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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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    • Science
    • 4.8 • 105 Ratings

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.

    Let's Stop Kidding Ourselves - What's the Problem with Tracking Sterile Processing Productivity?

    Let's Stop Kidding Ourselves - What's the Problem with Tracking Sterile Processing Productivity?

    On this CE-approved re-release of Beyond Clean Articles On-The-Go, tune in for insights on the challenges of tracking Sterile Processing productivity: "How many of your facility administrators really know what your Sterile Processing team does? Or, perhaps a better question, how many of them know how long it takes for your team to do what they do? How long should it take? Is there even a good answer to that question?
    First, let's start with some bad answers to these Sterile Processing productivity questions...."
    Check out this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate here: https://www.flexiquiz.com/SC/N/stop-kidding-ourselves.
    Stay tuned for new CE-approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondcleanmedia.com/articles-on-the-go
    #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™
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    • 5 min
    Confident Certification™ Ep. 48 The Art of the Resume: Crafting Your Perfect First Impression

    Confident Certification™ Ep. 48 The Art of the Resume: Crafting Your Perfect First Impression

    Is your resume ready to make a lasting first impression? On this week's episode of Confident Certification™, host Sarah B. Cruz teams up with Healthcare Career Advisor, Rochelle Felix, to share expert tips on crafting a resume that can help you land your dream job in Sterile Processing. They'll cover everything from creating a compelling objective statement to showcasing your unique skill set, even if you're new to the Sterile Processing job search. Sarah and Rochelle also share insider secrets on resume templates and formatting, addressing employment gaps, and choosing the right references to make your application stand out from the pack. So don’t miss out -- tune in now and get ready to take the first step toward your dream career in Sterile Processing!
    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

    • 32 min
    An Autoclave's MVP: Honoring the Sterilizer Door Gasket

    An Autoclave's MVP: Honoring the Sterilizer Door Gasket

    Are your sterilizer door gaskets maintaining a fortress of sterility or leaving your SPD vulnerable to a steam-powered disaster? On this episode of Beyond Clean Season 25, “The Little Things that Make a Big Difference,” David Jagrosse, President of David Jagrosse Consulting, is taking us beyond the sterilizer door to explore the pressure-packed world of sterilizer door gaskets. From preventing hazardous steam leaks to ensuring effective sterilization cycles, David seals the deal on why these rubber rings are the true MVPs (Most Valuable Protectors) of your department’s sterilization workflows. Join us and together we'll explore proper maintenance techniques, dive into the importance of leak tests, and discover why you should never ignore sounds coming from your department’s autoclave. Is your sterilizer's first line of defense holding strong? Tune in today to ensure your SPD’s sterilization success doesn’t slip through the cracks!
    Season 25 of Beyond Clean releases under the 1 Episode = 1 CE delivery model. After finishing this interview, earn your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week.

    Visit our CE Credit Hub at beyondcleanmedia.com/ce-credit-hub to access this quiz and over 350 other free CE credits. 
    #BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #WeFightDirty

    • 30 min
    Precleaning: When Every Second Matters | Expert Series On-The-Go

    Precleaning: When Every Second Matters | 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, "Precleaning: When Every Second Matters" 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!
    #BeyondClean #ExpertSeries #Podcast

    • 2 min
    The Case for "Product Advocacy" in the Sterile Processing Universe: Why We Need Each Other

    The Case for "Product Advocacy" in the Sterile Processing Universe: Why We Need Each Other

    On this CE-approved re-release episode of Beyond Clean Articles On-The-Go, Hank explains the importance of advocating for best products as well as best practices: "If your department has fallen in love with a lumen brush or rigid container system, share your story, tell your tale. Have you found the perfect sleeve for a laryngoscope blade? Inquiring minds want to know. As Sterile Processing professionals, we are not only experts in processes, but we -- the users -- can become experts in our products. Ultimately, we are all on the same team. We all want the safest patient care and best sterile processing possible at every facility in the country -- because those teams could be caring for us or our loved ones someday, in addition to every other patient who passes through their door. Safety comes with knowing what..."
    Check out this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate here: https://www.flexiquiz.com/SC/N/product-advocacy
    Stay tuned for new CE-approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondcleanmedia.com/articles-on-the-go
    #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™
    Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!

    • 4 min
    Confident Certification™ Ep. 47 Passion & Perspective: Unlocking Your Sterile Processing Career Potential

    Confident Certification™ Ep. 47 Passion & Perspective: Unlocking Your Sterile Processing Career Potential

    Is your next certification just another box to check, or a stepping stone to a fulfilling career in Sterile Processing? This week on Confident Certification™, host Sarah B. Cruz is joined by professional growth enthusiast, Lindsay Brown, to explore the powerful difference between a job mentality and a career mindset. From finding your 'why' to balancing your short-term goals with long-term aspirations, Sarah and Linds share their passion for professional development to help you cultivate a mindset that fuels both your certification prep and your career growth. If you're just starting your certification journey or are looking to reignite your passion in the industry, this episode is packed with strategies and real-world insights to help you approach your studies (and your career) with renewed purpose and energy. Tune in now and discover how shifting your perspective could be the key to unlocking 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

    • 31 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
105 Ratings

105 Ratings

biermonie ,

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.

snobbybear ,

Great information

There is amazing topics in hand podcast - listen all the time

owheng ,

Beyond Clean Rocks!

I am new in SPD world,since my mentor introduced beyond clean to me I learned so much in this podcast.

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