Process Better: Navigating Instrument Damage: Care, Handling, & Quality
04/29/2025
Process Better: Navigating Instrument Damage: Care, Handling, & Quality
Instrument damage is more than just a headache—it’s costly, disruptive, and far more common than most realize. So, how can we prevent it before it even happens? In Episode 2 of our “Process Better” series, Tory Teakell, Clinical Solutions Manager at Medline, joins us to explore the most common cause
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Are You Sinking Your Own Decon Ship? The Icebergs of Sink Workflows
04/28/2025
Are You Sinking Your Own Decon Ship? The Icebergs of Sink Workflows
Three bays, two basins, or one compliance nightmare? When it comes to your decontam sinks, the wrong setup doesn't just slow you down – it can send your entire workflow underwater! On this episode of Beyond Clean's Planet Decontam, Jessie Lopez joins us to break down why the proper sink setup can ma
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SPD in the Texas Medical Center
04/26/2025
SPD in the Texas Medical Center
Everything’s bigger in Texas—and that’s especially true in the Texas Medical Center, where the pace never slows and the pressure is always on! In this episode of Everything is Cleaner in Texas, hosts Hank Balch and Dusty Glass sit down with Anna Castillo-Gutierrez for a behind-the-scenes look at wha
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Beyond Clean Canada: The Power of Industry Disruption
04/23/2025
Beyond Clean Canada: The Power of Industry Disruption
What started as a podcast quickly became a global platform for Sterile Processing education—and in our Season 1 finale, we’re sitting down with the man behind the mic, the #OriginalCleanFreak himself, Hank Balch. As the Co-Founder and President of Beyond Clean, Hank takes us behind the scenes of how
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Process Better: Better Point-of-Use Cleaning: Together We Win
04/22/2025
Process Better: Better Point-of-Use Cleaning: Together We Win
Point-of-use cleaning is one of the most critical—and most often missed—steps in the reprocessing cycle. So, how do we build workflows that keep this step front and center? In this premiere episode of our exclusive new podcast series “Process Better,” Tory Teakell, Clinical Solutions Manager at Medl
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Planet Decontam: The IFU Memory Maze: Is Decontamination IFU Compliance Achievable?
04/21/2025
Planet Decontam: The IFU Memory Maze: Is Decontamination IFU Compliance Achievable?
Picture it: You’re standing in decontam, 10 case carts deep, trying to track down the right IFU—and the OR rushes in with a STAT turnaround tray. In this moment, memory, speed, and accuracy collide—and compliance is put to the test! On this week’s episode of Beyond Clean’s Planet Decontam, Art Babiy
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StreetClothes: The Chicken Tenders
04/20/2025
StreetClothes: The Chicken Tenders
On this episode 3 of our brand new StreetClothes human-interest podcast series, we talk to two healthcare professionals who have a passion project that's far from fowl play! Not only have they created their own backyard flock of feathered friends, they've also cracked the code for beating those sky-
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Everything is Cleaner in Texas: Don't Mess with Texas: The Big Vision for Chapter Education
04/19/2025
Everything is Cleaner in Texas: Don't Mess with Texas: The Big Vision for Chapter Education
Y’all ready for this? We’re kicking off our brand-new podcast series, "Everything is Cleaner in Texas," sponsored by STERIS IMS, with a big, bold look at the future of chapter education in the Lone Star State! In this premiere episode, hosts Hank Balch and Dusty Glass team up to share the vision beh
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Beyond Clean Canada: Inside the Role of a Vendor Rep
04/16/2025
Beyond Clean Canada: Inside the Role of a Vendor Rep
It’s 6 a.m.—the trays are sterilized, the patient is prepped, and the vendor rep is on the way! In this episode of Beyond Clean Canada, we’re joined by Adam Redmond, Vendor Rep from CONMED Corporation, to explore the critical role vendor reps play in supporting surgical teams—and the MDR professiona
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Planet Decontam: Cut & Dry: The Black & White of Endoscope Drying
04/14/2025
Planet Decontam: Cut & Dry: The Black & White of Endoscope Drying
Think your endoscopes are actually dry? You might want to take a second look! On this Season 28 premiere episode of Beyond Clean's “Planet Decontam,” we're joined by Jill Berends, Clinical Trainer at Ambu, to explore why moisture remains one of the biggest threats to effective high-level disinfectio
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Beyond Clean Canada: Stronger Together: Building MDR & OR Relationships That Last
04/09/2025
Beyond Clean Canada: Stronger Together: Building MDR & OR Relationships That Last
The best patient outcomes start with the strongest teams -- but how do we build them? In this episode of Beyond Clean Canada, we’re joined by Becky White and Pam Hunter, two powerhouse MDR leaders, to talk about what it takes to build and maintain meaningful relationships between MDR and OR teams. F
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Safe & Sterile Endoscopes - Engaging the Future: Clinical Implications of Sterile Endoscopes
04/07/2025
Safe & Sterile Endoscopes - Engaging the Future: Clinical Implications of Sterile Endoscopes
Hey, #CleanFreaks -- are you ready to uncover what’s next in endoscope reprocessing? In this exciting series finale episode of "Safe & Sterile Endoscopes," Dr. Ivan Salgo, Chief Medical Officer & Vice President at ASP, joins us to pull back the curtain on the game-changing technologies reshaping our
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StreetClothes: The Guitarist
04/06/2025
StreetClothes: The Guitarist
On this episode 2 of the StreetClothes podcast, we talk to a well-known voice in the medical device space about bending strings and making his guitar "talk." If you're like many Americans, you've probably got a guitar in a closet somewhere. Some of you may even use your guitar as a much-needed tool
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StreetClothes: The Personal Chef
04/06/2025
StreetClothes: The Personal Chef
On this episode 1 of our brand new, human-interest "StreetClothes" podcast series, we talk to a clinician who moonlights as a personal chef in between his travel assignments. Don't listen to this interview on an empty stomach as the smell, taste, and passion for food is strong from beginning to end.
