Beyond Clean Podcast

This week we speak with Dr. Peter Nichol, Pediatric Surgeon and Chief Medical Officer of MedAware Systems Inc.  Dr. Nichol is a minimally invasive pediatric surgeon and Developmental biologist. He has helped develop the first and only mega-analytics platform to serve consumers, healthcare providers and the BioPharma/BioTech industry with the light speed analytics of the compendium of the entire clinical trials and clinical outcome literature. CE Credits -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub Segment 1 (03:45) - Background to Optimization Discussion Segment 2 (28:40) - Reducing Bioburden & Set Optimization Click To Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify.

This week on Beyond Clean we speak with Lindsay Brown, Clinical Education Manager at Key Surgical. CE Credits -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub Segment 1 - 02:10 Types of Brushes General Use Recommendations Proper Storage Segment 2 - 18:15 Brush Instructions for Use Brushes on the Clean Side Reusable Brushes Segment 3 - 36:20 Dangers of Improper Brushing Stainless Steel Versus Nylon Future of Brushes Join us next week when our guest will be Dr. Peter Nichol, Pediatric Surgeon and Chief Medical Officer of MedAware Systems Inc. #beyondclean Click To Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

This week on Beyond Clean we speak with Don Williams Manager, Sterile Instrument Processing of the Northwest Region at Kaiser Permanente.  He is an IAHCSMM Certification Council Member and has served as the President of the Northwest Cascade Chapter of IAHCSMM. CE Credits -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub Segment 1 - 02:30 Don's Transition From Criminal Justice to SPD Leadership Growth IAHCSMM Chapter Success Segment 2 - 17:30 Initial Challenges In Centralized Processing for ASCs Vision for Improvement Building Trust Segment 3 - 35:55 “Fixing” the owned implant inventory Scope Processing Opportunities for Improvement Biggest Challenges Still Facing SPD Leaders Join us next week when our guest will be Lindsay Brown, Clinical Education Manager at Key Surgical. #beyondclean Click To Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

This week we speak with Keerthi Kanubaddi, Founder & CEO at ReadySet Surgical.  ReadySet simplifies the surgical vendor supply chain by consolidating logistics and communication to all members of the surgical team to ensure that every patient has the right equipment with the right sterilization parameters at the right time. Segment 1 - 02:50 Keerthi's Background Challenges with Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) VMI Logisitcs Segment 2 - 17:30 VMI in SPD: What's Working and What's Not Common Roadblocks to Efficiency and Compliance Physician and OR Staff Challenges with VMI Segment 3 - 32:00 The Monetary Value of Surgeon Relationships Adoption Rates for VMI Technology Making The Business Case Join us next week when our guest will be Don Williams, Sterile Instrument Processing Manager of the Northwest Region at Kaiser Permanente. #beyondclean Click To Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

This week on Beyond Clean we speak with Mary Ann Drosnock, Manager of Clinical Education for Endoscopy with Healthmark Industries.  Previously, Mary Ann managed the Infection Control Program and Device Reprocessing Functions for Olympus America which included the development of position statements and policies regarding device compatibility along with health and safety information related to device utilization and reprocessing. CE Credits -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub Segment 1 - 03:40 Mary Ann's Experience General AAMI Overview AAMI Workgroup Meetings Update Segment 2 - 20:00 Background on ST91 Highlights and Misunderstandings Challenges and the Future Segment 3 - 43:20 Scope Reprocessing Resource Needs Opportunities to Learn New Technologies Join us next week when our guest will be Keerthi Kanubaddi, Founder & CEO at ReadySet Surgical. Click To Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

This week on Beyond Clean we speak with Rick Wells, President at SolutionWells, LLC, which is a consulting company that engages with hospitals and businesses to help identify and reduce unnecessary costs.  Rick is an Experienced President with a demonstrated history of working in the medical device industry for 31 years. Segment 1 - 03:00 Rick's Career Background Reducing Human Error Transportation and "Non-critical touches" Segment 2 - 19:55 Altru Hospital Custom Tray Study Reduced Repair Spend 32% in the first 3 months Instrument Failure Rate - Reduced from 18% to 3% Segment 3 - 37:05 Root Cause Analysis Reducing Repair Occurrences Creating A Sustainable Environment Articles Referenced in this episode: HPN Article - Altru Hospital Study Vendor Vantage Article: Why 'business as usual' is bad for business - and the bottom line Join us next week when our guest will be Mary Ann Drosnock, Manager of Clinical Education for Endoscopy with Healthmark Industries. Click To Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

This week on Beyond Clean we speak with Dan Vukelich, President at AMDR, The Association of Medical Device Reprocessors which is a trade association representing the interests of the global commercial medical device reprocessing and remanufacturing industry.  His specialties include the industry's legal, legislative, regulatory and public relations interests. Segment 1 - 04:35 Dan's Interest In Single Use Device Reprocessing Background On The Association of Medical Device Reprocessors Collaboration w/ Other Organizations and Education Segment 2 - 19:40 Defining The Single Use Device Reprocessing Workflow & Handling FDA - Past & Present Role In Reprocessing Segment 3 - 35:30 How Patients & Hospitals Benefit UDI Regulation & Device Tracking The Role Of Sustainability In The Industry Join us next week when our guest will be Rick Wells, President at SolutionWells, LLC #beyondclean Click To Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

This week on Beyond Clean we speak with Bob Marrs, Director of Consulting Services & Field Operations with Aesculap.  Bob has worked in the Perioperative setting for 20 years in various roles ranging from Certified Surgical Technologist to SPD Technician, Case Cart Coordinator, Sterile Processing Supervisor, Manager and Director. He has been a professional consultant for five years and is a trained surgical instrument expert.  He is a certified Instructor through IAHCSMM, has been published in numerous healthcare publications, and was a contributor to the IAHCSMM 7th edition manual and IAHCSMM CHL Leadership Manual.  Bob has a deep passion for excellence in Sterile Processing and believes that certification through education provides the foundation needed for superior patient care. Segment 1 - 03:20 Camp Barnabas Experience Viewing the Role of CS After Being a Patient Publishing CS Metrics for Patients to Access Segment 2 - 21:56 Lessons Learned as a CS Leader Tips on Developing Leaders in CS Should Vendors Be Certified Too? Segment 3 - 40:00 Pakistan Instruments German Stainless Steel Quality Trends Join us next week when our guest will be Dan Vukelich, President at The Association of Medical Device Reprocessors #beyondclean Click To Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

Justin and Hank share their thoughts on three success stories from around the globe recognizing the accomplishments of Sterile Processing Technicians and Leaders during CS Week.  

This week on Beyond Clean we speak with Stephen Kovach, Director of Education at Healthmark Industries.  He has been in the Hospital field for over 37 years.  Stephen is active both on the state and national levels of various organizations having held many positions.  He is a voting member on various AAMI committees and has a personal web site where you can read many of his articles; www.cpdguy.net. He has also authored chapters in both the IAHCSMM 7th Technical manual and the Management manual.  He is very proud to say that he has “WORKED IN CENTRAL SERVICE". Segment 1 - 03:12 Biographic/Industry Experience Becoming "The CPD Guy" Overview of Crazy4Clean Segment 2 - 19:18 Infection, Device Design, and IFUs Enhanced Visual Inspection Overview of Available Technologies for Inspection Segment 3 - 36:49 Flexible Scope Cleaning Challenges Legal Responsbility Realistic Expectations & Mentorship Join us next week when our guest will be Bob Marrs, Director of Consulting Services & Field Operations with Aesculap. #beyondclean Click To Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher