When instruments make their way from the operating room to the decontamination department, their manual cleaning journey is about to begin. If your facility does not stock 12-15 different size lumen/channel brushes and toothbrush style brushes, are you able to clean everything effectively? For the sterile processing department to be successful, it is important that…
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On this week’s episode, Bob continues his series on the sterilization process and talks specifically about unloading the sterilizer. What are the critical things to consider to ensure sterility from the moment you crack that sterilizer door? Tune in…
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Steam, the gaseous state of water, is formed when water is heated until it begins to boil. If it is heated beyond the boiling point, the steam becomes “dry” and as it cools below the boiling point, it condenses back to water. Steam must remain in motion in order to remain in its gaseous state….
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The mission of Sterile Processing is not one that can be accomplished alone. We need people throughout our healthcare facilities to back us, to support us, and to help make the case for improvements throughout surgical services–especially Sterile…
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with featured guest Janet Prust, Global Standards Director for 3M Medical Solutions Division
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In this episode, Lindsay talks about the importance of surrounding yourself with people who will encourage you, support you and help you grow as a professional. Join her for today’s on curating meaningful connections. Have a question or comment for…
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The Emergency Department has a unique set of needs when it comes to instrumentation. The quality of instruments in kits used in the ER can vary greatly — a common pain point for physicians working in this department at many hospitals. On this week’s…
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On this release of the Beyond Clean “COVID-19 Impact Series”, we speak with Kate Lee, a director of Surgical Services in Florida and active Navy Reservist who was deployed to the frontline of COVID-19 in New York City. As the global voice of Sterile…
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If you want to light a fuse under a Sterile Processing technician, call them a “glorified dishwasher.” Few things seem to get under our skin quicker than this one phrase that has been weaponized by frustrated healthcare workers who don’t value how…
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As we age, we lose our visual acuity and this could have serious impacts on the instrument inspection process in Sterile Processing departments. Enhanced visual inspection is being talked about more and more– and for good reason. On this episode we…
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