SPD 911 | With Dr. Jake Tayler Jacobs, Sharon Greene-Golden & Derrick Jones Sr.

SPD 911 | With Dr. Jake Tayler Jacobs, Sharon Greene-Golden & Derrick Jones Sr.

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SPD 911 | With Dr. Jake Tayler Jacobs, Sharon Greene-Golden & Derrick Jones Sr. episodes

  • EP. 206: Standards Under Fire | Dr. Jake Tayler Jacobs - Sharon Greene-Golden - Derrick Jones | #SPD911 @SIPSHEALTHCARE ​

    SPD911 Season 2, Episode 6: “Standards Under Fire” 🔥 When the pressure’s on, do you protect the standard — or protect your job? In this powerful episode of SPD911, we’re tackling what happens when doing things the right way collides with doing things the fast way. From ignored IFUs to leadership pushing unsafe shortcuts, this episode is for every SPD professional who’s ever felt stuck between compliance and chaos.


    🔍 Episode Scenarios
    1️⃣ Getting Staff to Follow IFUs: “What do you do when your team skips steps and says, ‘We’ve always done it this way’?”

    2️⃣ Leadership Pressure to Cut Corners: “How do you handle it when management asks you to move faster by bending the rules?”

    3️⃣ Documenting Safety Concerns: “How can you protect yourself — and your patients — when reporting noncompliance?”

    4️⃣ Convincing Staff That ‘Sterile Is Not Just Clean’: “How do you shift the mindset from ‘looks clean’ to truly sterile?”

    5️⃣ Handling Sterilizer Failures: “What’s the right move when SPD gets blamed for something that isn’t your fault?”

    💬 Real Talk. Real Leadership. Our hosts break down how to stand firm under pressure, communicate effectively, and lead with integrity even when others don’t. Expect motivational but real-world guidance — not theory, but tactics that protect your license, your department, and your patients.

    💡 Closing Wisdom Because upholding standards isn’t about perfection — it’s about commitment. Every host leaves a direct, personal message to the SPD professionals fighting to do what’s right when no one’s watching. “We are the emergency response team for sterile processing.” “From the basement to the boardroom.” “Someone has to be the standard bearer — let it be you.”

    🚨 Join the Movement Be part of the Executive Edge Community at SPD911.com .

    Get access to: Documentation tools & templates Leadership coaching & support Peer mentorship for standing firm on standards

    1 hr 8 min
  • EP. 205 Staffing & Workload Nightmares Understaffed | Dr. Jake Tayler Jacobs - Sharon Greene-Golden - Derrick Jones | #SPD911 @SIPSHEALTHCARE ​
    SPD911 Season 2, Episode 5: Staffing & Workload Nightmares Understaffed. Overworked. Burned out. In this episode of SPD911, we tackle the top staffing struggles sterile processing professionals face every day: How to speak up about chronic understaffing without retaliation What to do when you’re forced to cover multiple roles in one shift How to push for realistic staffing levels in trauma hospitals Ways to manage burnout when vacations aren’t approved and shifts run long How to prioritize urgent trays and last-minute OR requests under pressure 💡 Practical strategies + motivational guidance to help SPD pros stay safe, resilient, and effective. 👥 Join the free Executive Edge Community → SPD911.com 📌 Get resources: staffing models, workload trackers, and leadership training 🔜 Next Week: The Leadership Ladder — From Tech to Supervisor SPD911: From the basement to the boardroom, we are the emergency response team for sterile processing. 👉 Like, subscribe, and share to support the SPD community!
    1 hr
  • EP. 204: “SPD vs OR: The Blame Game | Dr. Jake Tayler Jacobs - Sharon Greene-Golden - Derrick Jones | #SPD911 @SIPSHEALTHCARE ​
    Daily tension. Pointing fingers. Delayed cases. In this episode we stop the spiral and show exactly how leaders reset the relationship between SPD and the OR—without compromising safety, standards, or respect.

    What we cover (scenarios) Constant Conflict Between SPD & OR — How do I stop the daily firefights and reset collaboration? SPD Blamed for Canceled Cases — How do I respond when SPD gets scapegoated—even when root cause is upstream? Escalating OR Errors — What’s the right way to escalate repeated issues without escalating the drama? Educating OR on Instrument Care — How do we train up without sounding condescending? Building Trust with Surgeons — How do we earn credibility with surgeons who dismiss SPD? You’ll walk away with A blame-to-process script that redirects heat toward facts, standards, and fixes.

    A closed-loop pathway for errors (report → huddle → corrective action → verify). A simple education plan for the OR (micro in-services, visual cues, return audits). A surgeon trust playbook (preference card alignment, proactive briefs, rapid-recover tactics). Metrics that change behavior: tray completeness %, return condition score, delay minutes, IUSS trends. Closing Wisdom We speak directly to techs and leaders who feel invisible or unfairly blamed. Professionalism + consistency change cultures. Take one step this week: educate, communicate, or de-escalate—then repeat. Join the community (free) Level up your leadership inside Executive Edge → SPD911.com Mentorship, playbooks, and peers who’ve solved the same SPD–OR tensions.

