Michael Beyond Clean 39:34Comments Off on On Pathogens & PPE: Hand Hygiene in SPD
Hey #CleanFreaks, pop quiz: When’s the last time you washed your hands on the clean side, and should you have? On this episode of “On Pathogens & PPE,” host...
Michael Beyond Clean 37:31Comments Off on Under Pressure – The Rust Stops Here: Keeping Stainless Steel Stainless
Ever wonder why your “stainless” steel instruments keep staining and rusting? On this episode of Beyond Clean, we sit down with metallurgical engineer Michaela Kuba for an inside look...
January 16, 2026Michael Vendor Spotlight 41:25Comments Off on Scope of Innovation: Single-Use Solutions for Surgical Success
Perfect imaging every time. No repairs. No reprocessing. Could single-use arthroscopes be the answer? On this special Beyond Clean, First Case, Power Supply, and Transmission Control Vendor Spotlight™ co-release...
Michael Beyond Clean 18:24Comments Off on Sterilization Standards Unpacked – Where Do We Begin? Making Sense of Canada’s Dental Standards
Feeling overwhelmed by Canada’s newest dental sterilization standards? You’re not alone. In this kickoff episode of our newest podcast series “Sterilization Standards Unpacked: Navigating Canada’s Dental Guidelines,” host Sarah...
Michael Beyond Clean 31:36Comments Off on Under Pressure – CI, Robot: Computer Vision for Sterility Assurance
The dreaded missing indicator—you’ve trained on it, created systems for it, and yet trays still reach the OR without them. What if technology could catch that mistake before the...
Michael Beyond Clean 34:06Comments Off on Under Pressure – IUSS Has Left the Building: How One SPD Made It to Zero
What if your department could go from over 10% immediate use steam sterilization (IUSS) cycles to nearly zero? In the Season 31 premiere of Beyond Clean, we’re joined by...
Michael Beyond Clean 30:27Comments Off on Sterile Horizons – Inspection Ready: Preparing Your ASC for Surveys
Accreditation surveys don’t start when the clipboard walks in—they start with your culture, your training, and your daily workflows. In this series finale of “Sterile Horizons,” host Bobby Parker...
Michael Beyond Clean 33:55Comments Off on Tray Command – ASHRAE 43 & Sterile Processing: Managing Your Sterile Storage Environment
The temp spikes. The humidity climbs. Your sterile storage alarms go off—now what? In this episode of Beyond Clean’s Tray Command, we sit down with Senior Infection Preventionist Stephen...
Michael Beyond Clean 33:45Comments Off on Sterile Horizons – Sterility Assurance in ASCs: Tools & Techniques
In the fast-paced world of ASCs, sterility assurance isn’t just a priority—it’s non-negotiable. But what does getting it right actually look like? In this episode of “Sterile Horizons,” we’re...
Michael Beyond Clean 36:57Comments Off on Tray Command – Cart Before the Scalpel: The Accuracy That Drives Surgery
Every successful surgery starts with a perfectly assembled case cart. But what happens when the next cart rolling into the OR is missing a critical supply or instrument? This...
November 14, 2025Michael Beyond Clean, Vendor Spotlight 38:23Comments Off on At the Tip of Safety: Sustainable Solutions for Instrument Protection
Better protection. Less waste. Could your instrument tip protectors really do both? On this special Beyond Clean and Power Supply Vendor Spotlight™ co-release episode, we’re joined by Gabrielle Kelly...
Michael Beyond Clean 30:23Comments Off on Sterile Horizons – Running on Empty: The Inventory Crunch in ASCs
When trays are turning fast and supplies are running low, it’s not just the shelves that feel the strain—it’s also your staff. In this episode of “Sterile Horizons,” we...
Michael Beyond Clean 36:19Comments Off on Tray Command – Break Glass in Case of Surgery: Managing Emergency Carts in SPD
You’re in the middle of a normal day, and suddenly an emergency case is called. Your team reaches for the emergency cart… and that’s when it hits you: something’s...
Michael Beyond Clean 30:44Comments Off on Sterile Horizons – Beyond the Hospital: Unique Sterilization Challenges in ASCs
Think an ASC should operate like a mini hospital? Think again! In this episode of “Sterile Horizons,” industry powerhouse Monique Jelks joins host Bobby Parker to set the record...
Michael Beyond Clean 35:14Comments Off on Tray Command – Recall Ready? Exploring the Logistics of Sterilization Failures
It’s 3rd shift on a Saturday, the BI fails—is your team prepared for what happens next? In this episode of Tray Command, we’re joined by Sandra Hilliard to talk...
Michael Beyond Clean 31:03Comments Off on Sterile Horizons – Lean ASC: Designing for Efficiency & Safety
What does it really take to build an ASC Sterile Processing department that runs lean and safe? In this premiere episode of our new podcast series “Sterile Horizons,” we’re...
On Pathogens & PPE: Hand Hygiene in SPD
Hey #CleanFreaks, pop quiz: When’s the last time you washed your hands on the clean side, and should you have? On this episode of “On Pathogens & PPE,” host...