Vendor Spotlight

Great products and services drive the Sterile Processing industry forward. But where do hospital professionals go to hear about the newest innovations hitting the market, or discuss a cutting edge service offering that may change the way their department is run? ​ Through our new Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight series, we’ve created a platform for…

What if there were a tool that allowed your Sterile Processing team to quickly and accurately identify loaner instruments for reassembly? No need to call a vendor, no frustrating case delays because of incomplete trays, and no more replacement costs for missing vendor instruments. As we kick off the brand new Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight…

What impact do broken surgical instruments have on patient safety, surgeon trust, and the bottom line of your department budgets? How about missing or misplaced instruments that cause delays in instrument reprocessing and turnovers? On this release of the new Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight series, we talk to Marcus Super about InstruSafe, the Sterile Processing-focused…

Picture this: your hospital has access to a magic button that would reduce SPD volume by up to 100 trays per week and reduce tray sizes by over 35%. Sound too good to be true? On this release of the Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight series, we talk to David Rowe and Dr. Martyn Knowles from…

It stands a little over five feet tall, increases sterilization efficiencies and saves time and money. Yes, it could be your new best friend- it’s the SteriCUBE and on this week’s release of the Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight series, we talk to Michele Mauzerall, CEO and Managing Partner at PMBS, LLC and Progressive Sterilization, LLC…

When it comes to implementing reliable consistent chemicals to do the dirtiest jobs in sterile processing, few names rise to the top like Certol International. With a 40-year track record in chemical manufacturing for infection prevention products, Certol International embodies a commitment to quality that is long-lasting. On this week’s release of the Beyond Clean…

In healthcare, one of the best ways to be compliant is to be confidently compliant. Compliance with The Joint Commission’s standards on infection control can be difficult to navigate and in this release of the Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight series, we talk to Eric Einwalter, Sr. Product Manager, High Level Disinfection for CIVCO Medical Solutions,…

One of the best decisions to make as a healthcare professional is an informed decision and when it comes to disruptive technology, that is the only way to approach implementation. On this week’s release of the Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight Series, we speak with Barbara Harmer and Dave Billman about the disruptive technology of the…

What do Hydrogen Peroxide, Ethylene Oxide and Peracetic Acid have in common? They are all designed to kill and ChemDAQ Inc. is the innovator behind the best-in-class chemical monitoring systems that are critical to keeping workers safe around them. For 30 years, ChemDAQ Inc. has been creating technology that monitors real-time levels of the most…

If someone told you there is a way to process a total knee set in 1 hour 23 minutes vs. 4 hours and 7 minutes, would you hesitate? The tune of the conversation in healthcare has changed to that of resuming elective surgeries post-COVID and finding efficiencies is the only way to keep up with…

In the healthcare setting, air matters. Humidity control is challenging, risky, and has big implications on patient safety and air quality is at the forefront of discussion as we seek more and more research on the aerosolization of viruses. On this episode of the Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight Series we talk with Jim Johnston and…

TEE probe cleaning and handling is a hot topic of conversation, especially as more and more Sterile Processing professionals continue to reach out to clinics to standardize and automate the reprocessing of these devices. Decreasing the manual effort also decreases the manual error and on this episode of the Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight Series we…

The words ‘biofilm’ and ‘disinfection’ are commonly used in Sterile Processing departments, but did you know these terms are also applicable when talking about your hospital’s HVAC system? In the healthcare setting, we often take for granted the air around us. We cannot see it, but we know it’s there and it has the ability…

When someone asks if storage is an issue for your Sterile Processing department, what is your first response…to roll your eyes perhaps? But what if looking up…is the ticket? Let’s face it, the need for space in Sterile Processing is an issue for many healthcare facilities and the implications of not having enough storage to…

There are three different instructions for use that need to be considered when preparing a medical device for sterilization: the sterilizer, the medical device itself, and the packaging system. The FDA requires that medical devices be tested in just one type of packaging system and on this week’s release of the Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight…

In a perfect world, vendors and manufacturers would consult with both Sterile Processing and Operating Room professionals as they build their products. This would ensure that any products put in place would help solve the chaotic nature of these departments rather than add to it. What if you were to learn that there is a…

There are things that people do well and things that machines do well. By combining those two, we get the optimal result of a collaboration between humans and machines. Parts of the average Sterile Processing Department already include some kind of automation. But what about all those other dangerous, boring, or overly complex tasks that…

Reprocessing flexible endoscopes is a challenging task that begs the question: is it finally time for a paradigm shift in endoscope reprocessing? Based on a ground-breaking research study regarding the dangers of contaminant exposure, reprocessing errors, and ineffective cleaning measures, infection control teams should consider the option to sterilize flexible scopes where feasible. On this…

