Season 2 of SPD911 kicks off live from the SIPS Scrub Ball Conference. In this special episode, Dr. Jake, Sharon Green Golden, and Derrick Jones unpack the invisible forces breaking sterile processing departments — from high turnover to unchecked politics inside the hospital.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

Why some hospitals treat SPD techs as disposable and how to fix it

How real leadership develops talent vs. just filling open slots

Why certified techs still fail without standardization

How SPD leaders can get a true seat at the table with OR, Infection Control, and Hospital Executives

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When culture slips, patient safety follows. In Episode 11 of SPD911, Dr. Jake and Derrick Jones break down the real cracks hiding inside sterile processing departments—where checklists replace competence, seniority replaces accountability, and training stops on paper.

What’s inside this episode:

Why relying on checklists alone puts your hospital at risk

The hard truth about certified techs vs. real performance

How leadership trust gets lost—and how to rebuild it

Why staying too long in one role can stifle department growth

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It’s not always about infection. Sometimes what breaks a sterile processing department is leadership failure, communication gaps, and misplaced trust. In Episode 10 of SPD911, Dr. Jake, Karen Cherry Brown, and Derrick Jones have a raw conversation about why sterile isn’t always safe—and how to rebuild trust before it’s too late.

What’s inside this episode:

Why compliance checklists aren’t enough to keep SPD safe

How leadership handoffs, succession, and trust affect department survival

How to balance micromanagement and leadership without burning out

Why sterile processing is really a profit protector—and how to prove it

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Sterile processing departments don’t just break down from audits or missing trays—most of the damage happens from the inside. In this episode of SPD911, Dr. Jake, Sharon Green Golden, and Karen Cherry Brown take on the real internal battles: night shift getting ignored, uneven training, decon avoidance, and toxic team habits that destroy departments from within.

In this episode:

How to create real accountability between shifts without causing division

Why one-size-fits-all training fails—and how to fix it

How to break the habit of techs refusing to rotate or avoiding decon

Why leadership presence matters more than memos or emails

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Not every breakdown in sterile processing is visible. In this episode of SPD911, Dr. Jake, Sharon Green Golden, and Derek Jones uncover the hidden risks threatening SPD departments today—from cybersecurity attacks to physical injuries no one is tracking.

In this episode:

How a cyberattack can shut down sterile processing—and how to prepare for it

The real conversation around going green in SPD: cost versus performance

Why cutting traveler staff without a development plan is a guaranteed failure

How poor workstation design is sending SPD techs to workers' comp

For leaders, techs, and executives serious about protecting both patients and staff, this episode pulls no punches.

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Night shifts with no backup. Leaders who say help is coming but never deliver. New SPD techs stuck in the no experience, no job cycle. In Episode 7 of SPD911, Dr. Jake, Sharon Green Golden, and Derek Jones break down what really happens when sterile processing professionals feel alone, overworked, and undervalued—and how to actually change it.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

How to document, communicate, and protect yourself when left solo on shift

Why hospitals keep hiring for experience but won’t create experience

How to balance respect, advocacy, and leadership without losing your team

The truth about hero syndrome in SPD and why it hurts more than it helps

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In this episode of SPD911, Dr. Jake is joined by SIPS Healthcare founder Karen Cherry Brown and Director of Clinical Operations Derek Jones for a real conversation about the leadership gap in sterile processing.

If you think hard work alone makes a great leader—this episode is for you.

- Why sterile processing leaders fail (even if they’re great techs)

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What’s really causing those wet packs, contaminated trays, and ignored water quality reports in your sterile processing department? In Episode 5 of SPD911, Dr. Jake, Sharon Green Golden, and Derek Jones dig into why these issues are more common than people admit—and exactly how to address them.

- How to get your upline to take SPD issues seriously

If you're tired of hearing "that's just how it is"—this episode is your playbook for changing the game.

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Most sterile processing leaders wait until things break before speaking up. In Episode 4 of SPD911, Dr. Jake and Sharon Green Golden break down exactly why that’s the wrong play.

This episode is all about:

If you’re tired of waiting for permission to lead, this one’s for you.

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Join Dr. Jake Taylor-Jacobs, President of COO Sips Healthcare, as he dives into the most pressing issues facing sterile processing departments (SPD). Together with compliance expert Sharon Green-Golden and operational efficiency specialist Derek Jones Sr., this episode provides a comprehensive look into the unseen challenges faced by SPD professionals, such as the fear culture that silences whistleblowers, and the mental health struggles exacerbated by high-pressure environments. The discussion also explores the silent failures in SPDs that lead to patient safety risks and calls for a shift from reactive to proactive safety measures. Don't miss the opportunity to enhance your leadership skills and workplace strategies as you engage with industry's best practices and expert guidance.