Sterile Processing Travelers: Your Mini-Guide to Contract Agency Staffing in Your SPD
04/25/2024
Sterile Processing Travelers: Your Mini-Guide to Contract Agency Staffing in Your SPD
On this CE-approved re-release of Articles On-The-Go, tune in for a game plan for excelling as an SPD Traveler AND a department who hires them: "When a new traveler arrives to begin a contract at your facility, don't forget these folks are not robots. They may be highly trained and highly experience
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On Pathogens & PPE Ep 4: PPE Basics: Donning & Doffing
04/24/2024
On Pathogens & PPE Ep 4: PPE Basics: Donning & Doffing
Hey #CleanFreaks, are you following the right steps when donning and doffing your PPE? In this episode of "On Pathogens & PPE," host Jill Holdsworth, and co-host Kevin Anderson are joined by special guests Jill Morgan and Jen Jaffee to explore the proper techniques for safely donning and doffing you
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Confident Certification™ Ep.35 Creating Your Study Oasis: Finding Calm in the Chaos
04/23/2024
Confident Certification™ Ep.35 Creating Your Study Oasis: Finding Calm in the Chaos
Are you struggling to find your study groove amidst the chaos of everyday life? Don’t miss this week’s episode of Confident Certification™, as host Sarah B. Cruz explores the concept of environmental testing awareness and how it can impact your exam prep. Whether you're dealing with noisy neighbors,
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The Papers that Make Us Awesome: Policies and Procedures in Sterile Processing
04/22/2024
The Papers that Make Us Awesome: Policies and Procedures in Sterile Processing
Sterile Processing Policies and Procedures: Who writes them? Who should be writing them? And most importantly, can everyone understand them once they are written? This week, in Episode 4 from Beyond Clean Season 24, Mila Miranda, Assistant Manager for Sterile Processing at UC Davis Medical Center jo
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Efficiency Boost: How AI Improves SPD Workflows | Expert Series On-The-Go
04/20/2024
Efficiency Boost: How AI Improves SPD Workflows | 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, "Efficiency Boost: How AI Improves SPD Workflows" with our Artificial Intelligence Expert™, Yeshwanth Pulijala, PhD. To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn, or subscr
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Become a Triple-Threat Sterile Processing Leader: What Your Teams Need and Your Bosses Want
04/18/2024
Become a Triple-Threat Sterile Processing Leader: What Your Teams Need and Your Bosses Want
On this CE-approved re-release of Articles On-The-Go, tune in to learn about what a "triple-threat" Sterile Processing leader looks like and how to develop these important skills for your future: "Some of the best front-line technicians I've ever known excelled because they knew how important relati
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On Pathogens & PPE Ep 3: PPE Basics: Introducing PPE
04/17/2024
On Pathogens & PPE Ep 3: PPE Basics: Introducing PPE
Hey, Sterile Processing Pros! It's time to suit up and dive into the world of personal protective equipment (PPE) in this week’s new episode of our "On Pathogens & PPE" series! Join host Jill Holdsworth, co-host Paul Gentile, and special guests Cheron Rojo and Mary Ann DeMaet as they break down the
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Confident Certification™ Ep. 34 From Fatigue to Focus: How to Stay Energized & Engaged During Exam Prep
04/16/2024
Confident Certification™ Ep. 34 From Fatigue to Focus: How to Stay Energized & Engaged During Exam Prep
Feeling burnt out from hitting the books? Are you struggling to stay focused and motivated during your study sessions? Then this week's new episode of Confident Certification™ is for you! Join host Sarah B. Cruz as she tackles the all-too-familiar phenomenon of study fatigue, exploring the three pha
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The Papers that Make Us Awesome: Onboarding & Orientation in Sterile Processing
04/15/2024
The Papers that Make Us Awesome: Onboarding & Orientation in Sterile Processing
First impressions are everything, especially when it comes to an SPD technician's first day on the job. But it's not just about the impression they make - it's also the impression the department makes on them! On this episode of Beyond Clean Season 24, we're joined by Meredith Garza, Market Developm
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Make Small Improvements for Big Results: Part 1 | Expert Series On-The-Go
04/13/2024
Make Small Improvements for Big Results: Part 1 | 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 Small Improvements for Big Results: Part 1" with our Flexible Endoscope Expert™, Michael Matthews. To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn, or subscribe to the B
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Automating the Rinsing Process: Exploring the QuickRinse® Instrument Rinse System
04/12/2024
Automating the Rinsing Process: Exploring the QuickRinse® Instrument Rinse System
In today’s fast-paced surgery center and hospital reprocessing settings, utilizing rinsing and flushing products that can free up your hands to perform other tasks, greatly improving the speed and efficiency of your instrument reprocessing, is a game changer! On this week’s Beyond Clean Vendor Spotl
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On-site Versus Off-site: The Battle for the Future of Sterile Processing Services
04/11/2024
On-site Versus Off-site: The Battle for the Future of Sterile Processing Services
In this CE-approved Beyond Clean Articles On-The-Go episode, Hank Balch weighs in on the ongoing debate between on-site vs. off-site reprocessing models, while sharing his perspective on the future of off-site reprocessing – “I believe the future of Sterile Processing in the US is going to transitio
