Michael Beyond Clean 39:31Comments Off on Built Different – Same Page, Every Shift: The Case for Standardization in SPD
If you ask three technicians how a process gets done in your SPD, there’s a good chance you’ll get three different answers. So how do you get everyone on...
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Michael Beyond Clean 33:16Comments Off on Problems in the Pipes: Is Water Causing Your Black Specks?
When black specks show up in your trays, water is often the first suspect—but is it really to blame? In this episode of “What the Speck?,” Christian Abell from...
Michael Beyond Clean 34:20Comments Off on On Pathogens & PPE: Why Brush Selection Matters
Think one brush fits all? Think again! On this week’s episode of “On Pathogens & PPE,” hosts Jill Holdsworth and Trevor Hazen are joined by Nelson Winter, Emily Barnard,...
April 17, 2026Michael Beyond Clean, Vendor Spotlight 35:38Comments Off on Clear the Air: Rethinking PPE Protection in SPD
Is the PPE your team relies on actually built for the environment you work in? On this week’s Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™, Ken Arthur and Desiree Acedo from MAXAIR®...
Michael Beyond Clean 30:38Comments Off on A Trail of Breadcrumbs: Getting to the Source of Your Black Speck Issue
Behind every black speck is a process, a piece of equipment, or a hidden culprit waiting to be discovered. In this episode of “What the Speck?,” SPD professional and...
Michael Beyond Clean 31:44Comments Off on On Pathogens & PPE: What’s Hiding in Your Lumens
You followed the IFU. You brushed. You flushed. So it’s clean… right? On this week’s episode of “On Pathogens & PPE,” hosts Jill Holdsworth and Brandon Gantt are teaming...
Michael Beyond Clean 34:32Comments Off on SPD Fact Check – Workin’ at the Cart Wash: Exploring SPD’s Biggest Washer
Case carts in, case carts out—but do you really know what’s happening inside your SPD’s cart washer? On this episode of Beyond Clean, we’re joined by Angus Bruce as...
Michael Beyond Clean 31:10Comments Off on From Speck to Source: What Exactly Is a “Black Speck?”
When a black speck shows up in a surgical tray, the first question is simple: “What is it?” But as many Sterile Processing teams discover, the answer is anything...
Michael Beyond Clean 38:36Comments Off on On Pathogens & PPE: Getting Sterile Storage Right
Peel pouches hanging from clips, dust collecting in bins, trays stacked just a little too high… sound familiar? When it comes to sterile storage, small shortcuts can lead to...
Michael Beyond Clean 33:12Comments Off on SPD Fact Check – The Robot Whisperer: Clearing Up Confusion in Robotic Instrument Reprocessing
Robotic cases aren’t slowing down—and neither are the demands on Sterile Processing. On this premiere episode of Beyond Clean’s Season 32, “SPD Fact Check,” we introduce your co-host for...
Michael Beyond Clean 28:14Comments Off on Black Specks, Big Consequences: Exploring the Challenges of Unidentified Debris
Every #CleanFreak has seen them at least once—those mysterious black specks appearing in surgical trays with no clear explanation. But are they just a nuisance… or a warning sign...
Michael Beyond Clean 39:29Comments Off on On Pathogens & PPE: Decontam Under Pressure
Stacks of vendor trays arriving without warning, stat turnaround instruments soaking in the sink, and techs scrolling through 100+ documents to find the right IFU… welcome to decontam! In...
Michael Beyond Clean 40:22Comments Off on On Pathogens & PPE: Endoscope Reprocessing Challenges
Ask any #CleanFreak, and they’ll tell you—endoscope reprocessing is one of the most complex processes in Sterile Processing. So how are you setting your team up for success? In...
March 20, 2026Michael Beyond Clean, Vendor Spotlight 29:38Comments Off on A Total 360: The Story of a Complete Shift from 0 to 360 Trays
Struggling with instrument shortages, case delays, and constant turnover pressure? What if one change could help you do more with what you already have? On this week’s Beyond Clean...
Michael Beyond Clean 43:08Comments Off on On Pathogens & PPE: Environmental Emergencies in SPD
Temperature swings, humidity spikes, HVAC failures, and water emergencies — oh my! In this episode of “On Pathogens & PPE,” host Jill Holdsworth and co-host Benjamin Galvan are joined...
Michael Beyond Clean 37:31Comments Off on On Pathogens & PPE: Why Water Quality Matters
Think water is just water? Not in Sterile Processing! In this episode of “On Pathogens & PPE,” host Jill Holdsworth and co-host Aaron Preston are joined by water quality...
Built Different – Same Page, Every Shift: The Case for Standardization in SPD
If you ask three technicians how a process gets done in your SPD, there’s a good chance you’ll get three different answers. So how do you get everyone on...