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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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A Perfect Pass: Clarifying the Confusing World of PCD Documentation in Sterile Processing with guest Jake McHugh, CRCST, CIS, CHL, CER
Between Season 20 and 21, we will be releasing classic rewind episodes from Season 13 of Beyond Clean. The new season will launch on July 3rd, 2023!
One of the most common "gotcha moments" for accreditation surveyors happens when they open up your department documentation around process challenge devices (PCDs) and biological indicators (BIs). Even though we all know this, fixing a broken process in the sterilization area can be a real challenge for both leaders and technicians. On this episode 5 of Beyond Clean season 13, we sit down with Jake McHugh,CRCST, CIS, CHL, CER, Instrument Tracking Coordinator at a hospital in Jacksonville, FL to discuss his approach to hardwiring compliance around PCD documentation. Tune in to hear Jake walk us through the basics of building communication, confidence, and checklists into your department workflow to improve the process and grow technicians into PCD perfectionists! Enjoy the show!
Season 13 of Beyond Clean is releasing under the 1 Episode = 1 CE delivery model, so once you finish this interview, you can get your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week.
For access to this CE quiz and over 200 other free CE credits, visit our CE Credit Hub: http://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub
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Insta-Sterility?: The Big Vision of Complete Quality Control
The entire Sterile Processing industry is currently in a state of innovation hyper-drive. And no corner of the space is changing as rapidly as quality monitoring -- from decontamination through sterilization and every step in between. Are you keeping up? Do you want to be at the front end of the change?
Tune in for this live recording of a Vendor Spotlight that Beyond Clean hosted with the Terragene® team during HSPA 2023 in Nashville, TN. As one of the leading innovators in infection prevention across the globe, Terragene® panelists Max Catalano, Mark Duro, and Franco Airasca discussed the latest shifts in biological indicators, sharing about the best ways for Sterile Processing departments to safeguard quality in their entire workflows. Don't miss this discussion and find out how facility leaders like YOU can help change the industry for the better.
To learn more about Terragene, visit https://terragene.com/
Follow the Terragene social media accounts at: https://www.facebook.com/terragenesa
https://www.linkedin.com/company/terragene/
https://www.instagram.com/terragene.tg
For general information, reach out to info@terragene.com
or better yet, contact Max Catalano, Mark Duro, or Franco Airasca directly!
Maximiliano.catalano@terragene.com
Mark.duro@terragene.com
Franco.airasca@terragene.com
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Candida auris Awareness Part 3 - Corrective Action | Transmission Control Newsflash
Welcome to the new Transmission Control Newsflash on Beyond Clean! This miniseries will provide brief updates form the world of infection prevention to our Beyond Clean audience from the hosts of the Transmission Control podcast, Justin Poulin and Dr. Lawrence Muscarella. In the episode Justin and Larry wrap everything up by talking about corrective action that can be used to mitigate the spread of this deadly fungus!
Want to see more? Check out our LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/transmissioncontrol/
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Ready, Set, Lead: Managing Leadership Transitions on your Sterile Processing Team with Michael Compton
Between Season 20 and 21, we will be releasing classic rewind episodes from Season 13 of Beyond Clean. The new season will launch on July 3rd, 2023!
Managers come, managers go. Does your Sterile Processing team maintain your momentum through these leadership transitions, or are you left reeling with unfinished projects, unenforced policy changes, and broken accountability? On this final episode 8 of Beyond Clean season 13, we sit down with Michael Compton, CRCST, CHL, Sterile Processing leader and experienced interim manager and director to discuss the challenges and opportunities around that critical transition period when new leaders step in and old leaders step out. Tune in to hear Michael's insights on strategy, collaboration, and change management during this down-to-earth conversation. No matter your SPD role, you WILL experience a leadership transition during your career -- make sure you're prepared to make the best out of it. We hope you can join us!
Season 13 of Beyond Clean released under the 1 Episode = 1 CE delivery model, so once you finish this interview, you can get your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week.
For access to this CE quiz and over 220 other free CE credits, visit our CE Credit Hub: http://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub
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Demystifying H2O2 | 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, "Demystifying H2O2". To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and Linkedin, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean mailing list by visiting: https://educate.beyondclean.net/cleanfreaks or text BEYONDCLEAN to 22828
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!
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Better Delivery Methods for Instrumentation from OEMs to Facilities
Are you looking for ONE reason to revolutionize your Ambulatory Surgical Center? How about an entire interview full of reasons? Joining us on this week's Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™ series is Scott Cohen, the visionary Founder and CEO of ONE TRAY®/IST, to talk about The Total Solution and announce the launch of their innovative NEW sealed case cart: ONE CART™. In this episode, Scott takes us on a deep dive into the transformational impact of ONE TRAY®, EZ-TRAX™ and ONE CART™ on SPD workflows and how it is meticulously designed to improve efficiency and staff satisfaction.
Designed with safety and efficiency at its core, ONE CART™ offers a unique value proposition, enabling the safe transport of soiled instruments from the OR to Decon in space constrained settings such as ASCs and smaller hospitals. In this interview, Scott highlights ONE CART™'s unique features such as a smaller footprint, a glass window for easy content identification, and adjustable shelves for flexible storage. Its compact yet spacious design ensures easy navigation through narrow hallways while maximizing storage capacity.
Be sure to check out the recently released Becker’s ASC Review Editorial for an in-depth interview with a facility utilizing this 3 product suite and download this episode's bonus content on the Beyond Clean mobile app.
Ready to upgrade your ASC with ONE CART™ or talk about how The Total Solution can help you? Head over to onetray.com to explore more. Watch The Total Solution in action here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9A6kPw8yjA&t=4s
For any queries or additional information, reach out to ONE TRAY®/IST at info@onetray.com or call them at 937-619-0138. Don’t forget to follow the ONE TRAY® IFU for use. Also, stay connected on LinkedIn and Facebook for updates!
Customer Reviews
Great for SPD
Hank and his staff are putting into this podcast over and above the dissemination of information all things SPD. Great job supporting the underserved profession of sterile processing in the healthcare environment. Check out their YouTube channel,Instagram, Twitter, etc.
Great information
There is amazing topics in hand podcast - listen all the time
Beyond Clean Rocks!
I am new in SPD world,since my mentor introduced beyond clean to me I learned so much in this podcast.