Sterile Horizons - Sterility Assurance in ASCs: Tools & Techniques
11/18/2025
Sterile Horizons - Sterility Assurance in ASCs: Tools & Techniques
In the fast-paced world of ASCs, sterility assurance isn't just a priority—it's non-negotiable. But what does getting it right actually look like? In this episode of "Sterile Horizons," we're joined by clinical compliance expert, Sharon Greene Golden, for an honest look at the tools, techniques, and
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Tray Command - Cart Before the Scalpel: The Accuracy That Drives Surgery
11/17/2025
Tray Command - Cart Before the Scalpel: The Accuracy That Drives Surgery
Every successful surgery starts with a perfectly assembled case cart. But what happens when the next cart rolling into the OR is missing a critical supply or instrument? This week, we're joined by Courtney Kleeb, Senior Director of Perioperative Surgical Solutions at HealthTrust Performance Group, f
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At the Tip of Safety: Sustainable Solutions for Instrument Protection
11/14/2025
At the Tip of Safety: Sustainable Solutions for Instrument Protection
Better protection. Less waste. Could your instrument tip protectors really do both? On this special Beyond Clean and Power Supply Vendor Spotlight™ co-release episode, we're joined by Gabrielle Kelly and Kristi Schelhaas, Co-Founders of Raine Medical, to explore their S.A.F.E.R. approach to instrume
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Sterile Horizons - Running on Empty: The Inventory Crunch in ASCs
11/11/2025
Sterile Horizons - Running on Empty: The Inventory Crunch in ASCs
When trays are turning fast and supplies are running low, it's not just the shelves that feel the strain—it's also your staff. In this episode of "Sterile Horizons," we sit down with Bobbie Gaskins to talk candidly about what it takes to keep Sterile Processing departments running in lean ASC enviro
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Tray Command - Break Glass in Case of Surgery: Managing Emergency Carts in SPD
11/10/2025
Tray Command - Break Glass in Case of Surgery: Managing Emergency Carts in SPD
You're in the middle of a normal day, and suddenly an emergency case is called. Your team reaches for the emergency cart… and that's when it hits you: something's missing. It's a scenario every SPD and OR team dreads—and one that longtime OR/SPD leader David Taylor has seen more than once in his car
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Sterile Horizons - Beyond the Hospital: Unique Sterilization Challenges in ASCs
11/04/2025
Sterile Horizons - Beyond the Hospital: Unique Sterilization Challenges in ASCs
Think an ASC should operate like a mini hospital? Think again! In this episode of "Sterile Horizons," industry powerhouse Monique Jelks joins host Bobby Parker to set the record straight on the real-world challenges of sterilization in Ambulatory Surgery Centers. From limited space and lean staffing
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Tray Command - Recall Ready? Exploring the Logistics of Sterilization Failures
11/03/2025
Tray Command - Recall Ready? Exploring the Logistics of Sterilization Failures
It's 3rd shift on a Saturday, the BI fails—is your team prepared for what happens next? In this episode of Tray Command, we're joined by Sandra Hilliard to talk through the policies, workflows, and clear decision pathways every SPD needs before a recall alarm hits. From identifying true root causes
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Sterile Horizons - Lean ASC: Designing for Efficiency & Safety
10/28/2025
Sterile Horizons - Lean ASC: Designing for Efficiency & Safety
What does it really take to build an ASC Sterile Processing department that runs lean and safe? In this premiere episode of our new podcast series "Sterile Horizons," we're joined by longtime industry consultant David Jagrosse to explore the core principles behind ASCs that work smarter—not harder.
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Tray Command - Freight Expectations: Lessons Learned from Off-Site Transport
10/27/2025
Tray Command - Freight Expectations: Lessons Learned from Off-Site Transport
What does it really take to move surgical instruments safely and efficiently across town—and back—every single day? In this episode of Beyond Clean's Tray Command, we sit down with Lila Price, Interim Sterile Processing Leader, for a deep dive into the logistics, leadership, and lessons behind off-s
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Tray Command - Yours, Mine, or Ours? The Complex Web of Loaner Logistics
10/20/2025
Tray Command - Yours, Mine, or Ours? The Complex Web of Loaner Logistics
Every #CleanFreak knows the sound—the rattle of a cart rolling into decontam, stacked high with trays just before your shift ends. (You can hear it now, can't you?) But what does it take to get those trays there in the first place? On this week's episode of Beyond Clean's Tray Command, we're joined
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Tray Command - At Arm's Length: The Case for Keeping Sterile Instruments Close
10/13/2025
Tray Command - At Arm's Length: The Case for Keeping Sterile Instruments Close
When seconds matter, where your instruments are stored can make all the difference. On this episode of Beyond Clean's "Tray Command," Bobby Parker and guest co-host Angela Benson sit down with OR Nurse and First Case Podcast co-host Melanie Perry for a candid look at what happens when critical instr
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Tray Command - Thank You for Calling SPD: Long Live Customer Service
10/06/2025
Tray Command - Thank You for Calling SPD: Long Live Customer Service
What if the biggest game-changer for your Sterile Processing department wasn't a new piece of equipment—but a new approach to customer service? In this Season 30 premiere episode of Beyond Clean's "Tray Command," we're kicking things off with a familiar voice: Beyond Clean's Hank Balch, returning to
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Non-Stop Compliance: Staying Ahead of Industry Standards with Best Practices and Assessments
