Beyond Clean Podcast

This week on Beyond Clean we speak with Jim Stobinski, CEO at The Competency and Credentialing Institute.  Jim has in excess of 25 years’ experience in the operating room with work roles which have included janitor, orderly, staff nurse and a variety of supervisory positions. His education includes a diploma of nursing from the Toledo Hospital School of Nursing and a BSN and MSN from East Carolina University. He earned his PhD in International Health Research from Touro University International in June of 2011 for a study of competency and skill acquisition in perioperative nurses. In 2014 he was one of the authors of a research study published in the AORN Journal regarding the correlation between perioperative nursing characteristics and nursing sensitive outcomes for surgical patients. Segment 1 - 04:09 About The Competency and Credentialing Institute Operating Room Certifications Impact of Value Based Purchasing Segment 2 - 19:34 Surgical Site Infection Studies Early Studies on Certification and Staffing Complications Collecting and Connecting Data from Various Sources Segment 3 - 36:53 What Does This Mean for CS/SPD Professionals? The Future of Certification The Perceived Value of Certification Tool Join us next week when our guest will be Stephen Kovach, Director of Education at Healthmark Industries. #beyondclean Click Here For More Info On The Perceived Value of Certification Tool Click To Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher  

This week on Beyond Clean we speak with Daniel Coole, Managing Director at Surgical Holdings in the United Kingdom.  Daniel has over 20 years in the Surgical Instrument Manufacturing Industry and is the Chair of the Surgical Instruments Special Interest Section for the Association of British Healthcare Industries.  Segment 1 - 01:58 Introduction to Daniel & Manufacturing Industry Changes Differences between UK & US Segment 2 - 19:27 Overview of HTM 01-01 Impact of regulation on innovation National Apprenticeship Scheme Segment 3 - 39:10 Instrument Coatings Preparing for UDI regulation RFID and Instrument Tracking Join us next week when our guest will be Jim Stobinski, CEO at The Competency and Credentialing Institute. #beyondclean Click To Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

This week on Beyond Clean we speak with Thomas Overbey, Director of Marketing at Ultra Clean Systems.  Thomas' achievements include producing numerous live interactive surgical broadcasts, as well as on-demand continuing education content. Segment 1 - 02:32 Ultrasonic Cleaning Overview Current Trends and Common Misconceptions Buyer's Guide Discussion Segment 2 - 23:59 Game of Reprocessing Challenge Concept Requirements for Submission Importance of Professional Conferences Vendors Role in Education Segment 3 - 38:13 NewsSplash - Positive Messaging Cutting Edge Social Media Technology in Medicine Join us next week when our guest will be Daniel Coole, Managing Director at Surgical Holdings in the United Kingdom. #beyondclean Click To Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

This week on Beyond Clean we speak with Patrick Dotts, Division Director at Soliant Health.  Patrick is a healthcare placement professional whose primary focus is contracting high quality Nursing, Allied and Therapy professionals to hospital clients. Segment 1 - 03:05 Introduction to the staffing model Challenges with agency staffing Market variations across the country Segment 2 - 18:11 What to look for in an agency Preparing to receive an agency technician Adopting a 3rd party rating system Segment 3 - 39:56 Benefits of becoming a traveling technician What to consider before traveling Common mistakes new travelers make Join us next week when our guest will be Thomas Overbey, Director of Marketing at Ultra Clean Systems. #beyondclean Click To Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

This week on Beyond Clean we speak with Alison Sonstelie, Supply Chain Manager - Sanford Fargo Medical Center at Sanford Health about her positive experiences working in Sterile Processing, The 2014 CS/SPD Department of the Year Award, and her career growth into Supply Chain management. Segment 1 - 03:00 Successful management model for career growth Importance of IAHCSMM Biggest Challenges to SPD Departments and Professionals today Segment 2 - 20:34 2014 CS/SPD Department of the Year & Confidence Builder Award State of the department before and after improvements Biggest wins and best practices Segment 3 - 42:21 Transition from SPD to Supply Chain Management How to prepare for professional advancement SPD alignment within the organizational structure and opportunities for improvement Join us next week when our guest will be Patrick Dotts, Division Director at Soliant Health.

This week on Beyond Clean we speak with Shawn Flynn, a Consultant, Entrepreneur, and Medical Device Inventor who is the founder and President of The Peritorum Group.  Shawn gives listeners a look inside the process of gaining 510k approval and building a quality system that includes a risk analysis component.  Dealing with various cycle times, the resulting bottleneck, and who to contact when dealing with smaller startup device companies is also covered.  While there can be great pressure to cut corners in order to meet demand, Shawn encourages technicians and managers to have the backbone to say no and advises that the good device representatives will support the smart and safe decision.  Hank and Justin then raise the topic of UDI regulation and the possible role it could play in improving communication, especially in regards to real time updates of the Instructions for Use.  The interview closes with the feasibility of requiring manufacturers to choose from three standard processing options and if employing an expert in sterile processing would help the technical writers develop instructions that can be more easily interpreted. CE Credits -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub

This week on Beyond Clean we speak with Michael Matthews, Manager of Central Sterile at Baptist Health in Arkansas.  Mike is a rising star in the Sterile Processing industry, who has taken a particular interest in regards to compensation and education requirements for front-line technicians.  Michael offers his insight into how managers can determine the value of a high quality technician and making the most of a role in sterile processing and opening new opportunities while climbing the career ladder.   The main topic of conversation surrounds how to effectively partner with Infection Control to meet the needs of the institution and increase awareness of the important challenges facing departments across the country.  We hope you will enjoy our inaugural episode of Beyond Clean! CE Credits -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub