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StreetClothes: The Hairdresser Aug 10, 2025

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On this episode of StreetClothes, we speak with a healthcare professional whose passion for style and connection comes to life behind the salon chair. From precision cuts to perfect color blends, this licensed cosmetologist blends artistry and care into every look she creates.

Tune in to hear how Dr.Raynetta Stansil brings her signature style to helping people look and feel their best—one trim, one tone, and one transformation at a time…

If you like this series OR have an interesting side-hustle, passion project, or hobby you do outside of your hospital day job that keeps you inspired, refreshed, and motivated, we'd love to hear from you! Message Hank Balch on LinkedIn for a chance to come on the show and share it with the world!

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Beyond Clean Canada: Sealing the Standard: Containers, Compliance & What Comes Next Aug 06, 2025

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Welcome back, #CanadianCleanFreaks! We're kicking off Season 2 with a deep dive into rigid containers—and the standards that keep contamination out and surgical trays in play. In this episode of Beyond Clean Canada, we're joined by Derek McLennan from Trudell Healthcare Solutions to unpack the realities of container use across the country. From sustainability debates around the Instrument Pod to smart repair workarounds like the Blue Box Program, Derek shares practical insight on how to keep your sets safe, sterile, and in rotation. He also drops tips on maintenance musts, red flags to watch for, and why strong vendor partnerships are key to long-term success. Tune in, #MDRFanatics—this one's all about collaboration, compliance, and sealing the standard.

A special shout-out to Solventum for sponsoring Season 2 of the Beyond Clean Canada Podcast! Make sure to follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook so you're always in the loop for every episode!

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Planet Assembly - Proof in the Process: How One SPD Cut Tray Errors with Audits Aug 04, 2025

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Every SPD tech knows the feeling: the tray wasn't right, and now everything's running behind. But what if one small check could stop the chaos before it begins? On this episode of Beyond Clean's Planet Assembly, we're joined by Dr. Timothy Hurtado and Tori Ruiz, the dynamic duo behind the first-place HSPA poster presentation that tackled tray defects head-on with the power of a second look. From high-risk trays to surprising data trends, Timothy and Tori share how one small idea—and a few simple audits—sparked a culture shift and grew into a scalable, successful QA program across multiple sites. Their story is proof that quality improvement doesn't have to be complicated to make a big impact—and if you're looking for a practical, proven way to reduce errors and rally your team around quality, this is one episode you don't want to miss.

Season 29 of Beyond Clean releases under the 1 Episode = 1 CE delivery model. After finishing this interview, earn your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked here: https://www.flexiquiz.com/SC/N/episode29-05

Visit our CE Credit Hub at https://www.beyondcleanmedia.com/ce-credit-hub to access this quiz and over 350 other free CE credits.

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Planet Assembly - That's a Wrap! The Science & Practice of Surgical Wrap Jul 28, 2025

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Tears, holes, and mystery micro-leaks—if wrap issues are slowing down your workflows, it might be time to understand what's really going on with your surgical wrap. On this episode of Beyond Clean's Planet Assembly, Sade Brown, PhD, Research & Development Engineer at Owens & Minor, breaks down the science, design, and vulnerabilities that could be putting your sterile barriers at risk. From bacterial filtration efficiency to the delicate balance of porosity, she'll reveal the key factors that keep surgical wrap working—and explain why stacking those heavy trays might be doing more damage than you think. Whether you're chasing down mystery holes or just want to know what's really keeping your trays safe, this conversation could change how you think about every tray you wrap!

Visit our CE Credit Hub at https://www.beyondcleanmedia.com/ce-credit-hub to access this quiz and over 350 other free CE credits.

#BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #Podcast #Season29 #PlanetAssembly #SurgicalWrap #SterileBarriers #BlueWrap

StreetClothes: The Mixologist Jul 27, 2025

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On this episode of StreetClothes, we speak with a clinician with a passion for serving up something smooth, stirred, and served straight up with a twist. From experimenting with unexpected ingredients to selecting the perfect glassware, this mixologist blends flavor and creativity into every cocktail she creates.

