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All Wrapped Up in PPE May 07, 2021

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As surgical volumes decreased over the last year and the need for additional PPE increased, the redistribution of blue wrap materials to fill the PPE supply need has caused massive supply issues. Now that surgical volumes are on the rise, the effects of that redistribution are begging the question: Is now the time to transition to rigid containers? On this Vendor Spotlight we speak with Barbara Ann Harmer and David Jagrosse about the misconceptions around the supply shortage and the environmental and workflow implications of transitioning from blue wrap to rigid containers. Tune into this timely discussion about a ready-to-ship, made in the USA solution now!

Learn more by visiting www.onetray.com, e-mail them at info@onetray.com and look for educational information and ask questions directly on LinkedIn and Facebook.

#VendorSpotlight #RigidContainer #PackagingSystem #Sterilization #SupplyChain #ONETRAY #SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SPD #CS #MDR #SPS #Surgery

Love 'Em or Hate 'Em: How Not to be Annoyed in Sterile Processing May 03, 2021

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Why can't we all just get along? What impact does drama have on a Sterile Processing team and how do these emotions impact both frontline technicians and department leaders? On this Beyond Clean episode 5 of Season 12, we sit down with Dina Budacan, Central Sterile Processing Manager and Decontamination Lead for one of Ireland's leading private healthcare facilities to discuss her recent article about how not to be annoyed in Sterile Processing. Tune in to hear Dina share her insight regarding the real frustrations that we encounter every day in SPD and why it's so important to keep your cool while fighting dirty.

Season 12 of Beyond Clean is releasing under the 1 Episode = 1 CE delivery model, so once you finish this interview, you can get your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week.

For access to this CE quiz and over 175 other free CE credit, visit our CE Credit Hub -> http://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub #BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #Podcast #CE

Corrective (Over)Reaction: Punishment & Quality in Sterile Services Apr 26, 2021

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What role does corrective action and punishment play in Sterile Services departments? If we're dealing with life and death, how many errors are too many for one technician or one department? Are these even the right questions to be asking? On this Beyond Clean episode 4 of Season 12, we sit down with Gordon Allan, Decontamination Services Department Manager at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, in the United Kingdom to discuss these complex questions through the lens of both leadership and technician. Tune in to hear Gordon give his perspective on balancing quality services with the growth of technician expertise, and hear about some specific tools that leaders should be using to learn from department processing errors. Season 12 of Beyond Clean is releasing under the 1 Episode = 1 CE delivery model, so once you finish this interview, you can get your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week. For access to this CE quiz and over 175 other free CE credit, visit our CE Credit Hub -> https://www.beyondclean.net/season-12-ce-credit-hub #BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #Podcast #CE

A Career that Matters: Learning from Decades of Decontamination Apr 19, 2021

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How do you build a Sterile Processing career that you can be proud of? What are the keys to earning the trust of your customers and the respect of your peers in our industry? In short, how do you make your career count? On this Beyond Clean episode 3 of Season 12, we sit down for a very special interview with Bob Marrs, BA, ST, CRCST, CIS, CHL, Vice President of Organizational Development at Beyond Clean, long time industry educator, speaker, advocate, and IAHCSMM Award of Honor recipient for lifetime achievement in Sterile Processing. Tune in to hear Bob discuss the inner motivation that propelled his love for our industry, and hear firsthand how the industry came to love him in return. If you don't catch another episode all year, catch this one. You'll be glad you did.

For access to this CE quiz and over 175 other free CE credit, visit our CE Credit Hub -> https://www.beyondclean.net/season-12-ce-credit-hub

#BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #Podcast #CE

All You Ever Wanted To Know About Being A Clinical Educator Apr 12, 2021

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What makes a great clinical educator? How should someone start preparing right now for a career as a clinical educator? On this Beyond Clean episode 2 of Season 12, we sit down with Marilyn Burns, RN, BS, CNOR, to talk all things education, learning, and the nitty gritty of how people interact with information in the clinical setting. Marilyn is the principal of MMBG Consulting, Director Portfolio Advisor-Surgical Services at Premier Inc. and spent many years as the Director of Clinical Affairs at Medical Education at Symmetry Surgical. Tune in to hear her perspective on how learners learn and what tools a good clinical educator should have in their proverbial tool box!

