In this episode of SPOT Radio, Charlie Webb, CPPL, speaks with Karen Goelst. Karen and Charlie dive into strategies for building consensus across departments. By presenting a multi-benefit sales proposition—one that speaks to the priorities of clinical teams, procurement officers, and risk managers alike—they explore how layering value can break through resistance and foster collaborative buy-in.

About Karen Goelst: 

As CEO of KleenEdge, a company specializing in privacy curtain compliance software and patented “no-ladder” exchange solutions, our focus is on empowering hospitals with cost-saving innovations that get patient curtains exchanged on time.

With over 14 years in architectural specialties, we leverage lean, safe workflows along with technology to mitigate healthcare-acquired infections, ensuring patient and staff safety.

KleenEdge has pioneered software that empowers on-time curtain exchanges while providing actionable data. Our mission centers on delivering safety-driven, cost-saving tools that address compliance and infection control challenges while supporting hospitals in optimizing their resources effectively.

Karen Goelst Email: [email protected] 

Roadtrip webpage: www.kleenedge.com

Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kleenedge/ 

In this thought-provoking episode of SPOT Radio, host Charlie Webb, CPPL, sits down with sustainability advocate Samantha Smith to explore the critical intersection of healthcare and environmental responsibility. Together, they unpack the growing urgency to make hospitals and clinics more sustainable—without compromising patient care or regulatory compliance. 

They also dive into the cultural and institutional hurdles that often slow progress, and how a possible shift towards a data-driven decision-making can open new possibilities for long-term impact.

If you’ve ever wondered how medical facilities can reduce their environmental footprint while maintaining safety and sterility, this episode will leave you inspired—and armed with insights to make a difference.

About Samantha Smith: DIRECTOR, SUSTAINABILITY AND PRODUCT STEWARDSHIP

Senior MedTech leader in Sustainability, ESG, and Product Stewardship, shaping corporate strategy, securing executive alignment, and delivering measurable business and environmental impact. Selected by Medtronic’s Executive Leadership Team to build and scale the first R&D function focused on Sustainability, securing $4M+ in funding. Defined and reported to investors Medtronic’s first external-facing Sustainability Product and Packaging goals. Trusted voice in MedTech Sustainability, representing the company in key industry and customer forums.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Sustainability Strategy & External Reporting: Secured $4M+ in executive-approved funding to build Medtronic’s first R&D function focused on Sustainability and defined external product and packaging ESG goals reported to investors, embedding ESG into product innovation and driving investor confidence.

Cost Savings & Risk Mitigation: 

Negotiated $100M+ in Master Supply Agreements for packaging, delivering 5% year-over-year cost savings and protecting Medtronic from COVID-related supply chain price surges, saving $10M+.

Operational Excellence & Circularity:

Integrated circularity and eco-design criteria into Medtronic’s New Product Development process, advancing FY30 sustainability commitments

Samantha Smith Email: [email protected]

Linkedin:  linkedin.com/in/samanthakeeneysmith

On this episode of SPOT Radio, Charlie Webb, CPPL, speaks with Karen Goelst. Karen and Charlie dive into strategies for building consensus across departments. By presenting a multi-benefit sales proposition—one that speaks to the priorities of clinical teams, procurement officers, and risk managers alike—they explore how layering value can break through resistance and foster collaborative buy-in.

About Karen Goelst: 

As CEO of KleenEdge, a company specializing in privacy curtain compliance software and patented “no-ladder” exchange solutions, our focus is on empowering hospitals with cost-saving, innovations that get patient curtains exchanged on time.

With over 14 years in architectural specialties we leverage lean, safe workflows along with technology to mitigate healthcare-acquired infections ensuring patient and staff safety.

KleenEdge has pioneered software that empowers on-time curtain exchanges while providing actionable data. Our mission centers on delivering safety-driven, cost-saving, tools that address compliance and infection control challenges while supporting hospitals in optimizing their resources effectively.

