Beyond Clean Podcast

CLNS Media Boston Sports
  • 4.8 (115)
  • LIFE SCIENCES
  • UPDATED SEMIWEEKLY

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.

  1. Not In Our House: A Team Approach to Decon Protection

    11H AGO

    Not In Our House: A Team Approach to Decon Protection

    Season 32 launches on April 6th.  In the meantime, enjoy this rewind episode from season 20 of Beyond Clean! Of all of the songs on your Decontam playlist, "As Cold as Ice" isn't likely to be one of them. Under layers of gowns, masks, face shields and other PPE, the temperature in your decontamination areas can skyrocket, presenting a real risk to engagement and even employee safety.   Season 20 of the Beyond Clean Podcast is all about personal protective equipment (PPE) and in this debut episode we discuss how one team used collaboration and innovation to help address one of the most common barriers in Decontam.   Join Vanessa Cavanaugh, SPD Educator, LaShonda Rhodes, Advanced Medical Supply Technician, and Shannon Stankinas, Advanced Medical Supply Technician, as we discuss a proactive approach that brought together leaders from Central Sterile, the Operating Room, and frontline technicians. They'll share with us how they innovated an existing piece of PPE and walk us through the process of trialing a new solution.  If you want to reduce the risk of employees in decontam becoming soiled by splashes or burned out from burning up, this is the episode for you.   After finishing this interview, earn your 1 CE credit by passing the short quiz linked here: https://www.flexiquiz.com/SC/N/episode20-01 Visit our CE Credit Hub at https://www.beyondcleanmedia.com/ce-credit-hub to access 350+ FREE CE credits and #KeepFightingDirty!

    29 min
  2. Beyond Clean Canada: More Than Instruments: Supporting Canada's MDR Community

    5D AGO

    Beyond Clean Canada: More Than Instruments: Supporting Canada's MDR Community

    Behind every sterilized instrument is a dedicated MDR professional. So, how do we support these professionals who make surgery possible every single day? On this season finale of Beyond Clean Canada, hosts Barry and Stacey sit down with the Canadian Association of Medical Device Reprocessing (CAMDR) President, Danny LeBlanc, and Secretary, Stephanie Mailman-Crouse, to explore how CAMDR is building community and elevating the profession from coast to coast. Danny shares his journey through the MDR career ladder and why mentorship matters, while Stephanie breaks down how communication and engagement build pride within reprocessing teams. You'll also hear Stephanie's personal story connecting her professional passion to her own patient experience. Plus, get the inside scoop on the 2026 CAMDR Conference coming to St. John's! As we close out this season, this episode brings together everything that makes Canada's MDR profession special. Tune in now! A special shout-out to Solventum for sponsoring Season 3 of the Beyond Clean Canada Podcast! Make sure to follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook so you're always in the loop for every episode! #BeyondCleanCanada #MDR #SterileProcessing #Sterilization #Season3 #Education #CAMDR #Community #MDRProfessionals

    24 min
  3. On Pathogens & PPE: Hand Hygiene in SPD

    6D AGO

    On Pathogens & PPE: Hand Hygiene in SPD

    Hey #CleanFreaks, pop quiz: When's the last time you washed your hands on the clean side, and should you have? On this episode of "On Pathogens & PPE," host Jill Holdsworth, co-host Rebecca Alvino, and special guests Ebow Holdbrook-Smith and Ivan Gowe dive into the gray areas of when, where, and how SPD staff should be performing hand hygiene. From identifying the critical transition points where hands need to be cleaned to understanding why your decontam sink is off-limits for handwashing, these IP experts tackle what's missing in current guidance and how to build better hand hygiene practices into your workflow. So grab your hand sanitizer and tune in—because keeping your hands clean keeps everyone safe! Over the next 12 weeks, Jill and special guests from across the industry will team up to share actionable strategies for fighting pathogens while building stronger partnerships between Sterile Processing and Infection Prevention teams. Whether you're in SPD, IP, or both—this series is designed to empower you and your team with the knowledge and tools that make a real difference! New episodes of On Pathogens & PPE will release each Tuesday on all Beyond Clean & Transmission Control channels. A special thanks to our Year 2 sponsor, Healthmark, A Getinge Company, for making this series possible. #BeyondClean #TransmissionControl #Healthmark #Getinge #OnPathogensAndPPE #SterileProcessing #InfectionPrevention #Podcast #HandHygiene *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.

    40 min
  4. Under Pressure - Out of Steam: Responding to Sterilization Shutdowns

    FEB 23

    Under Pressure - Out of Steam: Responding to Sterilization Shutdowns

    Picture this: your steam goes down on a busy Tuesday morning. Cases are booked, patients are waiting, and your sterilizers won't run. What's your team's first move? On this episode of Beyond Clean, we sit down with Jennifer Greisen from Aesculap to tackle one of SPD's most uncomfortable questions: what do you do when your department can't sterilize instruments, and the clock is ticking? With decades of experience in offsite reprocessing and disaster recovery, Jennifer walks us through how true disaster preparedness begins long before the crisis hits. From real-world scenarios like water loss and boiler failures to what strong SPD leadership looks like in those first critical hours, this conversation explores response and recovery when everything is on the line. In this final episode of the season, we bring together everything we've learned about steam sterilization and challenge you to ask: how prepared is your department really? After finishing this podcast episode, earn your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked here: https://www.flexiquiz.com/SC/N/episode31-08 Visit our CE Credit Hub at https://www.beyondcleanmedia.com/ce-credit-hub to access this quiz and over 350 other free CE credits. 🎉What a season! Thanks to our #CleanFreaks for coming along for the ride and to our awesome guests for making it possible. Season 32 is just around the corner--stay tuned! #BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #Podcast #Season31 #UnderPressure #SteamSterilization #SteamFailure #ResponsePlanning

