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Insufficient for Understanding: Are IFUs Failing Us or Are We Failing Them? Mar 07, 2024

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In this CE-approved Beyond Clean Articles On-The-Go episode, Hank Balch emphasizes the importance of understanding and following a manufacturer's instructions for use (IFUs) in your SPD, while also proposing solutions to improve compliance and ensure patient safety -- "How can you be sure, with any level of certainty, that you are cleaning, inspecting, and sterilizing your inventory correctly if there are still large swaths of instruments or equipment, the instructions for which no one in recent memory has reviewed? The answer is that you can't be sure. And that's the..."

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Confident Certification™ Ep. 28 The Final Countdown: Perfecting Your Pre-Exam Evening Routine Mar 05, 2024

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If pre-test nerves and last-minute cramming sessions have you counting flashcards instead of sheep, let this episode be your guide to a peaceful night's sleep the night before your certification exam! This week on Confident Certification™, host Sarah B. Cruz unlocks the secrets to transforming pre-test jitters into calm confidence. She shares practical tips to avoid last-minute cramming, reduce anxiety, and approach your exam with confidence and peace of mind. Tune in today and discover how you can transform your pre-test ritual into confident strides toward certification success!

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

"Just Stop Breaking Stuff" The Need for Targeted Solutions | Expert Series On-The-Go Mar 02, 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, "'Just Stop Breaking Stuff' The Need for Targeted Solutions" with our Flexible Endoscope Expert™, Michael Matthews.

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Until next time, keep fighting dirty!

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I'm Out: 7 Reasons to Quit Your Sterile Processing Job Feb 29, 2024

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In this CE-approved episode of Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch identifies seven reasons why someone might consider quitting their job in the Sterile Processing industry: "If your current sterile processing role is causing you unreasonable amounts of stress, burnout, or depression, don't be afraid to hit the eject button. Industries like ours can chew people up and spit them back out, without a lot of concern for the person underneath the scrubs. Ultimately, you are the only one who always has…"

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Confident Certification™ Ep. 27 Certified & Confident: Tips for Embracing Your Inner Cheerleader Feb 27, 2024

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Top of FormThis week on Confident Certification™, host Sarah B. Cruz and Bobby Parker dive into the art of self-advocacy in the Sterile Processing industry. They'll share secrets for balancing confidence with humility while inspiring you to celebrate all your certification milestones. Whether you're navigating the early stages of your career or looking for ways to shine in your current role, this episode offers practical tips for acknowledging your achievements, overcoming imposter syndrome, and confidently advancing in your certification journey. Don't miss out—tune in today and discover how YOU can become your biggest cheerleader for certification success!

Ergonomically Challenged | Expert Series On-The-Go Feb 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, "Ergonomically Challenged."

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Leveraging the Supplier ERP to Gain True Supply Chain Transparency: A New Vision for Collaborative Inventory Management Feb 23, 2024

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Is consignment inventory causing chaos and delays across your OR and SPD teams? Ever wonder if there is a smarter, easier way to manage this potentially problematic inventory? On this special Beyond Clean and Power Supply Vendor Spotlight™ co-release episode, we're joined by Keerthi Kanubaddi, Executive Vice President of Health System Partnership and Neal Ferguson Vice President of Client Engagement at Movemedical, to discuss an innovative solution that is bringing clarity to the chaos of inventory management. Tune in to discover how Movemedical's Consignment Inventory Manager system seamlessly connects health systems with their suppliers at an ERP-level, offering a cost-effective solution with real-time inventory insights. Explore how this game-changing approach not only simplifies the consignment processes but also promotes a collaborative relationship between healthcare facilities and suppliers, enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and most importantly, patient care!

For more information on how their innovative inventory management tool can transform your consignment process, visit their website to request a demo.

You can also follow Movemedical on LinkedIn or better yet, contact Keerthi Keerthi.Kanubaddi@movemedical.com or Neal Neal.Ferguson@movemedical.com directly!

Here's Your Sign: The Power and Purpose of Visual Aids in Your CS/SPD Workflow Feb 22, 2024

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In this CE-approved episode of Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch explains how thoughtful signage and labeling can significantly improve workflows, efficiency, and standardization in SPDs: "While new employee orientation may only last 90 days, learning should last a lifetime, especially when it comes to the technical aspects of the sterile processing profession. Signage focusing on technical reminders could include anything from displaying specific IFUs for complex devices at the point of processing, such as wall sheets for robotic arms and flexible endoscopes, all the way to…"

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Confident Certification™ Ep. 26 Know Your Professional Circle: Building Connections That Matter Feb 20, 2024

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This week on Confident Certification™, host Sarah B. Cruz teams up with Jamie Shelosky to discuss the value of creating your professional circle in the Sterile Processing space. They'll share personal stories and expert advice on how to find, connect, and grow with the folks who will cheer you on through your certification journey. Tune in and discover the power of meaningful connections, the impact of a solid support system, and practical steps to envelop yourself in a network that truly gets it. Connect with Sarah and Jamie today!Top of Form

The Roles that Make Us Great: VPs of Sterile Processing Feb 19, 2024

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It's not the highest you can go in healthcare leadership, but it's definitely the pinnacle of the Sterile Processing career ladder. We wrap up this record-breaking Season 23 "The Roles that Make Us Great" with our episode dedicated to Vice Presidents & AVPs in Sterile Processing! Join Hank Balch & Bobby Parker as they discuss why SPD technicians and every other member of the department should care who their VP is and what they do, even if you've never met them. If your VP doesn't understand Sterile Processing's impact and needs, resources and attention may be directed elsewhere, hindering your department's growth, surgical efficiency, and even OR revenue. This episode offers tips for getting your SPD team on the radar of VPs, such as requesting meetings, participating in hospital-wide safety/quality initiatives, and building relationships with key support staff. We also discuss pathways for Sterile Processing professionals interested in someday moving into a VP or other administrative role themselves!

Thanks for supporting us this season! We hope you enjoyed the conversations and the CEs! Mark your calendar now for the premiere of Season 24 "The Papers that Make Us Awesome", going live on April 1st!

Season 23 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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