Scoping in Quality: Visual Inspection of Endoscopes
09/15/2024
Scoping in Quality: Visual Inspection of Endoscopes
From visual checks to advanced technological tools, endoscope inspection is one of the most critical steps in ensuring patient safety – so, how thorough are your facility's protocols? Are you inspecting every scope, for every procedure? In this week’s new episode from our "Unbroken: The Care and Han
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Aseptic Presentation of Rigid Containers | Expert Series On-The-Go
09/14/2024
Aseptic Presentation of Rigid Containers | 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, "Aseptic Presentation of Rigid Containers" 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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Let that Sink In: Dangers to Scopes in Decontamination
09/09/2024
Let that Sink In: Dangers to Scopes in Decontamination
Gowns on, gloves up -- it's time to #FightDirty in this week's new episode of our latest podcast series, "Unbroken: The Care and Handling of Endoscopes!” We’re diving into scope decontamination processes with our endoscope experts, Bobbie Gaskins, Nicholas Day, and Garett Kaple. They’re teaming up t
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What to Expect with Your New AI Application in Sterile Processing | Expert Series On-The-Go
09/07/2024
What to Expect with Your New AI Application in Sterile Processing | 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, "What to Expect with Your New AI Application in Sterile Processing," with our Artificial Intelligence Expert™, Yeshwanth Pulijala, PhD. To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and
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Safe Passage: Transporting Endoscopes with Care
09/02/2024
Safe Passage: Transporting Endoscopes with Care
From SPD to the OR and back again, our endoscopes embark on a critical journey for every patient, every time. So how does your facility ensure these delicate instruments arrive safely at their destination? In Episode 2 of our new podcast series, "Unbroken: The Care and Handling of Endoscopes," we're
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Open or Closed Storage That is the Question | Expert Series On-The-Go
08/31/2024
Open or Closed Storage That is the Question | 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, "Open or Closed Storage That is the Question," with our Healthcare Storage Expert™, Dustin Patterson. To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn, or subscribe to the Beyo
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Pretreatment: Delivered When Efficiency & Efficacy Matter Most
08/30/2024
Pretreatment: Delivered When Efficiency & Efficacy Matter Most
Looking to unlock the secret to operational efficiency and instrument longevity in your Operating Room & Sterile Processing department? What if there was a comprehensive solution to streamline your workflow and extend the life of your instruments? In this week’s Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™, we’re
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Scope Treatment Triumphs: Overcoming Obstacles at the Point-of-Use
08/26/2024
Scope Treatment Triumphs: Overcoming Obstacles at the Point-of-Use
Can point-of-use treatment really make or break your entire endoscope reprocessing workflow? Buckle up, scope enthusiasts! We're tackling this critical question and more as we kick off our exclusive new podcast series, "Unbroken: The Care and Handling of Endoscopes." Scope-savvy superstars, Garett K
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How Do You Check the Presence of UV Radiation? | Expert Series On-The-Go
08/24/2024
How Do You Check the Presence of UV Radiation? | 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, "How Do You Check the Presence of UV Radiation?" 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
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Confident Certification™ Ep. 52 Congratulations, You've Passed!
08/20/2024
Confident Certification™ Ep. 52 Congratulations, You've Passed!
Congratulations, you've passed your certification exam! Now what? In this final episode of Confident Certification™, host Sarah B. Cruz celebrates your success and explores the exciting world of opportunities that await you in your Sterile Processing career. From finding your niche to making waves
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Good Vibrations: The Buzz About Ultrasonic Transducers
08/19/2024
Good Vibrations: The Buzz About Ultrasonic Transducers
Hey #CleanFreaks! We’re wrapping up another action-packed season with an episode dedicated to the tiny but mighty components that put the buzz in our ultrasonic cleaners -- ultrasonic transducers! What are they? Why are they important? And how are they making a big difference in Sterile Processing?
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Considerations for Shelf Life | Expert Series On-The-Go
08/17/2024
Considerations for 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, "Considerations for Shelf Life" 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 mailing lis
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Confident Certification™ Ep. 51 Just Take the Test!
08/13/2024
Confident Certification™ Ep. 51 Just Take the Test!
The time has come to put down the books and conquer your certification fears! On this week's episode of Confident Certification™, host Sarah B. Cruz gives us her straightforward, candid pep talk -- "Just Take the Test!" After weeks of preparation and countless study tips and tricks shared, she expl
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Eat Clean, Fight Dirty: SPD & the Breakroom Fridge
08/12/2024
Eat Clean, Fight Dirty: SPD & the Breakroom Fridge
Is your SPD's breakroom fridge clean as a whistle or a ticking time bomb of workplace drama? On this episode of Beyond Clean Season 25, "The Little Things that Make a Big Difference," we're joined by Nicole Walley and Stacey Gielen to explore how this breakroom centerpiece can be a powerful indicato
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How Do You Start with the Adoption Of AI In Your SPD? | Expert Series On-The-Go
08/10/2024
How Do You Start with the Adoption Of AI In Your SPD? | 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, "How Do You Start with the Adoption Of AI In Your SPD?" with our Artificial Intelligence Expert™, Yeshwanth Pulijala, PhD. To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn, or
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Confident Certification™ Ep. 50 Brains Wired Differently: Conquering Certification Exams Your Way
08/06/2024
Confident Certification™ Ep. 50 Brains Wired Differently: Conquering Certification Exams Your Way
Ever felt like your brain works differently when it comes to studying and test-taking? This week on Confident Certification™, host Sarah B. Cruz teams up with neurodiversity expert Dr. Victoria Verlezza, PH.D., to explore neurodivergence and how individuals with diverse cognitive styles can thrive
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Tuning in for Towels: The Untold Story of Surgical Towels
08/05/2024
Tuning in for Towels: The Untold Story of Surgical Towels
The humble towel. If you're reading this in an SPD, you're probably less than 6 feet from a towel this very moment, and yet how often have you ever really stopped to think about what that little piece of fabric actually does? On this week's episode of Beyond Clean, "The Little Things that Make a Big
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What's Wrong with Cardboard? | Expert Series On-The-Go
08/03/2024
What's Wrong with Cardboard? | 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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Confident Certification™ Ep. 49 From Handshakes to Hired: Your Ultimate Guide to Interview Success
07/30/2024
Confident Certification™ Ep. 49 From Handshakes to Hired: Your Ultimate Guide to Interview Success
Your resume got you in the door - now what? This week on Confident Certification™, host Sarah B. Cruz guides you through the crucial next step: acing the job interview. Sarah draws from her own interviewing experiences to share her top tips for mastering virtual and in-person interview etiquette, c
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Stick'em Up, I'm Tracking this Load: Sticker Guns & Sterilization Labels
07/29/2024
Stick'em Up, I'm Tracking this Load: Sticker Guns & Sterilization Labels
Are your load stickers telling the full story of your sterilization workflows? Or are they missing key details that could mean the difference between a successful recall and a departmental crisis? On this episode of Beyond Clean Season 25, we welcome Jessie Lopez, Educator & Quality Assurance Manage
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Utility Water: Case Studies, Hot Water | Expert Series On-The-Go
07/27/2024
Utility Water: Case Studies, Hot 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, "Utility Water: Case Studies, Hot Water" 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 mail
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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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