    38 min
  5. Let's Be Clear(ed): A NEW 2nd FDA Clearance and a NEW President/CEO

    FEB 20

    Let's Be Clear(ed): A NEW 2nd FDA Clearance and a NEW President/CEO

    Big news from ONE TRAY®! On this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™ episode, we're joined by Tim Tzimas, newly appointed President & CEO of ONE TRAY®/IST, along with Barbara Ann Harmer, Vice President of Clinical Services, to share two major ONE TRAY® announcements. Listen in to learn more about Tim's story and what inspired him to take the helm of ONE TRAY/IST. Also learn about ONE TRAY®'s secondary FDA clearance: 365-day event-related shelf life/storage period with a 15-minute minimum dry time. What does that mean for your SPD? Tune in to find out! To learn more and to virtually meet Tim, visit onetray.com/newceo, and for more information on ONE TRAY®'s second FDA clearance, visit onetray.com/ifucomparison. Don't forget to stay connected on LinkedIn and Facebook for updates! ------ Condoc 754 Rev 00. Follow one of the following IFUs for use: K052567* and K250029**. *Reference 510k summary- https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm?ID=K052567 **Reference 510k summary- https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm?ID=K250029

    26 min
  6. Beyond Clean Canada: Coast to Coast: Leading MDR Education Across Nova Scotia

    FEB 18

    Beyond Clean Canada: Coast to Coast: Leading MDR Education Across Nova Scotia

    Building an MDR career is one thing. But leading education for an entire province? That's a whole different challenge. On this episode of Beyond Clean Canada, Stacey and Barry sit down with Tiffany Church, Clinical Educator for Medical Device Reprocessing across Nova Scotia Health, to hear how she took on that exact challenge head-on. Tiffany shares her journey from technician to provincial educator and walks us through what it actually takes to support 300 technicians across 17 sites—from building standardized education and mentorship programs to creating accountability systems that work across an entire province. Whether you're working in MDR education, curious about mandatory certification coming to Canada, or just want to understand what it takes to support technicians across multiple sites, this conversation delivers the insights you need! A special shout-out to Solventum for sponsoring Season 3 of the Beyond Clean Canada Podcast! Make sure to follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook so you're always in the loop for every episode! #BeyondCleanCanada #MDR #SterileProcessing #Sterilization #Season3 #Education #Certification #MDREducation

    26 min
  7. On Pathogens & PPE: Transporting Contaminated Instruments

    FEB 17

    On Pathogens & PPE: Transporting Contaminated Instruments

    From the OR to SPD, those contaminated instruments are on the move, and so are pathogens! In this Season 2 premiere of "On Pathogens & PPE," host Jill Holdsworth and co-host Nicholas Day are joined by Rebecca Lauber, Kendall Ashe, Adam Okada, and Crystal Heishman to break down what really happens when soiled instruments leave the OR and make their journey to decontam. From point-of-use pre-treatment and biofilm build-up to OSHA requirements and AAMI standards, this crew digs into what it really means to move biohazards safely through your facility. Because soil transport isn't just about getting instruments from A to B -- it's about protecting everyone they pass along the way! Over the next 12 weeks, Jill and special guests from across the industry will team up to share actionable strategies for fighting pathogens while building stronger partnerships between Sterile Processing and Infection Prevention teams. Whether you're in SPD, IP, or both—this series is designed to empower you and your team with the knowledge and tools that make a real difference! New episodes of On Pathogens & PPE will release each Tuesday on all Beyond Clean & Transmission Control channels. A special thanks to our Year 2 sponsor, Healthmark, A Getinge Company, for making this series possible. #BeyondClean #TransmissionControl #Healthmark #Getinge #OnPathogensAndPPE #SterileProcessing #InfectionPrevention #Podcast *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.

    39 min
  8. Under Pressure - Teamwork Makes the Steam Work: The Crucial Partnership of SPD and Facility Engineering

    FEB 16

    Under Pressure - Teamwork Makes the Steam Work: The Crucial Partnership of SPD and Facility Engineering

    You depend on steam every single day to keep your SPD moving. So, when steam issues shut down your sterilizers, who you gonna call? On this episode of Beyond Clean, we sit down with Jim Carlock, Regional Director of Sterile Processing for Mercy, to talk about why your relationship with facilities management might be the most important partnership for your SPD. Jim walks us through how steam is generated, treated, and delivered to your department, what can go wrong along the way, and why building a relationship with your boiler operator before problems happen can save your department when steam issues strike. Whether you're troubleshooting steam issues or just want to understand the system powering your sterilizers, Jim breaks down everything you need to know about who and what keeps steam flowing in your SPD. Trust us, this is one episode you don't want to miss #CleanFreaks! After finishing this podcast episode, earn your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked here: https://www.flexiquiz.com/SC/N/episode31-07 Visit our CE Credit Hub at https://www.beyondcleanmedia.com/ce-credit-hub to access this quiz and over 350 other free CE credits. #BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #Podcast #Season31 #UnderPressure #SteamSterilization #FacilitiesManagement #Steam #Boilers

    34 min
See All (951)

4.8
out of 5
115 Ratings

About

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.

Information

More From CLNS Media Boston Sports

You Might Also Like