Karen Goelst Email: [email protected] 

Roadtrip webpage: www.kleenedge.com

Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kleenedge/ 

On this episode of SPOT Radio, Charlie Webb, CPPL, discusses the Sterile Summer Patient Safety Road Trip 2025—an outreach initiative designed to raise awareness about sterile packaging practices and awareness. Joined by his wife, Lisa Webb, General Manager of Van der Stähl Scientific, the duo will actively support the Sterile Aware initiative, engaging medical device manufacturers by distributing awareness bracelets and posters while demonstrating advanced medical device packaging machinery.

Beyond their mission to promote patient safety, Charlie and Lisa are also weaving moments of vacation and exploration into their journey, striking a balance between industry advocacy and personal adventure.

Tune in to hear more about this unique road trip blending education, engagement, and a bit of summer fun!

About Charlie Webb CPPL: 

Charlie Webb CPPL is the founder and President of Van der Stahl Scientific; a medical device packaging and testing machine provider and packaging testing and calibration laboratories.

He is also a certified internal auditor and is the Quality Manager for Van der Stähl Scientific’s demanding ISO/IEC 17025 Laboratory accreditation. Under Charlie's quality management system his lab received the MSI Continuous Improvement Award. Charlie is a member of the IOPP Medical Device Packaging Technical Committee, he is a former co-PM in the Kiip group and voting ASTM F02 technical committee and has multiple granted and pending patents on medical device packaging machinery and pouch testers.

His current patent-pending technologies include a medical device tray sealer that will integrate pouch testing within the packaging machine to provide 100% real-time seal testing. Also, in development is his patented HTIP system (human tissue isolation pouch) this disposable system is designed to help avoid packaging machine contamination.

About Lisa Webb: 

As the General manager of Van der Stähl Scientific she has grown the company sales by double in her 15-year tenure. Her technical acumen is impressive as there is not a packaging machine in Van der Stähl Scientific’s offering that she does not know every nut and bolt and its placement.

Beyond understand the medical device packaging and testing machines operation and build she also understands the ISO 11607 processes for which they are held under. Lisa also oversees many of the functions in Van der Stähl Scientific’s ISO/IEC 17025 medical device pouch test and calibration laboratory. She is Kaizen trained and certified and continues to improve Van der Stähl Scientific’s operation from product development to market reach.

Team Email: [email protected]

Roadtrip webpage:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/missy-travis-b8588b45/

Roadtrip Video: https://youtu.be/s58_ih8G7IM?si=Vglm3Nm60M5-3EmW 

Storyteller Hilt: https://www.storytelleroverland.com/pages/hilt 

On this episode of the Spot Radio Podcast, host Charlie Webb CPPL sits down with Elon Goldbaum from the Network Partner Group to delve into the intricacies of performing a Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA). They discuss the framework that underpins the CAPA process, highlighting its crucial role in ensuring product quality and compliance in the medical device industry.

Charlie and Elon explore the vital importance of the CAPA process, shedding light on how it helps organizations identify, address, and prevent potential issues. They also share valuable tips and strategies to make the CAPA process more manageable and effective, ensuring that businesses can maintain high standards of safety and quality.

Tune in to gain insights from industry experts and learn practical advice that can be applied to your own CAPA initiatives. This episode is a must-listen for anyone involved in quality assurance, regulatory affairs, or medical device manufacturing.

About our guest:

As Vice President, Client Solutions for Network Partners Group, Elon (Lon) brings over 20 years of experience in the medical device field specializing in packaging, labeling, quality management systems, CAPA and sterilization. 

Lon’s multifaceted background provides support and leadership to Network Partners’ packaging consulting, quality assurance, labeling, and the Apprentice Leadership Program.

Prior to joining Network Partners, Lon held various roles with Baxter Healthcare, Edwards Lifesciences, Endologix and Danaher with a wide range of responsibilities. Lon earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Packaging from Michigan State University.

Elon Goldbaum e-mail: [email protected]

On this episode of the Spot Radio Podcast, Charlie Webb, CPPL, speaks with Michael Geanous and Doug Stallard both experts in VHP ( vaporized hydrogen peroxide) The discussion is centered around the movement to perform in-house sterilization at the MDM's location in order to streamline distribution.

About Our Guests: 

Michael Geanous 
Michael Geanous has worked in the industry for 42 years, the last 20 of which have been using Hydrogen Peroxide technology. Michael has developed several commercially successful pieces of DECON equipment with STERIS and his current independent company. He has been the lead engineering manager in developing DECON chambers, Deep Vacuum hydrogen peroxide sterilizers, and the interface of VHP with freeze dryers. His expertise is in steam, Eto, chemical sterilization, and decontamination methods.

