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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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    • 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.

    It's a Wonderful Shelf-Life | Expert Series On-The-Go

    It's a Wonderful Shelf-Life | 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, "It's a Wonderful Shelf-Life" with our Healthcare Storage Expert™, Dustin Patterson.
    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
    Our Productivity Metrics Are Broken: An Argument for Usable Units of Service

    Our Productivity Metrics Are Broken: An Argument for Usable Units of Service

    In this CE-approved Beyond Clean Articles On-The-Go episode, Hank Balch discusses the shortcomings of traditional Sterile Processing productivity metrics and proposes a new approach called usable units of service (UUOS) -- "A shift to a model of usable units of service (UUOS) for the Sterile Processing industry would bring quality standards back into the productivity conversation where they truly belong. The concept of UUOS is simple. Instead of measuring productivity as worked hours vs. UOS (traditional UOS), the formula would change to account for…”
    Check out this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate here: https://www.flexiquiz.com/SC/N/broken-productivity-metrics
    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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    • 6 min
    On Pathogens & PPE Ep 5: Environmental Cleaning

    On Pathogens & PPE Ep 5: Environmental Cleaning

    Get ready to roll up your sleeves and join the fight against pathogens in this week’s new episode of "On Pathogens & PPE!” Host Jill Holdsworth, co-host Kenneth Campbell, and special guests Paul Gentile and Doe Kley are teaming up to guide you through the ins and outs of environmental cleaning. From breaking down the critical differences between cleaning and disinfecting to sharing insider tips for selecting the right disinfectants for your department, these experts will equip you with the tools you need to #FightDirty like a pro. Tune in and join our mission to conquer the world of pathogens, one clean surface at a time!
    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
    Enter for your chance to WIN! You could be one of three lucky winners to receive a 2024 APIC scholarship ($1,000 value) just by tuning in and supporting the launch of this podcast series. Enter here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5YQDRRS
    *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.

    • 31 min
    Confident Certification™ Ep.36 Dollars and Sense: Budgeting for Your Certification Success

    Confident Certification™ Ep.36 Dollars and Sense: Budgeting for Your Certification Success

    Money on your mind as you prep for your upcoming certification exam? You’re not alone! If you're stressing over how to afford your study materials, exam fees, and life expenses that come with pursuing your certification dreams, then this week's episode of Confident Certification™ is for you! Join Sarah B. Cruz as she dives into the financial side of certification prep, sharing her strategies for making your journey more affordable. From creating a realistic budget to balancing work, life, and study obligations, Sarah will help you develop a practical financial plan to achieve your goals - without breaking the bank!
    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

    • 16 min
    The Papers that Make Us Awesome: Department Competencies in Sterile Processing

    The Papers that Make Us Awesome: Department Competencies in Sterile Processing

    Do you really know what you think you know? Are your department's competencies a true measure of your skills, or are they just another annual checkmark in your file? On this episode of Beyond Clean Season 24, "The Papers that Make Us Awesome," we're challenging the status quo of department competencies with Jhmeid Billingslea, competency guru, and Managing Director for Surgical Services at Advantage Support Services, Inc. Together, we'll uncover how you can transform your SPD competencies from a checkbox exercise into a powerful tool for building an unstoppable team of #CleanFreaks. Jhmeid is sharing his expert tips for crafting competencies that don't just assess skills, but ignite passion, boost confidence, and equip every technician to tackle the toughest challenges head-on. If you're ready to ditch the old approach to competencies and unleash the true potential of your department, then this is one episode you don’t want to miss. Grab your notepad, sharpen your pencil, and let's rewrite the rules of SPD success, one game-changing competency at a time!
    Season 24 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. 

    • 34 min
    The To-Do About Clean Steam | Expert Series On-The-Go

    The To-Do About Clean Steam | 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, "The To-Do About Clean Steam" with our Water Quality Expert™, Jeffrey Paquet.
    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

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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