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Open or Closed Storage That is the Question | Expert Series On-The-Go Aug 31, 2024

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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 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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Pretreatment: Delivered When Efficiency & Efficacy Matter Most Aug 30, 2024

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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 joined by Jarrod Watson-Lewis, Brand Manager for OR Disposables and SPD Portfolio, and Brian Sidow, Staff Scientist at Stryker, to explore Stryker's innovative approach to instrument pretreatment and their clinically proven strategies for enhancing the lifespan of your SPD's power tools. Discover how Stryker's Speed Spray and detergent lineup—including Blu62, E62, and Auto62—are revolutionizing the way healthcare facilities like yours streamline operations and reduce costs, all while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety. Tune in today to learn how Stryker's game-changing solutions can transform your SPD reprocessing workflows, every instrument, every time!

For deeper insights, don't miss the chance to explore the Blu62 Pretreatment White Paper and Cleaning Validation and Compatibility Study for Auto62, available as bonus content on the Beyond Clean mobile app.

Ready to transform your OR/SPD experience? Head over to stryker.com for more details. For further information or inquiries, feel free to connect with your local Stryker Power Rep for more info. And don't forget to follow Stryker on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/stryker/) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/strykercareers/) for the latest updates!

Scope Treatment Triumphs: Overcoming Obstacles at the Point-of-Use Aug 26, 2024

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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 Kaple, Katie Minion, and Joanne Lee are teaming up to help us explore the common challenges of implementing effective pre-cleaning workflows amidst the pressures of busy ORs and quick turnovers. Tune in to discover how mastering this often-overlooked first step can impact patient safety and extend the life of your department's endoscopes. If your facility is struggling with point-of-use compliance, this episode will equip you with the tools to overcome common obstacles and set your team up for reprocessing success! Tune in today!

This innovative 6-week podcast series, is designed to empower you and your team to transform your approach to endoscope care and handling. Each episode features industry experts, educators, and frontline technicians, sharing their knowledge and experience, ensuring you stay at the cutting edge of endoscope innovation and best practices. Whether you're in Sterile Processing, the OR, or Infection Prevention, this series will equip you with valuable insights and practical strategies to enhance your endoscope processes. A special thanks to our sponsor Richard Wolf, for making this series possible! Their commitment to education and quality in endoscope care has been instrumental in bringing this series to life. For more information, contact Richard Wolf customer service at info@richardwolfusa.com Visit our CE Credit Hub at beyondcleanmedia.com/ce-credit-hub to access this quiz and over 350 other free CE credits. #BeyondClean #Endoscopes #SterileProcessing #PatientSafety #RichardWolf #UnbrokenSeries

How Do You Check the Presence of UV Radiation? | Expert Series On-The-Go Aug 24, 2024

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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 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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Confident Certification™ Ep. 52 Congratulations, You've Passed! Aug 20, 2024

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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 in the industry, Sarah dishes out her favorite strategies for making the most of your new credentials. So grab your headphones and tune in for one last dose of Sarah's wisdom as we celebrate your achievement and look ahead to your bright future in Sterile Processing!

Thank you, #CleanFreaks, for joining us on this incredible 52-week journey with our Confident Certification™ podcast series! We hope these episodes have armed you with the knowledge, strategies, and confidence to tackle your certification exam and take your Sterile Processing career to the next level. Here's to your success and a bright future ahead, certification superstars!

Catch up on previously released episodes of Confident Certification™ anytime on our Beyond Clean channels. For the best listening experience, download the Beyond Clean mobile app on Apple (https://lnkd.in/guh_vxzu) and Android (https://lnkd.in/gHnfh28a) devices.

This series is an innovative educational experience created to help you, your students, and your coworkers ace your Sterile Processing certification with confidence! A special thanks to our Year 1 sponsor Aesculap (US), for making this series possible! If you have thoughts or feedback on this new show, please email us at info@beyondclean.net

Good Vibrations: The Buzz About Ultrasonic Transducers Aug 19, 2024

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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? Joining us this week to answer these buzz-worthy questions and more is ultrasonic cleaner extraordinaire, Pawel de Sternberg Stojalowski. From the science behind cavitation to the anatomy of these critical cleaning components, Pawel is dishing out his expert tips to help you maximize your ultrasonic cleaning power. We'll explore the different types of transducers, discuss how to spot potential issues, and uncover why proper testing is the key to confident cleaning. If you've ever wondered what's really happening inside your SPD's ultrasonic cleaner, this episode is for you! Tune in today!

Season 25 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 below each week. Visit our CE Credit Hub at beyondcleanmedia.com/ce-credit-hub to access this quiz and over 350 other free CE credits.

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Considerations for Shelf Life | Expert Series On-The-Go Aug 17, 2024

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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 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!

#BeyondClean #ExpertSeries #Podcast

Confident Certification™ Ep. 51 Just Take the Test! Aug 13, 2024

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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 explains why it's time to stop overthinking and start doing. Join Sarah as she dives into the common self-made obstacles that hold us back while offering candid advice to help you push through the procrastination and anxiety that come with test day. If you've been hesitating to take that final step, this episode is your call to action. Tune in now and discover how committing to your certification can open doors to endless possibilities in your Sterile Processing career!

Over the next 52 weeks, Sarah and special guests from around the industry will provide tangible tools to build your test prep confidence, understand the challenges that technicians encounter as they study, and equip every member of the Sterile Processing team to be the best advocates they can be for professional development.

New episodes of Confident Certification™ will release each Tuesday on Beyond Clean channels. For the best listening experience, download the Beyond Clean mobile app on Apple (https://lnkd.in/guh_vxzu) and Android (https://lnkd.in/gHnfh28a) devices. This series is an innovative educational experience created to help you, your students, and your coworkers ace your Sterile Processing certification with confidence! Special thanks to our Year 1 sponsor Aesculap (US) for making this series possible! If you have thoughts or feedback on this new show, please email us at info@beyondclean.net

Eat Clean, Fight Dirty: SPD & the Breakroom Fridge Aug 12, 2024

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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 indicator of your department's workplace culture. From mysterious disappearing lunches to team-building cleaning days, we'll uncover the surprising impact a well-maintained fridge can have on staff performance and department harmony. Get ready to chill out with some cool insights on how you can help transform your breakroom into a relaxing, comfortable space for all – and it all starts with the breakroom fridge! So, grab your headphones and press play – your team's morale will thank you!

#BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #WeFightDirty

How Do You Start with the Adoption Of AI In Your SPD? | Expert Series On-The-Go Aug 10, 2024

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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 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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