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Enigmatic Enzymes – The Mystery of Clean: Peggy Spitzer

You’ve probably heard about enzymes before but what exactly are they and why do they matter to the decontamination and cleaning of medical devices? Are all enzymes created equal? Are more enzymes always better? On this episode of Beyond Clean, we…

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Real Talk: Lubricating Mallets in Your Washer Disinfector – A Little Goes..Down the Drain

On this episode of Real Talk w/ Bob Marrs, Bob lifts the lid off a controversial topic — lubrication cycles in your washer disinfector. How much lubricant is being added? How many instruments is it being applied to? Which instruments shouldn’t be…

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Fighting Dirty: Autoclave Chamber Cleaning – It’s Not Just a Job For Professionals

How often are you cleaning your steam autoclave chambers? How often should you be? On this episode of Fighting Dirty, Hank talks about a common misconception regarding this important aspect of equipment maintenance — and gives you the leverage you…

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Peggy Spitzer: Chemical Weapons of Sterile Processing

Have you ever looked around your Sterile Processing department and counted all the chemicals around you? Detergents, disinfectants, sterilants, and every other mixture under the sun — all of them a potential risk to you! On this episode of Beyond…

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Beyond The Headlines: Sterile Processing Memes & the Impact of Social Media w/ Jake McHugh

On this episode of Beyond the Headlines, Mike and Hank went live with special guest Jake McHugh to talk about his creation of @SterileProcessingMemes, and the impact of social media on Sterile Processing industry networking and vendors. Tune in for…

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Real Talk: It’s Getting Hot in Here – Introduction to Washer Disinfectors

On this episode of Real Talk w/ Bob Marrs, Bob gives an introduction to the washer disinfector stage of the decontamination process, focusing on impingement, preventative maintenance, and descaling. Tune in to hear how all these things work together…

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Fighting Dirty: Not on My Watch – A Short Conversation About Wrist Watches

What are your thoughts about wrist watches in a Sterile Processing department? On this episode of Fighting Dirty, Hank talks about one aspect of the controversial debate around jewelry in SPD. Tune in to . ™ Click To Subscribe on , , , …

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Pawel de Sternberg Stojalowski: Decontamination Disruption, Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality Applications

AR, VR, and a whole lot more technology is coming soon to a Sterile Processing department near you! On this episode of Beyond Clean, we brought on the Inverness Disruptor himself, Pawel de Sternberg Stojalowski to discuss augmented reality, virtual…

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Beyond The Headlines: PPE Risks, Off-Site Reprocessing & Sterile Processing Compensation

On this episode, Mike and Hank went live with Beyond the Headlines and special guest Shawn Flynn to talk about PPE risks, the off-site reprocessing market, Sterile Processing compensation and much more. Tune in for the fun! (Originally aired on…

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Real Talk: Ultrasonic Cleaner – A Must-Have SPD Device

On this episode of Real Talk w/ Bob Marrs, Bob continues his discussion on the importance of ultrasonic cleaning in the decontamination process, and focuses in on the need to load this equipment appropriately. Tune in to hear why your department…

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