Picture this: You are assembling a tray; the phone rings and it is the operating room with news that the rigid scope they are using on a patient isn’t working properly. Let the mad rush to get new equipment up to that OR begin! We have all been there and on this Beyond Clean Vendor…

Everywhere we go, whether it is out to dinner, to the grocery store, or the hair salon– we expect these establishments have invested in safe cleaning and disinfection techniques. Now more than ever, it’s critical that cleaning and disinfection is both performed and documented, especially in the healthcare space. On this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight…

As healthcare professionals, we are no strangers to the complexity of flexible endoscope reprocessing. With different regulatory standards and IFUs to follow, it is hard to believe there is no clear direction to the process of drying internal endoscope channels–that is–until now. On this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight, we talk with George Cronin, National Sales…

Reprocessing flexible endoscopes is a challenging task that begs the question: is it finally time for a paradigm shift in endoscope reprocessing? Based on a ground-breaking research study regarding the dangers of contaminant exposure, reprocessing errors, and ineffective cleaning measures, infection control teams should consider the option to sterilize flexible scopes where feasible. On this…

Imagine sitting in the dentist chair waiting for your teeth cleaning when a staff member walks in with a tray of unwrapped instruments. If you are like us, not only does this make you cringe, but you know that this is a BIG infection prevention red flag! On this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight we talk…

As surgical volumes decreased over the last year and the need for additional PPE increased, the redistribution of blue wrap materials to fill the PPE supply need has caused massive supply issues. Now that surgical volumes are on the rise, the effects of that redistribution are begging the question: Is now the time to transition…

Picture it: you turn on the news and the top story reads: “infectious outbreak linked to hospital and clinic endoscopes.” Let the media storm and regulatory survey frenzy begin! As Sterile Processing professionals, this is our industry’s worst nightmare and on this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight, we talk with Ted May from Andersen Sterilizers and…

What do flexible endoscopes and poultry have in common? I think many would be surprised to learn that the chemical used to make these two very different things safe is the commonality. Peracetic acid is used in hospitals for high-level disinfection and liquid chemical sterilization and in the foodservice industry to disinfect meat products. The…

Event-related and time-related sterility are hot topics in healthcare settings, and rightfully so! These two concepts have different meanings along with very different implications for the practices in your facility. On this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight we talk with Donna McLaughlin CRCST, CSPDT, CFER and Barbara Ann Harmer, Vice President of Clinical Services at Innovative…

There is only one way to inspect internal channels of medical devices in Sterile Processing. On this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight we talk with Kevin Anderson, Clinical Education Specialist at Healthmark Industries, about the newly released FIS-007 Inspection Borescope designed to inspect channels as small as 1.1mm diameter with interchangeable sizes to meet the specific…

There’s no question that robotic instruments are complex and come with reprocessing challenges. Learn how an automated process can build consistency and confidence in the cleaning outcomes of these intricate devices. Joining us for this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight is Sarah Brown, Senior Product Manager at STERIS to talk with us about the AMSCO 7052HP…

One of the biggest questions on the minds of healthcare professionals today is how to reduce case delays? On this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight we speak with Sean Bogle, Vice President of Turbett Surgical about the Turbett Surgical Instrument Pod- a multi-tray sterilization unit that generates efficiencies by enabling the sterilization of up to 15…

At some point, you may be faced with an emergency that completely disrupts your department workflow. On this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight we continue the conversation with Mark Munroe, VP of Strategic Projects and Mobile Solutions, about the STERIS Mobile Sterile Processing Unit- a 53-foot trailer that transforms into a state-of-the-art mobile Sterile Processing Department…

Effective education programs for the Sterile Processing and Operating Room spaces help build staff confidence and lower staff frustration. On this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™ we talk with Taylor Hamscher, Associate Product Manager at Aesculap USA about their innovative education programs presented by clinical subject matter experts live, virtually, and on-site that address patient outcomes,…

What if the technology of tomorrow was already available to change the way you run your Sterile Processing department today? How would remote access to your department’s reprocessing equipment and workflow impact your ability to better provide excellent care to your Operating Room customers? Joining us on this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight to discuss these…

Surgical instrument identification is one of the most important skills that a Sterile Processing professional can have. Without knowing what each medical device actually is, it becomes impossible to properly clean, inspect, package, sterilize, and distribute with any accuracy or compliance. On this unique Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight episode, we feature a ground-breaking new surgical…

