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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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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.

    Confident Certification™ Ep. 42 Study Squad Goals: Teaming Up for Certification Success

    Confident Certification™ Ep. 42 Study Squad Goals: Teaming Up for Certification Success

    Struggling to stay motivated while studying solo? What if joining forces with a study group could be the key to unlocking your full study potential? This week on Confident Certification™, host Sarah B. Cruz takes a deep dive into the world of collaborative learning, exploring the benefits and challenges of teaming up with others to reach your certification goals. She'll highlight how group study can boost accountability, offer fresh perspectives, and provide a built-in support system for your future certification success. Tune in now and discover how joining forces with a study squad could be the game-changer you need to stay motivated, conquer your exam goals, and unlock your full potential!
    Over the next 52 weeks, Sarah and special guests from around the industry will provide tangible tools to build your test prep confidence, understand the challenges that technicians encounter as they study, and equip every member of the Sterile Processing team to be the best advocates they can be for professional development.
    New episodes of Confident Certification™ will release each Tuesday on Beyond Clean channels. For the best listening experience, download the Beyond Clean mobile app on Apple (https://lnkd.in/guh_vxzu) and Android (https://lnkd.in/gHnfh28a) devices.

    This series is an innovative educational experience created to help you, your students, and your coworkers ace your Sterile Processing certification with confidence! Special thanks to our Year 1 sponsor Aesculap (US) for making this series possible!

    If you have thoughts or feedback on this new show, please email us at info@beyondclean.net

    • 14 min
    Gold Seal of Accreditation: Using Your Tracking System to Be Prepared

    Gold Seal of Accreditation: Using Your Tracking System to Be Prepared

    Season 25 of Beyond Clean will launch on July 1, 2024.  In the meantime, enjoy this throwback episode from Season 16 of Beyond Clean!
     
    You and your department work hard every day to correctly and compliantly reprocess surgical instruments. But, how do you PROVE IT when the accreditation surveyors from The Joint Commission, DNV, and others show up with their clipboards and checklists? On this episode 6 of Season 16 "Yes, We Scan!", we sit down with Sara Vinson, Director of Sterile Processing at UF Health and Beyond Clean Advisory Group member, to discuss her insights around using tracking system data to ace your accreditation survey visits! Tune in for Sara's perspectives on the power these data points can have in telling the real story of growth, improvement, and excellence in your Sterile Processing department. If you scan, you might as well scan with the Joint Commission in mind. Join us this week as Sara Vinson tells us how!

     
    Season 16 episodes are individually approved for 1 CE, so once you finish this interview, you can download your CE certificate immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week.

     
    For access to this CE quiz and over 250 other free CE credits, visit our CE Credit Hub: https://educate.beyondclean.net/3ksVnOw

     
     
    #BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #Podcast #CE #YesWeScan #InstrumentTracking #Season16

    • 35 min
    Make Small Improvements for Big Results: Part 2 | Expert Series On-The-Go

    Make Small Improvements for Big Results: Part 2 | Expert Series On-The-Go

    On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Make Small Improvements for Big Results: Part 2" with our Flexible Endoscope Expert™, Michael Matthews.
    To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean mailing list by visiting: http://www.beyondcleanmedia.com
    Do you know a #SterileProcessing expert who you'd love to hear from on our series? Or do you have a question for one of our current experts? Contact us at any time via email at: info@beyondclean.net
    Until next time, keep fighting dirty!
    #SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #ExpertSeries #Podcast

