion as well as driving the research and development team to deliver the next generation of reliable gas detection technology.  David has dedicated his career to developing and bringing to market the best technology available for detecting and measuring levels of peracetic acid, hydrogen peroxide, ethylene oxide vapors in the air. CE Credits -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub Segment 1 (04:00) - The Importance of Chemical Monitoring Segment 2 (22:45) - How Chemical Monitoring Works in a CS/SPD Department Join us next week when we will speak with Lucy Nelson and Alyssa Rowe from Mercy Ships #beyondclean Click To Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

This week we speak with Jenny Manderino, Director of Accreditation LifeCare Oklahoma/Arkansas with Vizient.  Jenny has been a nurse for 25 years and the first half of her career was spent at the bedside and afterwards assuming various leadership positions.  Her last role in the hospital was as a Chief Nursing Officer for 8 years.  She has a Master’s Degree in Nursing Administration and for the last 10 years has been a Director of Accreditation Services in which she works with hospitals in various territories to achieve regulatory compliance.  She works with hospitals that are JCAHO, CMS, DNV and HFAP sitting on one of The JCAHO Advisory Boards. She offers pre-survey mock surveys, constant communication about regulatory changes, customized education programs, policy and procedure reviews. She also assists onsite when surveyors arrive at her hospitals and assists with writing plans of corrections.    CE Credits -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub Segment 1 (04:10) - Overview of the Survey Process Today Segment 2 (20:00) - Preparing for a Joint Commission Survey in your SPD Click To Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify.

This week on Beyond Clean we speak with Robert Edelstein, President Millennium Surgical Corp. A division of Avalign Technologies.  Robert has been in the surgical instrument business for over 25 years.  His company Millennium Surgical Corp. has developed and refined an innovative business model focused on expert support, high quality US and German made specialty surgical instruments, and systems which enable hospitals and surgical centers to quickly locate and compare most specialty surgical instruments. Segment 1 (02:40) - Custom Surgical Instrument Manufacturing Segment 2 (16:50) - Cost Savings, Instrument Purchasing & Education Initiatives Join us next week when we will speak with Jenny Manderino, Director of Accreditation for LifeCare Oklahoma/Arkansas with Vizient. #beyondclean Click To Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

This week on Beyond Clean we speak with Brian Reynolds and Tony Thurmond, the two IAHCSMM President-Elect candidates for 2018.  Brian is the Assistant Chief SPS at the Birmingham VA Medical Center and Tony is the CS Manager at The Christ Hospital Health Network in Ohio.  We are excited to introduce you to both candidates on this week’s episode of Beyond Clean. Segment 1 (03:00) - Brian Reynolds Segment 2 (20:00) - Tony Thurmond Join us next week when we will speak with Robert Edelstein, President Millennium Surgical. #beyondclean Click To Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher