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The Roles that Make Us Great: SP Lead Techs & Supervisors Jan 08, 2024

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Are you ready to move up the leadership ranks in your Sterile Processing department? This week on Beyond Clean, Hank Balch and Bobby Parker tackle the trials and triumphs of transitioning from a technician role to first-level leadership – Lead Tech & Supervisor. We're getting real about the challenges these new leaders face - from transitioning away from hands-on tasks to supervising workflows and earning the trust of your fellow co-workers to tips for facing this new career step head-on. Tune in as we share invaluable insights, drawing from our own leadership experiences, to guide you through the transformative journey of climbing the leadership ladder in your Sterile Processing department. Whether you're contemplating this leap or already navigating the leadership landscape, this episode will be your compass to success!

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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Department Newsletters 101: How This One Thing Could Change Your Entire Hospital Jan 04, 2024

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In this CE-approved Articles On-The Go episode, Hank Balch explains how department newsletters are a powerful tool for Sterile Processing managers to showcase their team's important contributions to patient safety and quality care: "Newsletters offer you a strategic opportunity to tell your story of quality and improvement on an ongoing basis to everybody who is anybody in your hospital..."

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Confident Certification™ Ep. 19 Comprehension Beyond Certification: Understanding the Deeper Why Jan 02, 2024

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On this week's episode of Confident Certification™, host Sarah B. Cruz is joined by industry expert Rick Schultz to explore tactics for building comprehension and uncovering the deeper meaning behind our Sterile Processing certifications. Tune in as we explore ways to tap into the fundamental WHY behind our critical roles in patient care and understand the importance of what we do and why we do it.

In this episode, we'll uncover:

The Value of Coaching
Impact of certifications on patient safety
Practical tips for studying effectively

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/gDai7qQ6) and Android (https://lnkd.in/gQ63MpD2) 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.

The Roles that Make Us Great: SP Technicians Jan 01, 2024

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Think you have what it takes to be a Sterile Processing technician? In this season's premiere episode of Beyond Clean Season 23 "The Roles that Make Us Great," veteran Sterile Processing leaders Hank Balch and Bobby Parker dive into the good, the bad, and the overwhelming about life on the frontlines of instrument reprocessing. From sweating in decon and answering panicked calls for the OR, to thorough inspections of surgical instruments, we examine the complex roles of these unsung heroes of patient safety. Come along as Hank and Bobby explore the direct impact technicians have on patient outcomes as well as how culture and camaraderie between techs creates an environment where talent thrives. Do you have the grit and passion to take on the unique challenges of Sterile Processing? Tune in to find out!

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Dangerous Decontam: Is Your Department Design Hurting Your People? Dec 28, 2023

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In this CE-approved Articles On-The Go episode, Hank Balch outlines the actionable steps SPDs should follow to prioritize technician safety in the decontamination area: "You don't have to spend more than five minutes in a Sterile Processing decontamination area to realize it's a dangerous space. The entire concept of standard precautions causes some technicians to daydream about what horrible disease might be clinging to this orthopedic broach or..."

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Confident Certification™ Ep. 18 Training vs. Educating: The Right Balance for Your Success Dec 26, 2023

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On this week's episode of Confident Certification™, hosts Sarah B. Cruz and Bobby Parker decode the unique differences between on-the-job training and off-the-clock education, and explore how you can use your everyday work experiences to strengthen your career prospects!

In this episode, you'll learn how to:

Compile a list of knowledge gaps to target
Merge training and education to elevate your testing skills
Harness real-world scenarios to ace your certification exam

Turn your daily tasks into certification success--tune in today!

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.

Competition Versus Collaboration: Getting Ahead in SPD without Losing Sight of the Ultimate Goal Dec 21, 2023

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In this CE-approved Articles On-The Go episode, Hank Balch identifies how healthy competition and collaboration can work together to improve SPDs and the industry: "If you can't get the job yourself, make sure you challenge the other applicants to be even better than you. If you want that big award for your team, use every competitive encouragement you can muster to drive your technicians to reach higher, dream bigger, and fight…"

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Confident Certification™ Ep. 17 - Beyond the Textbook: Creative and Engaging Ways to Learn Dec 19, 2023

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Let's face it -- studying for your certification exam can feel overwhelming in more ways than one. And it can come on you at different times, during different chapters, and in different ways. Join us this week for a jam-packed episode of Confident Certification™ where hosts Sarah B. Cruz and Bobby Parker delve into time management strategies, explore creative learning methods, and help you discover tips for maximizing focus and memory BEFORE you become overwhelmed.

In this episode, you'll learn how to:

Craft a personalized study schedule that fits your life
Unleash the power of active learning and ditch the textbook grind
Boost your concentration and retention for enhanced performance
Turn test prep from a chore into a productive and rewarding experience

Are you ready to unlock your full potential and ace your exams? Tune in now and start learning smarter, not harder!

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.

And We Shall Call Them…What? The Great Disagreements about Names, Titles, and Departments in Our Industry Dec 14, 2023

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In this CE-approved episode of Articles On-The-Go, Hank Balch discusses the likelihood of achieving a universal consensus on Sterile Processing acronyms: "In light of this reality, where does that leave us? It seems we have what Americans love best: freedom. Freedom to call our departments whatever we want. Freedom to use any acronym to name our organizations, and freedom to reference our industry by any phrase we would like, as long as we…"

To read this article, take the CE quiz & download your certificate, click here.

Stay tuned for new CE-approved Articles On-the-Go releasing each week! Bookmark our new AOTG CE page here: https://www.beyondcleanmedia.com/articles-on-the-go

#FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™

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Confident Certification™ Ep. 16 - From Hamster on a Wheel to Confident Test Taker: Mastering SMART-ER Goals Dec 12, 2023

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Are you tired of feeling stuck in your test prep? ➡️ Join Sarah B. Cruz on this week's episode of Confident Certification™ as we explore her vision of "SMART-ER goals" and unlock their power to boost your study sessions and propel you and your coworkers towards certification success in Sterile Processing!

Learn how to:

Set specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals (SMART)
Edit and Review your goals for maximum impact (the ER!)
Create a roadmap to confident certification success

Ready to level up your test prep game? Listen now and start getting SMART-ER!

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