Season 13 Rewind - A Perfect Pass: Clarifying the Confusing World of PCD Documentation in Sterile Processing
06/05/2023
Season 13 Rewind - A Perfect Pass: Clarifying the Confusing World of PCD Documentation in Sterile Processing
Between Season 20 and 21, we will be releasing classic rewind episodes from Season 13 of Beyond Clean.  The new season will launch on July 3rd, 2023! One of the most common "gotcha moments" for accreditation surveyors happens when they open up your department documentation around process challeng
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Insta-Sterility?: The Big Vision of Complete Quality Control
06/02/2023
Insta-Sterility?: The Big Vision of Complete Quality Control
The entire Sterile Processing industry is currently in a state of innovation hyper-drive. And no corner of the space is changing as rapidly as quality monitoring -- from decontamination through sterilization and every step in between. Are you keeping up? Do you want to be at the front end of the cha
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Candida auris Awareness Part 3 - Corrective Action | Transmission Control Newsflash
05/31/2023
Candida auris Awareness Part 3 - Corrective Action | Transmission Control Newsflash
Welcome to the new Transmission Control Newsflash on Beyond Clean! This miniseries will provide brief updates form the world of infection prevention to our Beyond Clean audience from the hosts of the Transmission Control podcast, Justin Poulin and Dr. Lawrence Muscarella. In the episode Justin and L
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Season 13 Rewind - Ready, Set, Lead: Managing Leadership Transitions on your Sterile Processing Team
05/29/2023
Season 13 Rewind - Ready, Set, Lead: Managing Leadership Transitions on your Sterile Processing Team
Between Season 20 and 21, we will be releasing classic rewind episodes from Season 13 of Beyond Clean.  The new season will launch on July 3rd, 2023!  Managers come, managers go. Does your Sterile Processing team maintain your momentum through these leadership transitions, or are you left reelin
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Demystifying H2O2 | Expert Series On-The-Go
05/28/2023
Demystifying H2O2 | 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, "Demystifying H2O2". To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and Linkedin, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean mailing list by visiting: https://educate.beyondclean.net/cleanfreaks or
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Better Delivery Methods for Instrumentation from OEMs to Facilities
05/26/2023
Better Delivery Methods for Instrumentation from OEMs to Facilities
Are you looking for ONE reason to revolutionize your Ambulatory Surgical Center? How about an entire interview full of reasons? Joining us on this week's Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™ series is Scott Cohen, the visionary Founder and CEO of ONE TRAY®/IST, to talk about The Total Solution and announc
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“I Got It!”: Why Initiative Makes the Sterile Processing World Go Round
05/25/2023
“I Got It!”: Why Initiative Makes the Sterile Processing World Go Round
In this CE-approved release of Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch describes how initiative makes all the difference in Sterile Processing -- "Something as mundane as an alarming buzzer on a cart washer, has a way of separating the can-do and will-do personalities from the can’t-, won’t-, or won’t-do-it-
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IPPE: Why Infection Prevention is Your Team's PPE Powerhouse
05/21/2023
IPPE: Why Infection Prevention is Your Team's PPE Powerhouse
Which group adapts faster; a harmful pathogen or the infection preventionists that keep patients and sterile processing professionals safe? As the public health emergency of the pandemic officially comes to a close, Infection Preventionists have played a monumental role in recent years across every
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Robotic Instrument Storage | Expert Series On-The-Go
05/20/2023
Robotic Instrument Storage | 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, "Robotic Instrument Storage". To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and Linkedin, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean mailing list by visiting: https://educate.beyondclean.net/clean
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It’s Time to Call It: Unleashing the Power of the Conference Call for Sterile Processing Improvement
05/18/2023
It’s Time to Call It: Unleashing the Power of the Conference Call for Sterile Processing Improvement
In this CE-approved release of Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch considers a powerful leadership tool and what prevents leaders from using it:  -- "It is understandably hard for some of us to admit when we do not know how to fix something ourselves, especially if we are department managers or directors
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Candida auris Awareness Part 2 - Potential Underlying Causes | Transmission Control Newsflash
05/17/2023
Candida auris Awareness Part 2 - Potential Underlying Causes | Transmission Control Newsflash
Welcome to the new Transmission Control Newsflash on Beyond Clean! This miniseries will provide brief updates form the world of infection prevention to our Beyond Clean audience from the hosts of the Transmission Control podcast, Justin Poulin and Dr. Lawrence Muscarella! In this episode Larry and J
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The Price is (Not Always) Right: PPE Purchasing for SPD
05/15/2023
The Price is (Not Always) Right: PPE Purchasing for SPD
Let’s get down to business! What would it look like if the person responsible for purchasing your PPE knew firsthand how vital these supplies are to protecting Sterile Processing staff?  Season 20 of the Beyond Clean podcast, "Armed & (Compliantly) Dangerous," is all about personal protective equipm
