Beyond Clean Podcast

This week on Beyond Clean we speak with Sara Freiberg, Clinical Education Account Manager with Northfield Medical.  Sara has 16 years of experience in the Operating Room and significant experience as a Clinical Specialist, Product Manager and Clinical Education Manager for medical device companies.  She holds both IAHCSMM and CBSPD certifications and is a Certified Surgical Technologist.  Finally, Sara is an AAMI ST_91 Voting Board Member and an expert on Flexible Endoscopes. CE Credits -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub Segment 1 (03:20) - Leak Testing 101 & Point of Use Cleaning Segment 2 (19:45) - Manual Cleaning & Adverse Events Join us next week when we will speak with Robert Edelstein, President Millennium Surgical. #beyondclean Click To Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

This week on Beyond Clean we speak with Nestor Hernandez, SPD Manager at Lehigh Valley Health Network.  Nestor speaks at Regional IAHCSMM Seminars, has developed a precertification course and prompts others to be successful and sensible, empowering them to do their job to the highest degree of quality possible. Nestor is Industrious, efficient, and organized with a scrupulous attention to detail. CE Credits -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub Segment 1 (04:15) - Discovering Your Why Segment 2 (23:45) - Finding Your Voice Join us next week when we will speak with Sara Freiberg, Clinical Education Account Manager with Northfield Medical. #beyondclean Click To Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

This week on Beyond Clean we speak with Ralph J. Basile, Vice President of Marketing and Regulatory Affairs for Healthmark Industries Co., Inc. He is a member of AAMI Sterilization Standards Committee including Cochair for Work Group 12. He is a U.S. delegate to ISO/TC198 WG12 & WG13. He is also a member of several ASTM Committees related to medical devices, including Cochair for ASTM F04.15.17. CE Credits -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub Segment 1 (02:45) - ISO Background & Intersection w/ Sterile Processing Standards Segment 2 (14:45) - AAMI/ASTM Updates & Standards Related to Cleaning Medical Devices   Join us next week when we will speak with Nestor Hernandez, SPD Manager at Lehigh Valley Health Network. #beyondclean Click To Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

This week on Beyond Clean we speak with David Anbari, Chief Executive Officer of Mobile Instrument Service and Repair, a national provider of repair and maintenance services for reusable surgical equipment.  David brings a diverse background in industries outside health care to Mobile.  He blends his background in finance, technology, and operations to bring innovative solutions to enable providers to maximize their investment in surgical equipment.  Recently, David has been a vocal advocate for the independent medical service industry including multiple speaking engagements as well as presenting at the FDA’s workshop on the issue.  He serves as chairman of the Association of Medical Device Service Organizations which is a trade association advocating for the right to repair and for strong quality systems for the servicing industry.  Though David did not grow up in health care, he brings a practical business focused perspective to the industry’s challenges. CE Credits -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub Segment 1 (03:30) - History of “3rd Party Instrument Repair” Segment 2 (19:35) - The “Right to Repair” Debate & AMDSO.org Join us next week when we will speak with Ralph J. Basile, Vice President of Marketing and Regulatory Affairs for Healthmark Industries Co., Inc. #beyondclean Click To Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

This week on Beyond Clean we speak with David Taylor, President of the Resolute Advisory Group, LLC.  David has been providing services to clients with various nursing, perioperative, ancillary service line, and business development needs across the United States for over 30 years.  His areas of expertise are services that improve operational and clinical efficiencies, while helping organizations function more effectively to improve their market position.  David’s particular area of specialty lies in the operational improvement of Surgical Services and Central Sterile/Sterile Processing Departments (SPD/CS). CE Credits -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub Segment 1 (03:40) - Confronting the Challenge of OR/SPD Collaboration Segment 2 (29:40) - OR Today Live Conference Preview Join us next week when we will speak with David Anbari, Chief Executive Officer at Mobile Instrument Service & Repair Inc.  #beyondclean Click To Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

This week on Beyond Clean we speak with Rene Vis, Product Manager at Steelco Benelux B.V.  Rene has over 30 years involved in decontamination of medical devices.  He is a member of the National Standardization Institute The Netherlands NEN sterilization committee 301081, Former chairman national sterilization association in the Netherlands (SVN), and Former board member national sterilization association in the Netherlands (SVN). CE Credits -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub Segment 1 (03:15) - Business Training for SPD Leaders Segment 2 (19:30) - Thermometric Validation Join us next week when we will speak with David Taylor, President of the Resolute Advisory Group, LLC.  #beyondclean Click To Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

This week we speak with Jay Hardingham, the founder of SPD Rentals. Throughout Jay’s career, he has been both an Entrepreneur and held senior-level Sales and Marketing leadership roles within the healthcare industry.  He has also held the position of Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Case Medical who manufactures Rigid Sterilization Containers. Segment 1 (02:55) - Sterilization Container Rentals Segment 2 (19:35) - Practical Implications of Container Rental/Conversions Click To Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify.

This week on Beyond Clean we welcome Pawel de Sternberg Stojalowski, Managing Director, R&D Engineer and Consultant for Decontamination of Medical Devices at Aseptium.   Pawel has a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Bachelor’s in Robotics and Mechatronics.  His background gives him the ability to combine and reinvent solutions and technologies. CE Credits -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub Segment 1 (03:15) - Decontamination Disruption Segment 2 (24:25) - Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality Applications Join us next week when we will speak with Jay Hardingham, the founder of SPD Rentals. #beyondclean Click To Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

This week on Beyond Clean we speak with Brian Reed, Co Founder and CEO at Ascendco Health on the topic of startup companies and “Big Data” in Sterile Processing.  Brian discussed the realities of beginning a startup such as the importance of listening to customers, being honest with yourself, facing humiliation, and finding a partner with complimentary skills who both respects and appreciates your differing talents.  Other topics included opportunities for improvement, such as merging disparate systems supporting various departments to achieve improved efficiency.  Brian also astutely noted that while data can provide clarity it still requires informed people to solve problems.

This week on Beyond Clean we welcome Michael Matthews Manager of Central Sterile at Baptist Health in Arkansas who is joining us as an administrator and co-host.  Mike, Hank and Justin conduct a round table discussion looking back at 2017 for BeyondClean, the instrument budget, and dealing with fast paced changes in SPD. CE Credits -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub Segment 1 (12:00) - Instrument Budget Segment 2 (26:10) - Fast Paced Changes in SPD Join us after the holidays when we will speak with Pawel de Sternberg Stojalowski, Managing Director, R&D Engineer and Consultant for Decontamination of Medical Devices at Aseptium. #beyondclean Click To Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher