Beyond Clean Podcast

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Bob Marrs: The CS Professional as a Patient, Lessons in Leadership, and Surgical Instrument Quality Oct 16, 2017

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This week on Beyond Clean we speak with Bob Marrs, Director of Consulting Services & Field Operations with Aesculap. Bob has worked in the Perioperative setting for 20 years in various roles ranging from Certified Surgical Technologist to SPD Technician, Case Cart Coordinator, Sterile Processing Supervisor, Manager and Director. He has been a professional consultant for five years and is a trained surgical instrument expert. He is a certified Instructor through IAHCSMM, has been published in numerous healthcare publications, and was a contributor to the IAHCSMM 7th edition manual and IAHCSMM CHL Leadership Manual. Bob has a deep passion for excellence in Sterile Processing and believes that certification through education provides the foundation needed for superior patient care.

Segment 1 - 03:20

Camp Barnabas Experience
Viewing the Role of CS After Being a Patient
Publishing CS Metrics for Patients to Access

Segment 2 - 21:56

Lessons Learned as a CS Leader
Tips on Developing Leaders in CS
Should Vendors Be Certified Too?

Segment 3 - 40:00

Pakistan Instruments
German Stainless Steel
Quality Trends

Join us next week when our guest will be Dan Vukelich, President at The Association of Medical Device Reprocessors #beyondclean

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CS Week Success Stories Oct 13, 2017

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Justin and Hank share their thoughts on three success stories from around the globe recognizing the accomplishments of Sterile Processing Technicians and Leaders during CS Week.

Stephen Kovach: "The CPD Guy", Enhanced visual inspection technologies, Legal Responsibilities Oct 09, 2017

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This week on Beyond Clean we speak with Stephen Kovach, Director of Education at Healthmark Industries. He has been in the Hospital field for over 37 years. Stephen is active both on the state and national levels of various organizations having held many positions. He is a voting member on various AAMI committees and has a personal web site where you can read many of his articles; www.cpdguy.net. He has also authored chapters in both the IAHCSMM 7th Technical manual and the Management manual. He is very proud to say that he has "WORKED IN CENTRAL SERVICE".

Segment 1 - 03:12

Biographic/Industry Experience
Becoming "The CPD Guy"
Overview of Crazy4Clean

Segment 2 - 19:18

Infection, Device Design, and IFUs
Enhanced Visual Inspection
Overview of Available Technologies for Inspection

Segment 3 - 36:49

Flexible Scope Cleaning Challenges
Legal Responsbility
Realistic Expectations & Mentorship

Join us next week when our guest will be Bob Marrs, Director of Consulting Services & Field Operations with Aesculap. #beyondclean

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Jim Stobinski: Industry Certifications, Research Studies on Certification Impact, The Power of Data Oct 02, 2017

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This week on Beyond Clean we speak with Jim Stobinski, CEO at The Competency and Credentialing Institute. Jim has in excess of 25 years' experience in the operating room with work roles which have included janitor, orderly, staff nurse and a variety of supervisory positions. His education includes a diploma of nursing from the Toledo Hospital School of Nursing and a BSN and MSN from East Carolina University. He earned his PhD in International Health Research from Touro University International in June of 2011 for a study of competency and skill acquisition in perioperative nurses. In 2014 he was one of the authors of a research study published in the AORN Journal regarding the correlation between perioperative nursing characteristics and nursing sensitive outcomes for surgical patients.

Segment 1 - 04:09

About The Competency and Credentialing Institute
Operating Room Certifications
Impact of Value Based Purchasing

Segment 2 - 19:34

Surgical Site Infection Studies
Early Studies on Certification and Staffing Complications
Collecting and Connecting Data from Various Sources

Segment 3 - 36:53

What Does This Mean for CS/SPD Professionals?
The Future of Certification
The Perceived Value of Certification Tool

Join us next week when our guest will be Stephen Kovach, Director of Education at Healthmark Industries. #beyondclean

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Daniel Coole: Manufacturing Surgical Instruments, Healthcare Regulation in the United Kingdom, Instrument Coatings and Tracking Sep 25, 2017

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This week on Beyond Clean we speak with Daniel Coole, Managing Director at Surgical Holdings in the United Kingdom. Daniel has over 20 years in the Surgical Instrument Manufacturing Industry and is the Chair of the Surgical Instruments Special Interest Section for the Association of British Healthcare Industries.