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Why Not Work When You Want? How to Totally Change the Way We Schedule Sterile Processing Technicians
05/10/2023
Why Not Work When You Want? How to Totally Change the Way We Schedule Sterile Processing Technicians
In this CE-approved episode of Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch considers a flexible scheduling model for SPD:  -- "What if I were to tell you there is a better way—and that there are existing technologies in use in other industries that could completely change the way we envision a sterile processing
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A Step Above the Rest: Confronting Shoe Contamination
05/07/2023
A Step Above the Rest: Confronting Shoe Contamination
As the expression goes; “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” But how do we make sure those steps are taken with shoes that are comfortable, clean, and above all, compliant? Should your sterile processing shoes be department dedicated, covered around the clock, or even sterili
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Where Do They Go From Here? | Expert Series On-The-Go
05/06/2023
Where Do They Go From Here? | 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, "Where Do They Go From Here?". To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and Linkedin, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean mailing list by visiting: https://educate.beyondclean.net/clea
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The Future of Sterilization, Here Today
05/04/2023
The Future of Sterilization, Here Today
With another new FDA clearance, the SteriCUBE® multi-tray sterilization container is continuing to blaze a trail of efficiency and safety in Sterile Processing departments and Operating Rooms across the United States. Joining us for this week's Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™ is Michele Mauzerall, CE
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Spotlight on Special Treatment in Sterile Processing: What It Is and What It’s Not
05/04/2023
Spotlight on Special Treatment in Sterile Processing: What It Is and What It’s Not
In this episode of Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch examines the difference between "special treatment" and "different treatment"  -- "There is a common assumption in the industry that every member of the sterile processing team must be dealt with in the exact same way or else it’s not fair. While equ
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Candida auris Awareness Part 1 - Overview | Transmission Control Newsflash
05/03/2023
Candida auris Awareness Part 1 - Overview | Transmission Control Newsflash
Welcome to the new Transmission Control Newsflash on Beyond Clean! This miniseries will provide brief updates form the world of infection prevention to our Beyond Clean audience from the hosts of the Transmission Control podcast, Justin Poulin and Dr. Lawrence Muscarella. In this episode they start
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All Hands on Decon: Our Glorious Gloves
04/30/2023
All Hands on Decon: Our Glorious Gloves
The gauntlet has officially been thrown down! In the hands-on field of sterile processing, it’s gloves on for the fight against pathogens, punctures, and potential safety hazards.    Season 20 of the Beyond Clean podcast, "Armed & (Compliantly) Dangerous," is all about personal protective equipment
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Wrapped Rules | Expert Series On-The-Go
04/29/2023
Wrapped Rules | 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, "Wrapped Rules". To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and Linkedin, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean mailing list by visiting: https://educate.beyondclean.net/cleanfreaks or tex
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SPD's First Choice: True Compliance for Water & Mobile Reprocessing
04/27/2023
SPD's First Choice: True Compliance for Water & Mobile Reprocessing
When you think of Sterile Processing water quality, do you breathe a sigh of relief or feel a little jolt of anxiety run down your spine? How about when you consider a big SPD renovation that may require mobile reprocessing during construction? Do you have confidence in your options? Join us for thi
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Specialization on Steroids: Creating & Paying for Real Expertise in Sterile Processing
04/27/2023
Specialization on Steroids: Creating & Paying for Real Expertise in Sterile Processing
In this CE-approved release of Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch considers an unconventional approach to staff competency -- "We put a premium on cross-training, while paying lip service (and low rates) for any type of true specialization in our field. Technicians who may be great at reading preference
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Scrubs PPE Etiquette: These Scrubs Aren't Made for Walking
04/23/2023
Scrubs PPE Etiquette: These Scrubs Aren't Made for Walking
Whether they are OR green, bio-burgundy, or powder blue, scrubs in any color are the first line of defense in your sterile processing PPE. But what are the best practices when it comes to the base layer of protection? Season 20 of the Beyond Clean podcast, "Armed & (Compliantly) Dangerous," is all a
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To Consign or Not to Consign | Expert Series On-The-Go
04/22/2023
To Consign or Not to Consign | 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, "To Consign or Not to Consign". To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and Linkedin, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean mailing list by visiting: https://educate.beyondclean.net/cle
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