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Lights, Camera, Recognition: Telling the Sterile Processing Story Aug 17, 2020

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Why does it matter that patients in the OR waiting room know the name "Sterile Processing" and have an idea of how our teams contribute to their safe surgery? How can our industry tell our story in a way that opens the public's eyes to the invaluable role we play in healthcare? On this episode of the Beyond Clean podcast, we sit down with the director & producers of "Beyond the Tour," brothers Aaron & Christian Ankrum, to talk about the power of story telling to change hearts and minds, and provide a roadmap for changing an entire global industry. Tune in for this unique conversation that raises critical points around creativity, passion, and purpose in our corner of the healthcare universe.

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#BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SterileProcessing #CEs #Film #Media #Production #Recognition #StoryTelling #Surgery #SPD #CSSD #MDR #Podcast

Real Talk: Proactive vs. Reactive Instrument Set Quality Aug 12, 2020

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On this week's episode, Bob touches on the valuable improvements that can be made to instrument sets in a proactive manner rather than a reactive one and stresses the importance of #InstrumentQuality for every department in the hospital.

Have a question for Bob? Email him at: Bob@beyondclean.net

#RealTalk #BobMarrs #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™

GI-Scope: US, EU, and the Battle for Safer Endoscopes Aug 10, 2020

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Scientists, engineers, and manufacturers across the globe are racing to find answers to the challenges facing endoscope reprocessing in the 21st century. But are there differences in how these issues are being addressed depending on which country is making the standards? How have various infectious outbreaks impacted these discussions in Europe & the United States? On this episode of the Beyond Clean podcast, we invited Nick Bromiley, AGTS, CFER, CSPDT, ARIA, Clinical Training Specialist at Ambu USA to weigh in on these conversations and provide insight as both a trainer and technical specialist in endoscope reprocessing. Tune in for one of our favorite themes on our podcast -- the science of reprocessing & the reality that microorganisms don't care about geographical boundaries.

CE Credit -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub

#BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SterileProcessing #CEs #Endoscopes #GIScope #EU #US #Standards #Science #Endoscopy #Surgery #SPD #CSSD #MDR #Podcast

From Chaos to Consistency: Simple Solutions for Vendor Management Aug 07, 2020

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In a perfect world, vendors and manufacturers would consult with both Sterile Processing and Operating Room professionals as they build their products. This would ensure that any products put in place would help solve the chaotic nature of these departments rather than add to it. What if you were to learn that there is a solution that has taken this approach? A solution that turns chaos into consistency. On this week's release of the Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight Series, we speak with Chris Stewart and Jeff Wertz from Surgio Health about their tray tracking system that addresses everything from communication and visibility to the data that you need as a department leader to finally explain things like why cases are being delayed or why you're succeeding in reducing SSI rates in a particular service line. Tune in now to learn more about a system that creates alignment and consistent expectations for vendors and hospital departments alike, so everyone is more comfortable going into those busy loaner days. Follow Surgio Health on LinkedIn and find out additional information at www.surgio.com/beyondclean.

60-Second Growth Spurt: Leading Through A Crisis Aug 05, 2020

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By nature of working in healthcare, experiencing a crisis in some form is inevitable. When you're called to lead, there are a few things to consider. Join Lindsay for today's #GrowthSpurt to learn about ways you can communicate through times of crisis and exemplify true leadership.

Have a question or comment for Linds? Email her at: Lindsay@beyondclean.net

#GrowthSpurt #LindsayBrown #SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™

The Time of Your (Shelf) Life: Event Related & Time Related Sterile Storage Aug 03, 2020

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Few topics are as debated in Sterile Processing circles today as the topic of "event related sterility" and packaging shelf life. If packaging has a shelf life listed in the IFU, do you have to follow it -- or can hospitals decide to do their own thing? Does an extended period of storage constitute an "event"? How do manufacturers determine shelf life in the first place? The questions are endless, but on this week's episode of the Beyond Clean podcast we bring the dynamic duo of Jennifer Benolken and Malinda Elammari onto the show to start setting the record straight on some of the issues that confuse department personnel and accreditation surveyors alike. CE Credit -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SterileProcessing #CEs #ShelfLife #EventRelated #Storage #SterileStorage #Surgery #SPD #CSSD #MDR #Podcast