Segment 1 - 01:58

Introduction to Daniel & Manufacturing
Industry Changes
Differences between UK & US

Segment 2 - 19:27

Overview of HTM 01-01
Impact of regulation on innovation
National Apprenticeship Scheme

Segment 3 - 39:10

Instrument Coatings
Preparing for UDI regulation
RFID and Instrument Tracking

Join us next week when our guest will be Jim Stobinski, CEO at The Competency and Credentialing Institute. #beyondclean

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Thomas Overbey: Ultrasonic Cleaning, Game of Reprocessing Challenge, and Social Media Insights Sep 18, 2017

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This week on Beyond Clean we speak with Thomas Overbey, Director of Marketing at Ultra Clean Systems. Thomas' achievements include producing numerous live interactive surgical broadcasts, as well as on-demand continuing education content.

Segment 1 - 02:32

Ultrasonic Cleaning Overview
Current Trends and Common Misconceptions
Buyer's Guide Discussion

Segment 2 - 23:59

Game of Reprocessing Challenge Concept
Requirements for Submission
Importance of Professional Conferences
Vendors Role in Education

Segment 3 - 38:13

NewsSplash - Positive Messaging
Cutting Edge Social Media Technology in Medicine

Join us next week when our guest will be Daniel Coole, Managing Director at Surgical Holdings in the United Kingdom. #beyondclean

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Patrick Dotts: SPD/OR Temp Staffing & Travelers Sep 11, 2017

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This week on Beyond Clean we speak with Patrick Dotts, Division Director at Soliant Health. Patrick is a healthcare placement professional whose primary focus is contracting high quality Nursing, Allied and Therapy professionals to hospital clients.

Segment 1 - 03:05

Introduction to the staffing model
Challenges with agency staffing
Market variations across the country

Segment 2 - 18:11

What to look for in an agency
Preparing to receive an agency technician
Adopting a 3rd party rating system

Segment 3 - 39:56

Benefits of becoming a traveling technician
What to consider before traveling
Common mistakes new travelers make

Join us next week when our guest will be Thomas Overbey, Director of Marketing at Ultra Clean Systems. #beyondclean

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Alison Sonstelie: CS/SPD Department of The Year Award Sep 05, 2017

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This week on Beyond Clean we speak with Alison Sonstelie, Supply Chain Manager - Sanford Fargo Medical Center at Sanford Health about her positive experiences working in Sterile Processing, The 2014 CS/SPD Department of the Year Award, and her career growth into Supply Chain management.

Segment 1 - 03:00

Successful management model for career growth
Importance of IAHCSMM
Biggest Challenges to SPD Departments and Professionals today

Segment 2 - 20:34

2014 CS/SPD Department of the Year & Confidence Builder Award
State of the department before and after improvements
Biggest wins and best practices

Segment 3 - 42:21

Transition from SPD to Supply Chain Management
How to prepare for professional advancement
SPD alignment within the organizational structure and opportunities for improvement

Join us next week when our guest will be Patrick Dotts, Division Director at Soliant Health.

Shawn Flynn: Medical Device Instructions for Use Aug 21, 2017

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This week on Beyond Clean we speak with Shawn Flynn, a Consultant, Entrepreneur, and Medical Device Inventor who is the founder and President of The Peritorum Group. Shawn gives listeners a look inside the process of gaining 510k approval and building a quality system that includes a risk analysis component. Dealing with various cycle times, the resulting bottleneck, and who to contact when dealing with smaller startup device companies is also covered. While there can be great pressure to cut corners in order to meet demand, Shawn encourages technicians and managers to have the backbone to say no and advises that the good device representatives will support the smart and safe decision. Hank and Justin then raise the topic of UDI regulation and the possible role it could play in improving communication, especially in regards to real time updates of the Instructions for Use. The interview closes with the feasibility of requiring manufacturers to choose from three standard processing options and if employing an expert in sterile processing would help the technical writers develop instructions that can be more easily interpreted.

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Michael Matthews: Partnering w/ Infection Control Aug 21, 2017

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This week on Beyond Clean we speak with Michael Matthews, Manager of Central Sterile at Baptist Health in Arkansas. Mike is a rising star in the Sterile Processing industry, who has taken a particular interest in regards to compensation and education requirements for front-line technicians. Michael offers his insight into how managers can determine the value of a high quality technician and making the most of a role in sterile processing and opening new opportunities while climbing the career ladder. The main topic of conversation surrounds how to effectively partner with Infection Control to meet the needs of the institution and increase awareness of the important challenges facing departments across the country. We hope you will enjoy our inaugural episode of Beyond Clean!

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