    Next Week Episode 5: “Compliance Under Pressure: Meeting Standards When You’re Short on Time.” How to stay aligned with AAMI/Joint Commission when the workload feels impossible. Helpful resources mentioned SIPS Next Step Leadership (career pathway + conflict tools) Scrub Ball networking for building OR relationships Additional templates & reading inside Executive Edge. ––– From the basement to the boardroom.

    We’re the emergency response team for sterile processing. Why not you? #SPD911 #SterileProcessing #OperatingRoom #OR #Perioperative #PatientSafety #HealthcareLeadership #AAMI #JointCommission
    1 hr 10 min
  • EP 203: Handling Toxic Culture | Dr. Jake Tayler Jacobs - Sharon Greene-Golden - Derrick Jones | #SPD911 @SIPSHEALTHCARE ​
    Toxic culture in Sterile Processing can feel like an impossible battle — shortcuts ignored, unsafe practices overlooked, morale sinking, and favoritism running wild. But how do you keep your standards (and your sanity) when the department around you feels broken?

    In this powerful live episode, the SPD911 crew tackles five real-world scenarios that many technicians face every day:

    Cutting Corners in SPD: What do you do when coworkers skip steps and management looks the other way?

    Reporting Unsafe Practices: How can you escalate issues without being labeled a “troublemaker”?

    Confronting Supervisors: What’s the right way to challenge a leader who ignores IFUs?

    Keeping Morale Up: How do you stay motivated when turnover, stress, and negativity dominate? Favoritism in the Department: How can you navigate unfair promotions and biased treatment? Each scenario will be broken down with honest discussion, real strategies, and guidance from leaders who have been in the trenches.

    The episode will close with direct messages from each host, encouraging resilience and reminding SPD professionals that toxic culture does not define their value, their future, or their impact on patient care. Plus:

    ✅ Join the free SPD911 Community at SPD911.com for leadership development, peer support, and mentorship.

    ✅ Access resources like the SIPS Next Step Leadership Program and upcoming events such as The Scrub Ball, where culture and leadership are front and center. This is more than a conversation. It’s a survival guide for anyone working in SPD under toxic conditions — and a roadmap toward healthier teams and stronger leadership.

    👉 Don’t just endure toxic culture. Learn how to rise above it.
    1 hr 11 min
  • EP 202: Breaking Through to Management | Dr. Jake Tayler Jacobs - Derrick Jones | #SPD911 @SIPSHEALTHCARE ​
    In this episode, we tackle the real struggles SPD techs face when stepping up to leadership. From the certification vs. experience dilemma, to prepping for your first management interview, to deciding if leadership is even the right move for you—we cover it all.

    We’ll also dig into the skills gap that separates great techs from great managers and how to communicate with executives who don’t “get” SPD. Tune in for real talk, practical strategies, and encouragement as you prepare to break through from the basement to the boardroom.
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    56 min
  • EP: 201 Invisible Pressure The Hidden Forces Breaking SPDs | Dr. Jake Tayler Jacobs - Sharon Greene-Golden - Derrick Jones | #SPD911 @SIPSHEALTHCARE ​

    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

      Join the SPD911 Executive Edge Community for live trainings and full replays: https://spd911.com

      Listen to SPD911 on Apple Podcasts: https://sipshealthcare.com/podcast

      1 hr 51 min
    • EP. 11: The Culture Cracks Threaten Patient Safety | Dr. Jake Tayler Jacobs - Derrick Jones | #SPD911 @SIPSHEALTHCARE ​

      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

        Join the SPD911 Executive Edge Community for live trainings and full replays: https://spd911.com

        Listen to SPD911 on Apple Podcasts: https://sipshealthcare.com/podcast

        1 hr 20 min
      • Ep. 10: When Sterile Isn't Safe | The Broken Trust Inside SPD | Dr. Jake Tayler Jacobs - Karen Cherry Brown - Derrick Jones | #SPD911 @SIPSHEALTHCARE ​

        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

          Join the SPD911 Executive Edge Community for live trainings and full replays: https://spd911.com

          Listen to SPD911 on Apple Podcasts: https://sipshealthcare.com/podcast

           

          1 hr 15 min
        • Ep 9: The Internal Battle From Decon Drama to Personality Clashes | Dr. Jake Tayler Jacobs - Sharon Greene-Golden - Karen Cherry Brown | #SPD911 @SIPSHEALTHCARE ​

          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

            Join the SPD911 Executive Edge Community for live trainings and full replays: https://spd911.com

            Listen to SPD911 on Apple Podcasts: https://sipshealthcare.com/podcast

             

            1 hr 10 min
          • Ep 8: Hidden Threats & Silent Strain What s Really Breaking the SPD | Dr. Jake Tayler Jacobs - Sharon Greene-Golden - Derrick Jones | #SPD911 @SIPSHEALTHCARE ​

            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.

              Join the SPD911 Executive Edge Community for full episode replays and live trainings: https://spd911.com

              Listen to SPD911 on Apple Podcasts: https://sipshealthcare.com/podcast

              1 hr 13 min

            About SPD 911 | With Dr. Jake Tayler Jacobs, Sharon Greene-Golden & Derrick Jones Sr.

            From the publisher's feed

            When surgery happens, there’s a whole team making sure the tools are clean, safe, and ready. That team is the Sterile Processing Department (SPD). But most people don’t see what goes on behind the scenes—or how much can go wrong if leadership isn’t strong.