

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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Jul 2, 2018 • 25min
Matthew Gudeman: Instrument Quality in an Ocean of Confusion - Design Controls 101
This week on Beyond Clean we speak with Matthew Gudeman, President and CEO of EndoPlus. Endoplus is a privately held medical device manufacturer with distinct competencies specific to Class II laparoscopic medical devices. Removing cost and complexity from the laparoscopic value stream is core to their mission. Endoplus is registered with FDA and holds multiple 510(k)s and patents for laparoscopic devices. CE Credits -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub Join us next week when we will speak with Nancy Chobin, President and CEO of Sterile Processing University, LLC. #beyondclean Click To Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

Jun 25, 2018 • 36min
Peggy Spitzer: Chemical Weapons of Sterile Processing (Part 1)
This week on Beyond Clean we speak with Peggy Spitzer, Clinical Education & Technical Support at Certol International. Peggy is a Colorado native with over 30 years of combined experience as a healthcare provider and educator holding degrees as a licensed dental hygienist with bachelor's and master's degrees in adult education. She provides education programs across the U.S. to Sterile Processing and APIC chapters focusing on helping clinicians use cleaning chemicals safely and effectively. She is proud to promote education and certification in Central Sterile Processing. Peggy is a past president, past secretary and current treasurer of the Rocky Mountain Central Sterile chapter in Denver, Colorado and also provides consulting to healthcare facilities and universities for chemical management & best practices for instrument processing. CE Credits -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub Join us next week when we will speak with Mathew Gudeman, President and CEO of EndoPlus. #beyondclean Click To Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

Jun 18, 2018 • 32min
Packaging Method Myth Busting: Part Two - Rapid Fire Questions & Closing Statements
This week on Beyond Clean we are featuring the audio from our first ever Panel Discussion at the 2018 IAHCSMM Annual Conference and Expo entitled, "Packaging Method Myth-Busting". Our expert panelists for the event included Marcia Frieze from Case Medical; Joe Hannibal from Halyard Health; and Barbara Harmer from Innovative Sterilization Technologies. Part 2 covers the second half of the event as things heat up with some rapid fire questions followed by closing statements from each of the panelists regarding their product modalities. Join us next week when we will speak with Peggy Spitzer, Clinical Education & Technical Support at Certol International. #beyondclean Click To Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

Jun 11, 2018 • 33min
Packaging Method Myth Busting: Part One - Warm Ups & Target Questions
This week on Beyond Clean we are featuring the audio from our first ever Panel Discussion at the 2018 IAHCSMM Annual Conference and Expo entitled, "Packaging Method Myth-Busting". Our expert panelists for the event included Marcia Frieze from Case Medical; Joe Hannibal from Halyard Health; and Barbara Harmer from Innovative Sterilization Technologies. Part 1 covers the first half of the event and sets the table for the discussion by gathering the panelist's perspectives on myths in the industry and their product modalities. Join us next week for Part 2 of the panel discussion where things heat up in a series of rapid fire questions. #beyondclean Click To Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

Jun 4, 2018 • 35min
Harry Mullen: Thinking Critically About The Value Of SPD Credentials (Part 2)
This week on Beyond Clean we continue our discussion with Harry Mullen, Manager of Sterile Processing at Riverside University Health System and Director of Operations for Central Sterilization Solutions. Join us next week when we will begin airing the Beyond Clean Panel Discussion from the 2018 IAHCSMM Annual Conference and Expo entitled, "Packaging Method Myth-Busting". Our expert panelists for the event included Marcia Frieze from Case Medical; Joe Hannibal from Halyard Health; and Barbara Harmer from Innovative Sterilization Technologies. #beyondclean Click To Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

May 29, 2018 • 36min
Harry Mullen: Straight Talk on Sterile Processing Training Programs
This week on Beyond Clean we speak with Harry Mullen, Manager of Sterile Processing at Riverside University Health System and Director of Operations for Central Sterilization Solutions. He has over 33 years in the medical and sterile processing field. In 2011, He started Central Sterilization Solutions (CSS) along with his partner James Hoxie to teach the CRCST course for technicians desiring a true career in SPD. They have experienced an increase in the average pass rate going from a 65% average to 95% on the technicians first attempt. CSS has also contracted with SPD departments to help hospitals with issues identified by the joint commission and other accreditation organizations, correct the deficiencies, and obtain clearance upon re-inspection. CSS is in the process of creating course curriculums for the CIS, CHL and CER certifications. Join us next week for Part 2 with Harry Mullen, Manager of Sterile Processing at Riverside University Health System and Director of Operations for Central Sterilization Solutions. #beyondclean Click To Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

May 21, 2018 • 29min
Jonathan Wilder: Fundamentals of Steam Quality (Part 2)
This week on Beyond Clean we continue our discussion 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 speak with Harry Mullen, Manager of Sterile Processing at Riverside University Health System and Director of Operations for Central Sterilization Solutions. #beyondclean Click To Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

May 16, 2018 • 29min
Jonathan Wilder: The Secret Life of Steam Sterilization (Part 1)
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

May 7, 2018 • 36min
John Dawoodjee: Online Instrument Purchasing and GPOs
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

Apr 23, 2018 • 36min
Kara Nadeau: CSPD Salary Survey & Healthcare Writing
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


