Beyond Clean Podcast

The preference sheet: a #CleanFreaks guide to case cart picking success....or is it? For most departments, these documents are outdated, incomplete, or completely dependent upon the picker's expertise to interpret. On this week's episode of Beyond Clean Season 26, Sterile Processing Consultant Art Babiy joins us to give a crash course in "Case Cart Picking 101!" From exposing the real challenges behind effective case cart picking, staff training, and more – we're uncovering why this crucial process is about more than just following a checklist. Whether you're a picking pro or picking up a preference sheet for the first time – this episode is packed with insights to help you pick the perfect case cart, every procedure, every time!

Season 26 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 https://www.beyondcleanmedia.com/ce-credit-hub to access this quiz and over 350 other free CE credits. 

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On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Transportation: The Most Overlooked Phase of Flexible Endoscope Reprocessing?" with our Flexible Endoscope Expert™, Michael Matthews.

To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean mailing list by visiting: http://www.beyondcleanmedia.com

Do you know a #SterileProcessing expert who you'd love to hear from on our series? Or do you have a question for one of our current experts? Contact us at any time via email at: [email protected]

Until next time, keep fighting dirty!

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When was the last time a surgeon needed a tray "right now" - and your SPD had to rush and make it happen? Whether it's a compromised tray or another add-on case, these high-pressure situations put both our processes and patients at risk. In this episode of "The Processes that Save Lives," we explore the complexities of instrument turnovers with Rebecca Lauber, member of the Beyond Clean Advisory Group and Regional OR/SPD Trainer. From managing urgent requests to preventing cut corners, Rebecca reveals how effective planning, communication, and data can transform your SPD's turnover challenges into patient safety wins. Does your current turnover process stand up to the demands of your OR's busy schedule? Tune in today and discover how to take your turnover process from chaos to confidence!

Season 26 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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On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "How is a Rigid Container Different than Wrap?" with our Sterile Containers Expert™, Mike Strand.

To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean mailing list by visiting: http://www.beyondcleanmedia.com

Do you know a #SterileProcessing expert who you'd love to hear from on our series? Or do you have a question for one of our current experts? Contact us at any time via email at: [email protected]

Until next time, keep fighting dirty!

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Ever wonder what happens to those broken instruments once you place them in the repair bin? Their journey from the repair bin to the repair van and back again is more complex—and critical—than you might think! On this week’s episode of Beyond Clean Season 26, Chase Elms, Sterile Processing Supervisor and member of the Beyond Clean Advisory Group, joins us to go beyond the repair bin and explore the intricacies of instrument repair management. From navigating complex repair contracts to improving communication with repair vendors, Chase reveals how a streamlined repair process can enhance your department's performance and safeguard patient safety. Are your techs sending the right instruments to the right vendors? Do you know the true cost of your repair program? Tune in now and discover how you can transform your SPD’s instrument repair strategy!

Season 26 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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On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Generative AI for Sterile Processing," with our Artificial Intelligence Expert™, Yeshwanth Pulijala, PhD.

To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean mailing list by visiting: http://www.beyondcleanmedia.com

Do you know a #SterileProcessing expert who you'd love to hear from on our series? Or do you have a question for one of our current experts? Contact us at any time via email at: [email protected]

Until next time, keep fighting dirty!

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Wet Packs. Two words no Sterile Processing technician wants to hear in the middle of a busy shift. One wet tray means rewrapping an entire load, scrambling to meet turnaround times, and potentially throwing off the OR’s schedule. So, what if the solution to eliminating wet packs was all in how you load your sterilizer cart? In this episode of Beyond Clean's "The Processes that Save Lives," we talk to David Jagrosse, President of David Jagrosse Consulting, about all things sterilizer loading! From the importance of proper tray placement to navigating the do's and don'ts of mixed loads, David exposes the surprising impact all of this can have on your SPD’s sterilization success. Join the conversation today and say goodbye to your sterilizer headaches and hello to sterilizer excellence!

Season 26 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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On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "How Does a Container Work in a Steam Sterilizer?" with our Sterile Containers Expert™, Mike Strand.

To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean mailing list by visiting: http://www.beyondcleanmedia.com

Do you know a #SterileProcessing expert who you'd love to hear from on our series? Or do you have a question for one of our current experts? Contact us at any time via email at: [email protected]

Until next time, keep fighting dirty!

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Grab your cleaning brushes, fill up those sinks, and turn up the volume, it's time to dive into the complex world of manual cleaning! In this Season 26 premiere episode of Beyond Clean, "The Processes that Save Lives," Sean Weir, aka "The Bearded Educator," joins us to scrub away at industry assumptions and to shine a spotlight on the critical role manual cleaning plays in our reprocessing workflows. From OR pretreatment processes to automated vs manual cleaning, Sean weighs in on the key factors that can make or break your SPD's decontamination success. Buckle up as we tackle the ongoing brush reuse debate, uncover the "whys" behind each cleaning step, and expose the hidden challenges that could be lurking in your decontamination area. Don't miss out, tune in to this action-packed episode today!

Season 26 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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On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "Placing AI at the Core of Your Sterile Processing Operations," with our Artificial Intelligence Expert™, Yeshwanth Pulijala, PhD.

To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean mailing list by visiting: http://www.beyondcleanmedia.com

Do you know a #SterileProcessing expert who you'd love to hear from on our series? Or do you have a question for one of our current experts? Contact us at any time via email at: [email protected]

Until next time, keep fighting dirty!

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