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On Pathogens & PPE Ep 2: Understanding Different Types of Pathogens
04/10/2024
On Pathogens & PPE Ep 2: Understanding Different Types of Pathogens
Calling all #CleanFreaks! Get ready to don up and join the fight against the microscopic menaces lurking in our healthcare facilities! In this action-packed episode of “On Pathogens & PPE,” host Jill Holdsworth, co-host Michael Matthews, and special guests Jeri Culbertson and Patrick Gordon, team up
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Confident Certification™ Ep. 33 Mindset Matters: Overcoming Test Anxiety and Achieving Your Goals
04/09/2024
Confident Certification™ Ep. 33 Mindset Matters: Overcoming Test Anxiety and Achieving Your Goals
Do you struggle with test anxiety and are feeling uneasy about your upcoming exam? Know that you are not alone! This week on Confident Certification™, host Sarah B. Cruz shares her personal experiences with overcoming exam nerves and offers her proven techniques for managing anxiety, navigating test
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The Papers that Make Us Awesome: Job Descriptions in Sterile Processing
04/08/2024
The Papers that Make Us Awesome: Job Descriptions in Sterile Processing
“Sterile Processing, what’s that?” If this question sounds all too familiar, you’re not alone! As Sterile Processing professionals, we’ve all been asked this a time or two. So, how do you describe our career? How should we describe it? On this episode of Beyond Clean Season 24, "The Papers that Mak
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The Pros and Cons of UV Based Technology | Expert Series On-The-Go
04/06/2024
The Pros and Cons of UV Based Technology | 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 Pros and Cons of UV Based Technology" with our UV Disinfection Expert™, Daan Hoek. To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean maili
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Making the (Business) Case: A Value Analysis Toolkit for Sterile Processing
04/05/2024
Making the (Business) Case: A Value Analysis Toolkit for Sterile Processing
Do you have the tools you need, to make the business case you want to improve your Sterile Processing department? Do you know what improvements others are already seeing across the country? On this week's Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™, we speak with Mark Copeland from 3T Medical, as he shares his v
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O’ Standards, Where Art Thou? Vendors, Users, and Hard Questions about the State of Sterile Processing
04/04/2024
O’ Standards, Where Art Thou? Vendors, Users, and Hard Questions about the State of Sterile Processing
In this CE-approved Beyond Clean Articles On-The-Go episode, Hank Balch highlights the influence vendors and manufacturers have on Sterile Processing industry standards and the lasting impact it can have on the future of our industry – "The fact that manufacturers have a controlling interest in the
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On Pathogens & PPE Ep 1: Basics of Infection Prevention
04/03/2024
On Pathogens & PPE Ep 1: Basics of Infection Prevention
Masks on, gloves up -- it’s time to #FightDirty with Beyond Clean and Transmission Control's newest podcast series launch, On Pathogens & PPE! Join host Jill Holdsworth, co-host Frankie Catalfumo, and special guests Ben Galvan and Deanna Hillstrom, as they set the stage for an exciting 12-part serie
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Confident Certification™ Ep. 32 The Language of Sterile Processing: Conquering Your Certification Goals en Español
04/02/2024
Confident Certification™ Ep. 32 The Language of Sterile Processing: Conquering Your Certification Goals en Español
Hola profesionales del SPD! This week on Confident Certification™, host Sarah B. Cruz welcomes Angie Holland and Nestor Hernandez to explore the unique advantages and challenges of mastering the Sterile Processing profession in different languages. From translating tricky technical terms to leveragi
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The Papers that Make Us Awesome: Mission, Vision, & Values in Sterile Processing
04/01/2024
The Papers that Make Us Awesome: Mission, Vision, & Values in Sterile Processing
What if a single page could spark a cultural revolution in your SPD? Any ideas what it might say? On this Season 24 premiere episode of Beyond Clean, "The Papers that Make Us Awesome," Hank Balch sits down with culture-building expert Jeff Schiefelbein, Managing Director at Undivided Life, to cast a
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AAMI TIR34: Critical Water Management | Expert Series On-The-Go
03/30/2024
AAMI TIR34: Critical Water Management | 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, "AAMI TIR34: Critical Water Management" 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 maili
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Master Inventory Lists: The Key to Mastering Sterile Processing Compliance
03/28/2024
Master Inventory Lists: The Key to Mastering Sterile Processing Compliance
In this CE-approved Beyond Clean Articles On-The-Go episode, Hank Balch identifies the importance of creating master inventory lists to ensure compliance and proper processing in SPD- "Simply put, our Sterile Processing teams cannot even begin to process or maintain our equipment or instruments prop
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Confident Certification™ Ep. 31 Conquering Exam Day Part 2: Insider Strategies for Unshakable Confidence
03/26/2024
Confident Certification™ Ep. 31 Conquering Exam Day Part 2: Insider Strategies for Unshakable Confidence
Get ready to buckle up, certification rockstars, because this week on Confident Certification™, host Sarah B. Cruz is your VIP pass to an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the actual test day experience! As your personal certification prep guide, Sarah will navigate you through the computer-based
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