    • 2 min
    On Pathogens & PPE Ep 10: High-Level Disinfectants & Sterilants

    On Pathogens & PPE Ep 10: High-Level Disinfectants & Sterilants

    Hey #CleanFreaks, are you ready to unleash the power of high-level disinfectants and sterilants in your battle against pathogens? On this week’s episode of "On Pathogens & PPE," host Jill Holdsworth, co-host Garrett Hollembeak, and special guests Jake McHugh and Robby Miller team up to uncover the different classes of these powerful chemicals, identify their strengths and limitations, and outline their proper use for sterilization. They'll also emphasize the crucial role of testing disinfectant efficacy and sterilizer function, ensuring your facility is always armed and ready to #FightDirty! Join the conversation today!
    Over the next 12 weeks (plus one bonus episode!), Jill and special guests around the industry will provide practical insights and strategies to enhance the collaboration between Sterile Processing and Infection Prevention Professionals.
    New episodes of On Pathogens & PPE will release each Wednesday on all Beyond Clean & Transmission Control channels. For the best listening experience, download the Beyond Clean mobile app on Apple (https://lnkd.in/g4pdJ3iS) and Android (https://lnkd.in/gipEeMjc) devices.
    This series is designed to empower you and your team to transform your department’s approach to employee and patient safety. A special thanks to our Year 1 sponsor Healthmark, a Getinge company, for making this series possible! Discover Healthmark’s innovative and cost-effective infection control solutions for your healthcare facility here: https://www.hmark.com/?pmc=BC-Readonpod
    If you have thoughts or feedback on this show, please email us at info@beyondclean.net
    *Disclaimer: The views provided by hosts and guests on this series do not represent any employer, company, or third party, and are solely that of the individuals themselves.

    • 32 min
    Confident Certification™ Ep. 41 Motivation vs. Momentum: Fueling Your Certification Journey

    Confident Certification™ Ep. 41 Motivation vs. Momentum: Fueling Your Certification Journey

    Are you stuck in a study rut and just can't seem to get your momentum back? We've all been there! It's easy to get fired up and motivated when you first start preparing for your certification exam, but what happens when that initial burst of inspiration starts to fade? This week on Confident Certification™, join host Sarah B. Cruz as she breaks down the science behind motivation and momentum, exploring tools to tap into your inner drive, stay focused in the face of distractions, and build habits that keep you moving forward, even when the going gets tough. Plus, Sarah shares her favorite tips and techniques for tracking your progress, celebrating your wins, and staying accountable to your goals. If you're just starting to map out your study plan or looking to break through a plateau, this episode will help you crush your study goals!
    Over the next 52 weeks, Sarah and special guests from around the industry will provide tangible tools to build your test prep confidence, understand the challenges that technicians encounter as they study, and equip every member of the Sterile Processing team to be the best advocates they can be for professional development.
    New episodes of Confident Certification™ will release each Tuesday on Beyond Clean channels. For the best listening experience, download the Beyond Clean mobile app on Apple (https://lnkd.in/guh_vxzu) and Android (https://lnkd.in/gHnfh28a) devices.

    This series is an innovative educational experience created to help you, your students, and your coworkers ace your Sterile Processing certification with confidence! Special thanks to our Year 1 sponsor Aesculap (US) for making this series possible!

    If you have thoughts or feedback on this new show, please email us at info@beyondclean.net

    • 15 min
    The Ins & Outs: Critical Insights for Tracking Clinic Instruments

    The Ins & Outs: Critical Insights for Tracking Clinic Instruments

    Season 25 of Beyond Clean will launch on July 1, 2024.  In the meantime, enjoy this throwback episode from Season 16 of Beyond Clean!
     
    If you want to elicit groans and frustrated head shaking from a crowd of Sterile Processing professionals, mention the word: Clinics. With healthcare and procedure-based services increasingly growing outside of the OR environment, reprocessing support of clinics has become a major source of challenge among departments across the US. On this episode 7 of Season 16 "Yes, We Scan!", we sit down with Angela Benson, Sterile Processing Education Specialist at UW Health in Madison, WI and Beyond Clean Advisory Group member, to talk about why clinic reprocessing is such a complex issue, and dive into best practices to get it under control. Tune in for Angela's perspective on what works, what doesn't, and how to leverage your tracking system to hardwire transparency and quality for your clinic customers. If your SPD supports internal or external clinics, this is one interview you will not want to miss!

     
    Season 16 episodes are individually approved for 1 CE, so once you finish this interview, you can download your CE certificate immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week.

     
    For access to this CE quiz and over 250 other free CE credits, visit our CE Credit Hub: https://educate.beyondclean.net/3ksVnOw

     
     
    #BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #Podcast #CE #YesWeScan #InstrumentTracking #Season16

    • 34 min

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