Let's Stop Kidding Ourselves - What's the Problem with Tracking Sterile Processing Productivity?
07/25/2024
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 ho
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Confident Certification™ Ep. 48 The Art of the Resume: Crafting Your Perfect First Impression
07/23/2024
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 cov
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An Autoclave's MVP: Honoring the Sterilizer Door Gasket
07/22/2024
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
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Precleaning: When Every Second Matters | Expert Series On-The-Go
07/20/2024
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 Cle
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The Case for "Product Advocacy" in the Sterile Processing Universe: Why We Need Each Other
07/18/2024
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
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Confident Certification™ Ep. 47 Passion & Perspective: Unlocking Your Sterile Processing Career Potential
07/16/2024
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 an
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A Little Spray Goes a Long Way: Surgical Instrument Lubrication
07/15/2024
A Little Spray Goes a Long Way: Surgical Instrument Lubrication
Hey #CleanFreaks, put your knowledge to the test! -- A few sprays of instrument lubricant can _________ the life of your surgical instruments. On this week’s episode of Beyond Clean Season 25, we’re sitting down with Yerson Pedraza, Sterile Processing Advisor with NOVA Sterile Innovation Group, to t
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Time Is Valuable | Expert Series On-The-Go
07/13/2024
Time Is Valuable | 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, "Time is Valuable" with our Multi-Tray Sterilization Expert™, Kelly Truppo. To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean mailing list by v
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Sterile Processing, Infection Control, and Zero Patient Harm: Collaboration Starts with Us
07/11/2024
Sterile Processing, Infection Control, and Zero Patient Harm: Collaboration Starts with Us
On this CE-approved re-release of Beyond Clean Articles On-The-Go, we cover the critical importance of collaborating with Infection Control professionals to keep your patients safe and get your SPD departments what they need: "While few folks would argue with the importance of high-level infection c
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Confident Certification™ Ep. 46 Practice Makes Perfect: Boosting Your Exam Confidence with Practice Tests
07/09/2024
Confident Certification™ Ep. 46 Practice Makes Perfect: Boosting Your Exam Confidence with Practice Tests
Are you ready to put your Sterile Processing knowledge to the test? Tune in to this week's episode of Confident Certification™, as host Sarah B. Cruz explores the power of practice tests and how they can transform your exam prep experience. From boosting your confidence to identifying knowledge gap
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Wheelie Important: Case Cart Casters in SPD
07/08/2024
Wheelie Important: Case Cart Casters in SPD
Are your case carts rolling smoothly, or are stubborn cart wheels grinding your workflows to a screeching halt? On this episode of Beyond Clean Season 25, Brayden Bennett, Regional Sales Manager at LogiQuip® & Beyond Clean Healthcare Storage ExpertTM, joins us to roll out insights into the unexpecte
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Compatibility Testing: The Effects of UV Based Light on ENT Scopes | Expert Series On-The-Go
07/06/2024
Compatibility Testing: The Effects of UV Based Light on ENT Scopes | 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, "Compatibility Testing: The Effects of UV Based Light on ENT Scopes" with our UV Disinfection Expert™, Daan Hoek. To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn, or subscribe
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Three Wonderful Ways Not to Waste Your Friday: A Sterile Processing Week'enders Handbook
07/04/2024
Three Wonderful Ways Not to Waste Your Friday: A Sterile Processing Week'enders Handbook
It's Thursday...but Friday is coming! Will your department be ready? On this CE-approved re-release of Articles On-The-Go, get some tips on ensuring your department is set to weather the weekend storm: "No matter how you spend your Fridays in SPD, do yourself and your team a favor and give them the
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Confident Certification™ Ep. 45 Glass Half Full or Empty? Crafting a Winning Mindset for Your Certification Journey
07/02/2024
Confident Certification™ Ep. 45 Glass Half Full or Empty? Crafting a Winning Mindset for Your Certification Journey
Is your mindset holding you back or fueling your success? On this week’s episode of Confident Certification™, Sarah B. Cruz challenges common stereotypes about mindsets and explores how different thought patterns can work together to boost your certification success. Sarah breaks down popular minds
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Armed to Fight Dirty: What You Need to Know about the Glorious Washer Arm
07/01/2024
Armed to Fight Dirty: What You Need to Know about the Glorious Washer Arm
True or False: Washer arms can make or break your entire decontamination process? In this Season 25 premiere episode of Beyond Clean, “The Little Things that Make a Big Difference,” we’re joined by Randalyn Harreld, Clinical Education Manager at SteelcoBelimed, to uncover the critical (and often ov
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Coming Clean | Expert Series On-The-Go
06/29/2024
Coming Clean | 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, "Coming Clean" 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 visitin
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The Evolution of Single-Use Endoscopy
06/28/2024
The Evolution of Single-Use Endoscopy
The recent global pandemic placed an even greater spotlight on issues with reprocessing complex medical devices than ever before. On this week's Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™ series, you'll hear from Christian Escobar, Vice President of Marketing with Ambu® USA, as he discusses how the rapid evolut
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On Pathogens & PPE Ep13: IP & SPD Career Progression
06/26/2024
On Pathogens & PPE Ep13: IP & SPD Career Progression
Attention all career climbers and certification seekers! Are you ready to explore the exciting opportunities for growth in Infection Prevention and Sterile Processing? In this bonus episode of "On Pathogens & PPE," host Jill Holdsworth and co-host Tiffany Reece are joined by special guests Jessica D
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Confident Certification™ Ep. 44 Streaming for Success: Boosting Your Confidence Through Visual Learning
06/25/2024
Confident Certification™ Ep. 44 Streaming for Success: Boosting Your Confidence Through Visual Learning
Are you a visual learner struggling to make sense of complex Sterile Processing concepts from textbooks alone? This week on Confident Certification™, host Sarah B. Cruz dives into the world of training videos and explores how they can transform your exam prep experience. Sarah tackles the challenge
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Key Characteristic of Effective Packaging | Expert Series On-The-Go
06/22/2024
Key Characteristic of Effective Packaging | 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, "Key Characteristic of Effective Packaging" with our Sterile Containers Expert™, Mike Strand. To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean
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On Pathogens & PPE Ep12: The Future of  Infection Prevention
06/19/2024
On Pathogens & PPE Ep12: The Future of Infection Prevention
What does the future hold for infection prevention, and what role will Sterile Processing play in this evolving industry? On this episode of "On Pathogens and PPE," host Jill Holdsworth and co-host Rebecca Alvino, along with special guests Deanna Hillstrom and Brandon Gantt, unite to explore the exc
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Confident Certification™ Ep. 43 Quieting Your Inner Critic: Positive Self-Talk for Exam Success
06/18/2024
Confident Certification™ Ep. 43 Quieting Your Inner Critic: Positive Self-Talk for Exam Success
If test anxiety has you feeling stuck, frustrated, or just plain overwhelmed, this episode of Confident Certification™ is here to help! Join host Sarah B. Cruz and special guest Cynthia Coufal, an experienced anxiety and life coach, as they dive into the world of test anxiety and explore actionable
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Don't Forget About Utility Water | Expert Series On-The-Go
06/15/2024
Don't Forget About Utility Water | 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, "
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A Need to Know Basis: What We Wish Our Vendors Knew About Us - An SPD Expose
06/13/2024
A Need to Know Basis: What We Wish Our Vendors Knew About Us - An SPD Expose
On this CE-approved re-release of Articles On-The-Go, tune in for an honest conversations regarding Sterile Processing leaders and the vendors who support us: "Every product or service we purchase has to be justified in some way. Whether it's just a justification to ourselves for why we preferred wi
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