For access to this CE quiz and over 175 other free CE credit, visit our CE Credit Hub -> https://www.beyondclean.net/season-12-ce-credit-hub

#BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #Podcast #CE

The Write Stuff: Pens, Markers & Sterile Packaging Apr 05, 2021

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Where can you write on sterile packaging? Is certain ink really toxic and potentially dangerous to patients? Is this a practical conversation for Sterile Processing teams or purely an academic one for curious nerds? On this Beyond Clean episode 1 of Season 12, we kick off the season with Kevin Anderson, Clinical Education Coordinator for Healthmark Industries, talking about all things ink, markers, and packaging. Tune in to hear Kevin's insight on this discussion, and perhaps get some ideas of your own for how you can have these kinds of conversations with your team and facility customers. There's never been a better time than "write" now!

For access to this CE quiz and over 175 other free CE credit, visit our CE Credit Hub -> https://www.beyondclean.net/season-12-ce-credit-hub

#BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #Podcast #CE

More info: AORN Article about testing count sheets: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aorn.2008.09.001

Example of a validated labeling marker: Healthmark Industries - Sterilization Products - Sterimarkers

Blown Away: Utilizing Airflow to Automate the Endoscope Drying Process Mar 26, 2021

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As healthcare professionals, we are no strangers to the complexity of flexible endoscope reprocessing. With different regulatory standards and IFUs to follow, it is hard to believe there is no clear direction to the process of drying internal endoscope channels--that is--until now. On this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight, we talk with George Cronin, National Sales Manager at TRICOR Systems Inc., about the innovative approach his company is taking to automate the endoscope drying process. TRICOR Systems Dri-Scope Aid® products eliminate the growth of bioburden by automating a steady flow of air that can leave the channel dry in just ten minutes. Tune in now to discover how TRICOR is standardizing the endoscope drying process to ensure a safe and repeatable process.

If you are interested in learning more about the Dri-Scope Aid® family of products you can visit www.driscope.com or email george@driscope.com for a virtual consultation to discover what products will work best in your department. Follow Dri-Scope Aid® on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for exclusive news and product updates.

#VendorSpotlight #BeyondClean #Endoscopes #Endoscopy #SterileProcessing #Standardization #Drying #WeFightDirty

You Shall Not Pass - How Decontamination & Direction Break the Chain of Infection Feb 22, 2021

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What's the big deal with a one-way workflow in decontamination? Is it really a critical aspect of infection control or just a common sense application of traditional manufacturing in the Sterile Processing context? On this episode, we spoke with Steven Sutton, Director, Planning and Design Group with Belimed, to discuss what department design & layout have to do with fighting dirty in the decontamination area. Tune in to hear Steven's insight into this SPD 101 topic, what his opinions are if you're strapped for space, and the important implications that one-way workflows have across the rest of your department. Hope you can join us!

This Season 11 episode = 1 CE delivery model, so once you finish this interview, you can get your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week. For access to this CE quiz and over 125 other free CE credit, visit our CE Credit Hub -> http://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub

#BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #Podcast #CE #Decontamination #OneWayWorkFlow #Direction #ChainOfInfection #SPD #CSSD #Design

Rewarding Technical Excellence: A Model for Technical Career Growth Feb 15, 2021

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How do you grow in your Sterile Processing career if you don't want to go into leadership? What can departments do to cultivate and reward technical excellence? On this episode 7 of Season 11, we sat down with Loraine Durigan, Sterile Processing Traveling Manager at SpecialtyCare, to discuss her vision for combining career growth and technical knowledge to change the way Sterile Processing departments are run. Tune in to hear how Loraine and her team took a new approach to the topics of recruiting, retaining, and rewarding hard working staff in this unique conversation about career growth and compensation. Season 11 has returned to the 1 Episode = 1 CE delivery model, so once you finish this interview, you can get your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week. For access to this CE quiz and over 125 other free CE credit, visit our CE Credit Hub -> http://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub

#BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #Podcast #Career #Leadership #Technical #Technicians #CE

Stop, Drop Off, & Roll the Carts: Signs That Make the Sterile Processing Work...Flow Feb 08, 2021

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Have you ever created a hand-made sign for your department? "Don't Touch" "Stack Containers Here" "Press Button for Service" The examples of things we need to communicate in device reprocessing are endless. On this episode 6 of Season 11, we sat down with Garry Bassi, Director, Medical Device Reprocessing & Support Services at Mount Sinai Hospital (Toronto), to discuss his unique approach to department signage in the midst of new construction and beyond. Tune in to hear why Garry believes good signage is so important to high performing technicians, and find out the value that strategic planning and professionalism can have on creating high quality workflows. Season 11 has returned to the 1 Episode = 1 CE delivery model, so once you finish this interview, you can get your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week. For access to this CE quiz and over 125 other free CE credit, visit our CE Credit Hub -> http://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub

#BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #Podcast #Signage #Leadership #Workflow #Construction #CE

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