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Dental clinics may be small, but the expectations for safe, consistent sterilization are anything but. In this episode of “Sterilization Standards Unpacked,” Warren Hiller joins us to explore how CSA Z314, Health Canada, and provincial guidelines come together to shape dental reprocessing across provinces. From dental assistants juggling sterilization tasks to the growing requirements for…

Ever wonder why your “stainless” steel instruments keep staining and rusting? On this episode of Beyond Clean, we sit down with metallurgical engineer Michaela Kuba for an inside look at what surgical stainless steel actually is—and what it isn’t. Michaela explains why that passivation layer matters and how factors like chlorine exposure, free iron contamination,…

Perfect imaging every time. No repairs. No reprocessing. Could single-use arthroscopes be the answer? On this special Beyond Clean, First Case, Power Supply, and Transmission Control Vendor Spotlight™ co-release episode, we’re joined by Rich McKillop, CEO of Pristine Surgical, to explore how their Summit™ 4K Single-Use Arthroscope is redefining what efficiency looks like in the…

Feeling overwhelmed by Canada’s newest dental sterilization standards? You’re not alone. In this kickoff episode of our newest podcast series “Sterilization Standards Unpacked: Navigating Canada’s Dental Guidelines,” host Sarah B. Cruz takes us back to basics with a clear, practical look at who writes the standards, how they’re enforced, and why they don’t always look…

The dreaded missing indicator—you’ve trained on it, created systems for it, and yet trays still reach the OR without them. What if technology could catch that mistake before the tray ever leaves your department? On this episode of Beyond Clean, Gregory Warino, Director of Central Sterile Processing at Mercy Health, shares how his team used…

What if your department could go from over 10% immediate use steam sterilization (IUSS) cycles to nearly zero? In the Season 31 premiere of Beyond Clean, we’re joined by Monica Anderson, Sterile Processing Manager and the fearless leader of a team that did exactly that. Monica walks us through the real-world strategies her department used…

Accreditation surveys don’t start when the clipboard walks in—they start with your culture, your training, and your daily workflows. In this series finale of “Sterile Horizons,” host Bobby Parker talks with Jenny Manderino, Senior Director of Accreditation Services at LifeCare Health, to break down what it really takes to stay inspection-ready in a fast-paced ASC….

The temp spikes. The humidity climbs. Your sterile storage alarms go off—now what? In this episode of Beyond Clean’s Tray Command, we sit down with Senior Infection Preventionist Stephen Rusbarsky to explore the brand-new ASHRAE 43 guideline and what it means for Sterile Processing. Stephen breaks down what changes, what stays the same, and how…

In the fast-paced world of ASCs, sterility assurance isn’t just a priority—it’s non-negotiable. But what does getting it right actually look like? In this episode of “Sterile Horizons,” we’re joined by clinical compliance expert, Sharon Greene Golden, for an honest look at the tools, techniques, and team habits that help SPDs stay on track. From…

Every successful surgery starts with a perfectly assembled case cart. But what happens when the next cart rolling into the OR is missing a critical supply or instrument? This week, we’re joined by Courtney Kleeb, Senior Director of Perioperative Surgical Solutions at HealthTrust Performance Group, for a deep dive into what really drives case cart…