Eye On Sterile Processing Department

Organizations around the world are celebration Pride month. Are you? I have never witness the LGBTQ+ community being represented in Sterile Processing. How can be celebrate? What laws protect employees? Is there discrimination in healthcare?

LGBTQ+ Health Clinics by State

Local Non-discrimination Ordinance

10 Tips for Caring for LGBTQIA+ Patients

PRIDE CELEBRATIONS

EYE ON SPD

Don't wait to prepare for your annual review. Start now. I will give you tips that will prepare you for your annual review, and get  you more.

I have moved many, many times. I moved for personal reasons, work and adventure. There are a few things that I find myself always forgetting. In this episode I will hand deliver you a list, so that you will be prepared. Good luck on your travels.

Eye On SPD

We can add value to the department outside of normal task rotation. I have a soft spot for people that can't work like they used to but love their department. I have an eye for those that have more to offer outside of being rotated to decon or not. In this episode I offer a few ideas. Thanks for listening. 

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Applicants study interview questions hoping to land a job, but what happens when the interviewer doesn't ask any of the typical questions? Can you pitch yourself in 30 seconds or less?

SPD Interview: https://spdinterview.carrd.co/

SPD Resume: https://spdready.carrd.co/

 Do you have an EIN number, Business Bank Account, Website or Process Payment System? Did you know the government has grants available for small businesses? I will give you information on this and more.

I will give you three levels of career paths that you can use to take action today! Dare to be great!

Quizlet Regulatory and Professional Agencies

Hospital Jobs with Little Schooling

https://www.healthcarepathway.com/health-care-careers/diploma-certificate-jobs/

Medical Certifications

https://medcerts.com/blog/7-quick-certifications-that-pay-well-in-healthcare

AAMI and U.S. Department of Labor https://pressroom.aami.org/posts/pressreleases/no-student-debt-us-gov-approves-biomedical-eq

OSHA complete online safety training by osha authorized provider

https://www.osha.com/

Board of Certified Safety Professionals:

https://www.bcsp.org/About/BCSP-News/understanding-osha-safety-certifications

OSHA 30 Training https://www.osha.gov/training

Infections Preventionist Certificate https://www.cbic.org/CBIC/Get-Certified/Get-Started.htm

EPA Certification Programs https://www.epa.gov/home/teaser-listing/156963/790401?field_channel_tid_op=or&field_type_tid_op=or&web_area_op=%3D&web_area=&title_op=word&title=certification&field_description_value_op=%3D&field_description_value=&field_keywords_tid=×tamp=&contenttype%5Bpage%5D=page&sort_by=timestamp&sort_order=DESC&page=1

EPA https://www.epa.gov/home/epa-certifications

Water Quality https://wqa.org/profcert

Hazardous Drugs Management Certificate https://www.ptcb.org/credentials/hazardous-drug-management-certificate

Indoor Air Quality Certificate https://ww2.epatest.com/iaq/

The American Council for Accredited Certification

https://www.acac.org/cert/infectioncontrolcertification.aspx#CEICT

If you have a degree in biology etc. American Board of Industrial Hygienist.

http://www.abih.org/about-abih/qualifications

Organizations are increasing the minimum wage for new employees but they are leaving out their tenured staff. What will you do if you don't get a wage increase? Will you leave? Will you negotiate for a higher pay? In this episode, I will give you tools, resources and ideas that will help you navigate your decision. 

SKILLS ASSESSMENTS

CHECK YOUR PAY

You are a Brand. You can take several steps everyday at work to increase your knowledge, skills and value. You don't have to be a supervisor to think like one. Start imagining the things you can do,  to cut cost or time, and increase workflow. Listen today for 29 minutes worth of tips. Please share.

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MIND MAPPING FOR CREATING PROCESSES

Her first week of work, she was called into the office, and asked if this was the job for her. Michael inspired his team and manager to get certified, creating a career ladder.

SPD TOOLS 

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