Tune in to hear how Lindsey Joyce shakes off the day and stirs up something entirely her own—one pour at a time.

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Planet Assembly - Counting on Accuracy: The Power of a Well-Built Count Sheet Jul 21, 2025

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Why do some trays come together like a perfect puzzle, while others feel like a never-ending scavenger hunt for missing instruments? This week, we're joined by Jake McHugh, Clinical Education and Training Specialist with Agiliti, to dive deep into how count sheets can make or break your assembly workflows. From the frustration of vague descriptions like "long right angle" to the relief of organized, systematic naming that actually makes sense, Jake shares insights from his years of building count sheets that work for techs instead of against them. Whether you're constantly playing detective with confusing count sheets or looking to streamline your current system, this conversation will give you the roadmap to transform your assembly workflows from chaos to efficiency – one count sheet at a time!

Visit our CE Credit Hub at https://www.beyondcleanmedia.com/ce-credit-hub to access this quiz and over 350 other free CE credits.

#BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #Podcast #Season29 #PlanetAssembly #CountSheet #Assembly #Workflows

Planet Assembly - Fast Track or Fault Line? Balancing Assembly Velocity with Vigilance Jul 14, 2025

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Which is more important in assembly: speed or safety? Quality or quantity? On this episode of Beyond Clean's Planet Assembly, we sit down with Lindell Handy, a seasoned Sterile Processing traveler who's just about seen it all. From crushing productivity demands to stepping into departments with a whole different set of pressures, Lindell breaks down why both speed and accuracy are non-negotiable—because patient safety demands trays that are both correct and on time. Whether you're drowning in high case volume or fighting impossible turnaround times, this is one conversation that could change how you think about balancing productivity and perfection in your SPD!

Visit our CE Credit Hub at https://www.beyondcleanmedia.com/ce-credit-hub to access this quiz and over 350 other free CE credits.

#BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #Podcast #Season29 #PlanetAssembly #Productivity #Speed #Accuracy

StreetClothes: The Woodturner Jul 13, 2025

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On this episode of our StreetClothes human-interest podcast series, we talk to a healthcare professional who finds calm, clarity, and a spark of creativity behind the lathe. For him, woodturning is more than just a hobby—it's a release, a reset, and a reminder that even a simple block of wood can become something beautiful with time, focus, and the right tools.

Tune in to hear how Joseph Martin's passion for woodturning brings a hands-on kind of balance to life beyond the hospital…

#StreetClothes #Hobbies #SideHustles #PeopleMatter #Healthcare #BeyondClean #FirstCase #PowerSupply #TransmissionControl #HealthcareHQ

Green Initiatives, Financial Impact | Expert Series On-The-Go Jul 11, 2025

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On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Green Initiatives, Financial Impact," with our Multi-Tray Sterilization Expert™, Kelly Truppo.

To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean mailing list by visiting: http://www.beyondcleanmedia.com

Do you know a #SterileProcessing expert who you'd love to hear from on our series? Or do you have a question for one of our current experts? Contact us at any time via email at: info@beyondclean.net

Until next time, keep fighting dirty!

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Planet Assembly - Table Talk: Making your SPD Workstations Work Jul 07, 2025

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Multiple sizes of peel packs, indicators scattered everywhere, and that "mystery drawer" of surprises—if this describes your assembly area, you're not alone! In this Season 29 premiere of Beyond Clean's "Planet Assembly," Jenni Gibbs joins us to share how she transformed her department's assembly table chaos using 5S principles and ergonomic workstations that actually work for the people using them. From workplace injury data that convinced leadership to invest, to the surprising quality improvements that followed, Jenni breaks down the practical steps that turned her SPD's cluttered assembly tables into standardized success stories. Whether you're battling budget constraints or just tired of hunting for tip protectors in cluttered drawers, this episode is your guide to organizing your assembly area the LEAN way—and keeping it that way!

Visit our CE Credit Hub at https://www.beyondcleanmedia.com/ce-credit-hub to access over 350 other free CE credits.

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