Doug Stallard
For the past 25 years Doug Stallard has been working as an independent consultant in business development, marketing, and sales management. Doug represented and consulted with several companies over his career primarily in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device industries. Many of his clients over the years have been start-ups, smaller domestic manufacturers without internal sales and marketing resources, or companies based in Europe wanting to penetrate the US market.

His experience and expertise have been with capital equipment such as H202 decontamination, liquid and powder aseptic fill finish machines, WFI water systems, sterilization and autoclave equipment, inspection equipment, cleanrooms, isolators, and material handling.

For more information on VHP e-mail me: [email protected]

On this episode of the Spot Radio Podcast Charlie Webb CPPL speaks with Cord Burnham CKF about his observations of both healthy and unhealthy cleanroom cultures. Over the past 10 years, Cord has visited hundreds of cleanrooms throughout the United States and abroad.

About Cord Burnham: 

As a Van der Stahl Scientific's ISO 17025 laboratory manager, Cord oversees all of the functions of the calibration and their empirical Laboratory. Cord is certified as a CKF (certified kaizen facilitator) and he co-authored the quality system manual for Van der Stahl Scientific. Cord is hands-on with all of the machinery that Van der Stahl Scientific offers and is also an SME for regulatory processes surrounding the ISO 17025 standards

Email: [email protected]
Website: www.vanderstahl.com

On this episode of the Spot Radio and the Sterile Aware Podcast Charlie Webb CPPL speaks with Missy Travis a certified Infection Preventionist about her role in managing contaminants and healthcare-acquired infections.  

About Missy Travis: 

As a certified Infection Preventionist with over two decades of experience in acute care, long-term care, public health, and professional sports, but most importantly being a wife, mother, sister, daughter, and friend, She has learned the importance of living the life you want while doing something you love.

She is passionate about spreading the message of creating a safe environment for people, young and old, using infection prevention principles. I use evidence to support my recommendations while applying Her own experience, including some interesting stories, for application.

Missy specializes in helping new Infection Preventionists develop an Infection Prevention Plan while managing their busy schedule. She also work with health departments, healthcare facilities (acute, post-acute, and long-term care), and sports teams to develop an Infection Prevention Program that promotes safety and excellence.

Email: [email protected]

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/missy-travis-b8588b45/

On this episode of the Spot Radio Podcast Charlie Webb CPPL speaks with  Stan Gibson, JD. Listen in as Stan Uncovers the secrets to securing your medical device or packaging innovations. Stan Gibson is a leader in patent litigation and Chairman of the Patent Litigation Group at Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP. 

About the Stan Gibson: 

Stan is a seasoned trial attorney dedicated to helping innovators and entrepreneurs protect and monetize their ideas, transforming them into valuable business assets. With 30 years of experience and victories in dozens of trials, he has developed a specific strategy to shield clients' intellectual property from theft, ensuring they truly own their envisioned assets. His approach provides early peace of mind, allowing clients to focus on business growth. Stan's mission is to help 10,000 innovators secure and enhance the value of their intellectual property while avoiding costly trials and litigation. 

Contact Stan: www.ip-checklist.com 

On this episode of the Spot Radio Podcast Charlie Webb CPPL speaks with biomedical engineer Emily Graba about her scoring system for the visual features of a medical device Pouch or Tray sealing.

About the Emily Graba: 

Emily Graba is a biomedical engineering graduate from the University of Minnesota and a Process Development Engineer at QTS. Prior to joining QTS as a full-time engineer, Emily completed an R&D Co-op with the Cardiac Surgery group at Medtronic and a Project Engineering Co-op at QTS. At QTS Emily is heavily involved in the development and improvement of the sealing characterization and validation process for medical devices. Outside of work, Emily enjoys going to Society of Women Engineers (SWE) events and spending time outdoors!

Guest Email: [email protected]

Visual seal inspection app: https://vanderstahl.com/viu-system/

Visual seal inspection device: https://vanderstahl.com/seal-stats/