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Beyond Clean Canada: Beyond Borders: Building Sterile Processing Systems That Last
04/02/2025
Beyond Clean Canada: Beyond Borders: Building Sterile Processing Systems That Last
Sterile Processing professionals around the world show up every day with passion, resilience, and commitment to #FightingDirty! But what happens when they don’t have access to the tools and education they need? In this episode of Beyond Clean Canada, we’re joined by Christina Fast—global safe surger
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Safe & Sterile Endoscopes - The Next Chapter: The Regulatory & Guideline Shifts Surrounding Endoscopes
03/31/2025
Safe & Sterile Endoscopes - The Next Chapter: The Regulatory & Guideline Shifts Surrounding Endoscopes
As industry standards and guidelines evolve, are your department’s workflows keeping up? In this week’s new episode from our “Safe and Sterile Endoscopes” series, Stacy Johnson and Melanie Marshall, Clinical Education Consultants at ASP, join us to break down the latest regulatory requirements, incl
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Beyond Clean Canada: Reduce, Reuse, & Reprocess
03/26/2025
Beyond Clean Canada: Reduce, Reuse, & Reprocess
Sterile wrap is designed for one-time use—but what happens after it leaves the OR? In this episode of Beyond Clean Canada, we’re joined by Andy Straisfeld, sustainability advocate and President and CEO of MEA Health, to talk about the future of recycling in healthcare. From turning MDR and OR waste
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Safe & Sterile Endoscopes - Together We Win: Clinical Collaboration Driving Best Practices
03/24/2025
Safe & Sterile Endoscopes - Together We Win: Clinical Collaboration Driving Best Practices
What does it take to build a winning endoscope reprocessing program? Teamwork! In Episode 4 of our “Safe & Sterile Endoscopes” series, Julie Gorog, Clinical Education Consultant at ASP, reveals why bridging departmental gaps is essential for advancing patient safety. From crafting effective competen
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Beyond Clean Canada: Beyond the Cycle: Every Load Monitoring for Patient Safety
03/19/2025
Beyond Clean Canada: Beyond the Cycle: Every Load Monitoring for Patient Safety
Sterility assurance isn’t just another checkbox in our workflows—it’s a commitment to excellence! In this episode of Beyond Clean Canada, we’re breaking down the critical steps of equipment, exposure, pack, and load monitoring—where errors can happen and how to prevent them. With high turnover rates
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Safe & Sterile Endoscopes - The Struggle for Safety: Endoscope Reprocessing Challenges
03/17/2025
Safe & Sterile Endoscopes - The Struggle for Safety: Endoscope Reprocessing Challenges
What are the biggest roadblocks for safe and effective endoscope reprocessing? From biofilm buildup to the challenges of cleaning hard-to-reach channels, we’re pulling back the curtain on the hidden obstacles that make endoscopes some of the most complex devices to reprocess! In this week’s new epis
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Beyond Clean Canada: The True Cost of an Error
03/12/2025
Beyond Clean Canada: The True Cost of an Error
Sterile Processing isn’t just about cleaning instruments—it’s about making the right decisions at every step. In this episode of Beyond Clean Canada, we sit down with Brandon Rawn from Stryker Canada to discuss his passion for reducing errors in medical device reprocessing. Drawing from his backgrou
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Safe & Sterile Endoscopes - Inside the Idea: Endoscope Design, Functionality & Reprocessing
03/10/2025
Safe & Sterile Endoscopes - Inside the Idea: Endoscope Design, Functionality & Reprocessing
From the drawing board to the operating room, every detail in endoscope design matters! In Episode 2 of our new podcast series “Safe & Sterile Endoscopes,” ASP’s Khoi Pham and Tamara Beehler join us for an insider’s look at the science behind endoscope design, functionality, and innovation. From cut
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Make it Stick | Expert Series On-The-Go
03/08/2025
Make it Stick | 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, "Make it Stick," 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 visit
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Beyond Clean Canada: The Safety Standard: Where Policy Meets Practice
03/05/2025
Beyond Clean Canada: The Safety Standard: Where Policy Meets Practice
What does it take to create the gold standard in medical device reprocessing? Kicking off the first-ever episode of Beyond Clean Canada, we’re joined by Colleen Landers —a trailblazer in medical device reprocessing, an award-winning CSA leader, and an advocate for patient safety. With decades of exp
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