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Real Talk: Sterile Processing Impact on Infections Jul 22, 2020

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On this week's episode, Bob discusses Sterile Processing professionals' impact on infections. Bob hops on his favorite soapbox to discuss how important it is that Sterile Processing departments have the resources they need and gives a call to action to start a #SterileProcessingRevolution.

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

#RealTalk #BobMarrs #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™

ANSI/AAMI ST58:2013 | Chemical Sterilization & HLD Jul 20, 2020

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On this episode of the Beyond Clean podcast, we dust off that library in your manager's office to take a look at a one particular document you may have never cracked open before - ANSI/AAMI ST58:2013 (Chemical Sterilization and High-Level Disinfection in Health Care Facilities). To help us with this little exploration into the pages of recommended practices, we invited Janet Prust, Director of Standards and Global Business Development at 3M Health Care. Don't miss this opportunity to get an important overview of the topics covered in ST58 and gain insight into the world of high-level disinfection from one of the leading subject matter experts in the field.

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#BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SterileProcessing #CEs #InfectionPrevention #ANSI #AAMI #ST58 #HLD #ChemicalSterilization #Quality #Surgery #SPD #CSSD #MDR #Podcast

60-Second Growth Spurt: Presenting without speaking Jul 15, 2020

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Did you know that you don't have to be a "speaker" to present valuable information? Join Lindsay for today's #GrowthSpurt to learn about simple ways you can communicate process improvements and department successes without having to speak in front of an audience.

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

#GrowthSpurt #LindsayBrown #SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™

The Goal is Zero: An IUSS Success Story Jul 13, 2020

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One may be the "loneliest number" in the lyrics of the classic rock band Three Dog Night, but zero is the number Sterile Processing professionals love to see in their departments. In particular, zero is the ultimate goal for teams seeking to reduce their hospital's Immediate Use Steam Sterilization (IUSS) rate. On this episode of the Beyond Clean podcast (with new 1 CE approval!), we sat down with Jason Pacino, CRCST, Sterile Processing Operations Manager at Highland Hospital of Rochester NY to discuss why his team focused on this metric, and how they got to that magic number as a hospital. Tune in for his modern-day success story, and ideas for how your Sterile Processing team could one day close your IUSS autoclaves for good!

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#BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SterileProcessing #CEs #InfectionPrevention #IUSS #ImmediateUse #Flash #Metrics #Quality #Surgery #SPD #CSSD #MDR #Podcast

Fighting Dirty: Don't Rush the Brush - Patients Deserve Every Second of Safety Jul 08, 2020

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How many of you have ever read a brushing IFU for one of your instruments and wondered to yourself, "Who spends 60 seconds actually doing nothing by brushing the distal tip of this device?" Out of all the steps that could be skipped or short-circuited during manual cleaning, brushing is the most likely offender. We see it on a regular basis during onsite assessments, and if you have spent any time in an Endo or SPD department, you have likely seen non-compliant brushing as well. On this episode of Fighting Dirty, Hank gives a simple but hugely important encouragement: Don't rush the brush. Tune in and don't forget that every swipe of a bristle says "safety"...

#FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™

All Together Now: Sterile Processing Centralization Jul 06, 2020

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All for one and one for all isn't just a slogan for the growing number of centralized reprocessing centers in the United States. More and more Sterile Processing leaders and technicians are experiencing the pressures of growing surgical volume, limited space, and health systems looking for more standardization. On this premiere episode of Season 9 of Beyond Clean, we talk with Lori Ferrer, BS, CST, CRCST, the Director of the Central Processing Center at Fairview Health about the growing trends of the centralization of Sterile Processing services in the US and discuss how & why her team received national recognition for their department in 2020. Tune in for her insights on their journey and encouragement for how to further engage surgeons and administrators on the critical work your reprocessing teams are doing every day.

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

#BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SterileProcessing #CEs #InfectionPrevention #Collaboration #Centralization #Leadership #Teamwork #Awards #Surgery #SPD #CSSD #MDR #Podcast

Real Talk: On Turning to Social Media for Answers Jul 01, 2020

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On this week's episode, Bob dives into the topic of finding answers (right or wrong) through social media groups. What are the critical things to consider when crowdsourcing information that you need to do your job? Tune in for more clinical education and training around #SterileProcessingSocialMedia.

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

#RealTalk #BobMarrs #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™

Joel Schafer: Autoclave Testing & Validation - The Science of Sterile Jun 29, 2020

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As the backbone of most Sterile Processing workflows around the globe, steam sterilization is a massively important topic. And yet there are still pervasive misunderstandings across the industry regarding how and why our autoclaves should be tested, and just as importantly, when it is necessary to validate their performance. In addition to proper loading and use, a number of other aspects of care and maintenance go into ensuring these devices operate at maximum safety and efficiency. On this re-release episode from Season 3 of Beyond Clean, we talked to Joel Schafer about the science of steam sterilization and take you #BeyondSteam.

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

#WeFightDirty #BeyondClean #Joel Schafer #Podcast #SurgeryStartsHere #SterileProcessing #Hospitals #MedicalDevice #Steam #Sterilization #CEs

60-Second Growth Spurt: Easing Stress Jun 24, 2020

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Laughter is the best medicine and brings with it a host of business benefits that can benefit your staff and your department. Join Lindsay for today's #GrowthSpurt to learn about simple ways you can ease the stress that comes with performing critical, life-saving tasks in Sterile Processing.

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

#GrowthSpurt #LindsayBrown #SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™

Daniel Coole: All You Ever Wanted to Know about Stainless Steel Jun 22, 2020

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Few materials in the world have come to define a Sterile Processing professional more than stainless steel. We are literally surrounded by it – our sinks are composed of it, our washers are encased by it, our assembly tables are covered with it, and yes – 99% of the tools of our trade are manufactured from it. And yet, even with this daily familiarity with stainless steel instrumentation, there are still many things not known or misunderstood about this marvelous metal. On this re-release episode from Season 3 of Beyond Clean, we asked Daniel Coole everything you ever wanted to know about stainless steel and start answering some of these important questions.

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

#WeFightDirty #BeyondClean #DanielCoole #Podcast #SurgeryStartsHere #SterileProcessing #Hospitals #MedicalDevice #Stainless #Steel #CEs #SurgicalInstruments

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