Anatomy of an IFU: What it all really means Jul 31, 2020

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There are three different instructions for use that need to be considered when preparing a medical device for sterilization: the sterilizer, the medical device itself, and the packaging system. The FDA requires that medical devices be tested in just one type of packaging system and on this week's release of the Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight Series, we speak with Barbara Ann Harmer about the maze that is instructions for use to help people understand which IFUs to use under which circumstances. How do validation and user verification work together to help you make the right decision and focus on best practices that result in patient safety? If you've ever debated this issue in your department, you're not going to want to miss this Vendor Spotlight episode so tune in 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 #InstructionsForUse #MedicalDevice #PackagingSystem #Sterilization #Validation #Verification #ONETRAY #SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SPD #CS #MDR #SPS #Surgery

Fighting Dirty: Don't Let Surgical Site Infection Data Silence Your Sterile Processing Needs Jul 29, 2020

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How do you respond to hospital administrators or surgical leaders who brush aside your Sterile Processing requests or recommendations because your facility has "low surgical site infection (SSI) rates"? Is this a helpful measurement when department leaders are still voicing equipment, staffing, and other resource concerns? In this episode of Fighting Dirty, Hank lays out a challenge for anyone trying to deny your department requests based on SSI rates alone. Tune in for some talking points for your next heart to heart with your surgical leaders, and be encouraged to stand your ground if you know your current processes aren't safe.

#FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™

Viruses and the Technicians Who Kill Them Jul 27, 2020

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Sterile Processing technicians have been on the frontlines of the fight against viruses long before anyone ever heard of COVID-19. In fact, there are many types of dangerous viruses that our teams can and do encounter on a daily basis, and our departments have to be prepared to kill them all. On this episode of the Beyond Clean podcast, we bring back an audience favorite, Wava Truscott, PhD to delve into the details of virus-ology and give us a quick lesson on these submicroscopic infectious agents. Tune in for her crash course on understanding viruses and learn what your team can do to ensure these dangerous bugs never make it out of your departments alive.

For access to this CE quiz and over 300 other free CE credits, visit our CE Credit Hub: http://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub

#BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SterileProcessing #CEs #InfectionPrevention #Virus #Viruses #Microbiology #Surgery #SPD #CSSD #MDR #Podcast

Sterile Storage Wars: Winning the Battle for Space in Sterile Processing Jul 24, 2020

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When someone asks if storage is an issue for your Sterile Processing department, what is your first response…to roll your eyes perhaps? But what if looking up…is the ticket? Let's face it, the need for space in Sterile Processing is an issue for many healthcare facilities and the implications of not having enough storage to keep up with the demand of the OR means potential revenue lost. On this episode of the Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight Series we talk with Amy Flynn, North American OR/CS Market Manager for Hänel Storage Systems about the lessons learned from other industries in using vertical space to combat the storage issues that come with adding new procedures and equipment. The vertical storage carousel technology that has benefited countless industries is available to help decrease the time it takes to pick a case cart, integrate with tracking systems to give real-time inventory data, protect the staff in your department from an ergonomic perspective, and ultimately make better use of what little storage space is available. It's time to look up and tune in to learn more.

Learn more about Hänel Storage Systems by visiting www.hanel.us. Follow Hänel Storage Systems on LinkedIn and Twitter. You can also e-mail the Hänel Storage Systems team at info@hanel.us. Download case studies and white papers at www.sterilestorage.com.

#Hänel #Rotomat #StorageCarousel #SterileStorage #LookUp #VerticalStorage #Industry #Workflow #Ergonomics #CaseCarts #SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SPD #CS #MDR #SPS #Surgery

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