09/29/2025
Non-Stop Compliance: Staying Ahead of Industry Standards with Best Practices and Assessments
Compliance doesn't have to be complicated! In this Beyond Clean special release podcast episode, recorded LIVE at HSPA 2025, Jill Holdsworth, Richard Bancroft, and Hank Balch reveal how tracking systems, competency management, and strategic assessments can take your department from "checking the bo
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Beyond Clean Canada: Bioburden & Beyond: Global Insights in Sterile Processing
09/24/2025
Beyond Clean Canada: Bioburden & Beyond: Global Insights in Sterile Processing
What do borders, bioburden, and best practices have in common? According to René Vis, they all impact how we #FightDirty around the world. In this episode of Beyond Clean Canada, we're joined by René Vis, International Product Line Manager for Steam Sterilizers at Steelco, to explore the global figh
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Sustaining Sterile Processing Success: Building a Legacy of Crowning Achievements
09/22/2025
Sustaining Sterile Processing Success: Building a Legacy of Crowning Achievements
Successful Sterile Processing departments don't happen by accident—they're built through intentional leadership, strategic planning, and strong professional networks. In this Beyond Clean special podcast release episode, recorded LIVE at HSPA 2025, Yves Theodule, Karen Owens, and Hank Balch share th
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Beyond Clean Canada:  The Pod That Changed the Process: Efficiency, Ergonomics & Innovation
09/17/2025
Beyond Clean Canada: The Pod That Changed the Process: Efficiency, Ergonomics & Innovation
What if one device could change everything about how we process surgical instruments? In this episode of Beyond Clean Canada, we welcome Robert Turbett, Co-Founder of Turbett Surgical, to share the story behind the Instrument Pod—a rigid container system that's redefining efficiency, safety, and sus
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Up for Change: Renovations, Centralization, and New Department Solutions
09/14/2025
Up for Change: Renovations, Centralization, and New Department Solutions
Is your SPD facing a major renovation? Join Jenny Bennett, Mark Munroe, and Bobby Parker in this Beyond Clean special podcast release episode, recorded LIVE at HSPA 2025, for your ultimate survival guide to department transformations you won't want to miss. Our renovation veterans will share real-wo
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Cut the Clutter: Rethinking Vendor Tray Efficiency with EZ-TRAX™
09/12/2025
Cut the Clutter: Rethinking Vendor Tray Efficiency with EZ-TRAX™
Fewer trays. Better workflows. Could it really be that simple? On this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™, Kyle Kemp, National Director of Business Development at ONE TRAY®/IST, shares how healthcare facilities are reducing vendor tray volumes without compromising surgical case integrity. From streamlin
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Beyond Clean Canada: Breaking the Mold: Insights & Innovation from the Frontline
09/10/2025
Beyond Clean Canada: Breaking the Mold: Insights & Innovation from the Frontline
Get ready to stir that pot, #CanadianCleanFreaks—because Jessie Lopez is joining the conversation to shake things up! On this episode of Beyond Clean Canada, Stacey and Barry sit down with Jessie to unpack his journey from veterinary tech to surgical tech to one of the most outspoken voices in Ster
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ASC Answers! Scaling Reprocessing Excellence Amidst Complexity
09/08/2025
ASC Answers! Scaling Reprocessing Excellence Amidst Complexity
Calling all #CleanFreaks! Is your SPD keeping pace with your ASC's rising surgical volumes? In this Beyond Clean special podcast release episode, recorded LIVE at HSPA 2025, Madeleine Lamont, Dawn Pfeiffer, and Bobby Parker dive into real-world solutions for your ASC's biggest challenges. From staff
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Beyond Clean Canada: From Burnout to Breakthrough: Passion, Purpose, & the Power of Podcasting
09/03/2025
Beyond Clean Canada: From Burnout to Breakthrough: Passion, Purpose, & the Power of Podcasting
What happens when burnout meets a breakthrough? In this episode of Beyond Clean Canada, we're joined by veteran Sterile Processing professional and host of the 'Sterilization Station' podcast, Bill Rishell, for a powerful conversation about resilience, reinvention, and finding purpose through a car
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Beyond Clean Canada: Better by Design: Ergonomics, Innovation, & the Future of MDR
08/27/2025
Beyond Clean Canada: Better by Design: Ergonomics, Innovation, & the Future of MDR
What if your department's sinks were built with you—and your workflows—in mind? In this episode of Beyond Clean Canada, we're joined by Doug Brown from Torvan Medical to explore how smarter design is solving everyday pain points in decontam workspaces. From beveled-edge sinks that help reduce wrist,
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Planet Assembly - Don't Fear the Repair: Empowering SPD Assembly to Act Early
08/25/2025
Planet Assembly - Don't Fear the Repair: Empowering SPD Assembly to Act Early
What does your repair bin say about your department's inspection process? This week, we sit down with Joseph Martin, Sterile Processing Manager at UCHealth, to talk about building a culture of repair in assembly. With over a decade of SPD experience as a technician, educator, and leader, Joseph shar
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StreetClothes: The Surfer
08/24/2025
StreetClothes: The Surfer
On this episode of StreetClothes, we speak with a clinician with a passion for chasing waves and finding rhythm in the ocean's tide. From early-morning paddles to the rush of a perfect swell, this surfer blends patience, balance, and energy into every ride. Tune in to hear how Eric Price paddles pas
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