Michael
Beyond Clean Live: UV Disinfection in the OR & Sterile Processing
More and more healthcare facilities around the globe are looking closer at, or upgrading their fleet of, UV technology. This LIVE broadcast will talk about how the science of “killer light” plays out in surface disinfection and how/if this technology…
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Real Talk: Getting Real About PPE Shortages
In this episode Bob discusses the frustration surrounding PPE shortages and asks the necessary question — what are we going to do to prevent this in the future? Tune in as Bob #getsreal about this important topic. Have a question for Bob? Email him…
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Reusable Cleaning Tools: It is Time To Say Goodbye To Your “Favorite” Brush
If I told you that I share a toothbrush with my sister every time we go on vacation, I’d imagine your guttural reaction is “ew, that’s disgusting” and rightfully so, it is in fact disgusting. If toothbrush sharing elicits a strong reaction, why wouldn’t instrument cleaning brush sharing elicit a similar response? Especially when the…
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60-Second Growth Spurt: Becoming A Dynamic Speaker
If you have been leading your team, you’re comfortable speaking in front of a group, and you have information to share that will help reshape the industry in small or large ways, then it may be time to take the next step into the world of public…
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Can I Validate Just One of My Autoclaves?
Because there are no regulations that address in-chamber autoclave validations, the answer would technically be yes you can. What I can tell you from my own experience is that only validating one would be a mistake. I have personally experienced, on multiple occasions, a situation where identical autoclaves that were fed steam from the same…
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The Special Talents of Enzymes
Enzymes are natural organic materials acting like chemical scissors to cut up proteins, fats and starches. Each type of enzyme is specific to each type of soil similar to a lock and key. Enzymatic detergents are generally neutral pH, materially compatible and biodegradable while offering extra biochemical cleaning power. Protease enzymes work on protein soils…
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Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire (and Vice Versa)
As I sat on my patio in Denver thinking of what to write for this month’s post I found myself coughing as a result of the smoke which has been blown in from distant forest fires over the past few weeks…instantly a topic came to mind. The smoke released by most fires is a mixture…
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