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How many of your departments have an Instrument Coordinator position? How many of you want one? And how many of you have no idea what we’re talking about? On this episode of Fighting Dirty, Hank makes an argument for creating a role on your Sterile…

They show up at your department with clipboard in hand, taking notes as they walk through your processes, and ask a ton of questions. Who are they and what are they doing? On this Season 6 kickoff episode of Beyond Clean, we talk with David Taylor…

On this week’s episode, Bob discusses the vital important of surgical instrument inspection during the assembly process in Sterile Processing and highlights important steps to keep in mind during this stage in the reprocessing workflow. Tune in to…

Here we go again, on another one of those “but there’s no rule that says I have to!” On this episode of Fighting Dirty, Hank talks about the common sense reasons you should be testing the sharpness of your scissors, every tray, every time. This isn’t…

If there were one tool that defined the role of a decontamination technician it would most likely be the surgical instrument cleaning brush. These unassuming weapons of mass microbial destruction are some of the most important tools in your Sterile…

On this episode of Real Talk w/ Bob Marrs, Bob zeroes in on the power and importance of checklists when dealing with your instrument washing process. The airline industry uses checklists all the time to ensure safety for their pilots, equipment, and…

Is your instrument tracking system being used for nothing more than an expensive count sheet printer? Well, you’re not alone! On this episode of Fighting Dirty, Hank talks about a staffing position that you can create in your Sterile Processing…

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…

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…

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…