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...
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...
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...
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?...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
Michael Beyond Clean 43:52Comments Off on 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...
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...
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...
Backup surgical instrument inventories can make or break your Sterile Processing department. A poorly designed or incomplete backup wall can create tremendous inefficiency and frustration for your team. A...
Michael Beyond Clean 57:45Comments Off on Peter Nichol: Tray Optimization & Waste Reduction
How would you feel if one of your surgeons came down into your Sterile Processing department and it changed their mind about expectations, challenges, and opportunity for improvement for...
Planet Assembly – Proof in the Process: How One SPD Cut Tray Errors with Audits
with guests Dr. Timothy Hurtado & Tori Ruiz