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60-Second Growth Spurt: Curating Connections

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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ER Instrument Quality with Dr. Patrick O’Malley

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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COVID-19 Impact Series: Kate Lee | OR Director & Navy Reservist | Florida & NYC

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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Fighting Dirty: A Heart-to-Heart about “Glorified Dishwashers”

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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Safety You Can See with featured guest Cory Hanosh

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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Real Talk: Sterilization Success – The Must-Haves Part 2

On this week’s episode, Bob breaks down the sterilization process and talks specifically about load preparation as it pertains to peel packs, wrapped trays and rigid containers. Tune in for more clinical education and training around…

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Sterile Processing Research Survey with Peter Nichol, MD

If you were given the opportunity to make a significant impact on the sustainability of the Sterile Processing industry as a profession, would you take it? Sterile Processing is a high-risk, high-stress, and high-tech industry. In many facilities it…

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Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is

In the sterile processing industry, we hear it all the time “manual cleaning is the most important step in instrument reprocessing,” but do we believe it? There’s no time like the present to reevaluate our standard practices and invest time and resources into continuous improvement. It’s time to pause and evaluate what we are spending…

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What Are Some Questions to Ask Facilities Engineering?

AAMI ST79:2017 3.3.3.3 speaks to the requirements of each hospital’s Facilities Engineering department, stating that they must test AND document that the steam saturation percentages and non- condensable gasses are within specified parameters. You could always ask to see that documentation. In addition, you might also inquire as to what they do to treat the…

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