If you take a close look around you the next time you’re in the middle of a Sterile Processing department, there are so many things around you that can & should be tested and inspected. What are the most valuable tools out there today that can help you optimize your processes and better protect your…

What do you get when you mix an unrelenting passion for processing with a commitment to hear from & deliver upon the needs of Sterile Processing customers on the frontlines? You get the team at Pure Processing, founded in 2010 and based in Carol Stream Illinois, who work tirelessly to develop and manufacture ergonomic solutions…

Your manually cleaned instruments DO NOT have to go through the pass-thru window DIRTY. There is a better, faster, and safer way – which Sterile Processing teams just like you are already using – to disinfect their handwashed instruments before they end up on the clean side. Join us for this week’s exclusive Beyond Clean…

With another new FDA clearance, the SteriCUBE® multi-tray sterilization container is continuing to blaze a trail of efficiency and safety in Sterile Processing departments and Operating Rooms across the United States. Joining us for this week’s Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™ is Michele Mauzerall, CEO of SteriCUBE, and Jeff Berger, VP Engineering & Quality at SteriCUBE®…

When you think of Sterile Processing water quality, do you breathe a sigh of relief or feel a little jolt of anxiety run down your spine? How about when you consider a big SPD renovation that may require mobile reprocessing during construction? Do you have confidence in your options? Join us for this week’s exclusive…

The last few years of the Sterile Processing supply chain (like the rest of healthcare) has been fraught with challenges, delays, and frustrations. What has our industry learned? And more importantly, what are we changing to better support the fundamental mission of safe surgical care? On this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™ we talk with Ashlynne…

The entire Sterile Processing industry is currently in a state of innovation hyper-drive. And no corner of the space is changing as rapidly as quality monitoring — from decontamination through sterilization and every step in between. Are you keeping up? Do you want to be at the front end of the change? Tune in for…

Are you looking for ONE reason to revolutionize your Ambulatory Surgical Center? How about an entire interview full of reasons? Joining us on this week’s Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™ series is Scott Cohen, the visionary Founder and CEO of ONE TRAY®/IST, to talk about The Total Solution and announce the launch of their innovative NEW…

Are you a part of innovating the industry’s instrument cleaning brushes? Do you want to be? On this week’s Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™ podcast, we’re joined by industry veteran Dan DeShane with Sharn by Marketlab, as we discuss the critical need for education around specialty brushes and the urgent call for intentional, purpose-driven innovation in…

Did you know that your entire Sterile Processing department can become certified by a global accreditation agency? On this brand new Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™ interview, tune in to hear how Yves Theodule, Sterile Processing Manager at Advocate Christ Medical, pursued DNV’s Advanced Sterile Processing Certification for his team and brought newfound respect and continuous…

Is consignment inventory causing chaos and delays across your OR and SPD teams? Ever wonder if there is a smarter, easier way to manage this potentially problematic inventory? On this special Beyond Clean and Power Supply Vendor Spotlight™ co-release episode, we’re joined by Keerthi Kanubaddi, Executive Vice President of Health System Partnership and Neal Ferguson…

Do you have the tools you need, to make the business case you want to improve your Sterile Processing department? Do you know what improvements others are already seeing across the country? On this week’s Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™, we speak with Mark Copeland from 3T Medical, as he shares his vision for putting tangible…

The recent global pandemic placed an even greater spotlight on issues with reprocessing complex medical devices than ever before. On this week’s Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™ series, you’ll hear from Christian Escobar, Vice President of Marketing with Ambu® USA, as he discusses how the rapid evolution of single-use endoscopes is solving many of these challenges…

Looking to unlock the secret to operational efficiency and instrument longevity in your Operating Room & Sterile Processing department? What if there was a comprehensive solution to streamline your workflow and extend the life of your instruments? In this week’s Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™, we’re joined by Jarrod Watson-Lewis, Brand Manager for OR Disposables and…

Is your endoscopy equipment getting the specialized attention it deserves? What if there was a simple solution to protect and maintain your valuable instruments despite rising staffing challenges? On this week’s Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™, we’re joined by Crit Fisher, Director of Onsite Service and Operations, and Marina Dragatsis, On-Site Endoscopic Specialist II from KARL…

Are your vendor tray modifications possibly compromising regulatory requirements and industry standards? What if your efforts to increase efficiency are actually not in compliance? On this week’s Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™, we sit down with David Jagrosse from David Jagrosse Consulting to uncover a solution to vendor tray reconfiguration. Tune in today to learn how…

When you need a traveler, how confident are you that the person you’re getting is truly qualified to fill the role? What if you could work with a staffing partner who had experienced SPD and OR professionals on staff who were truly able to determine the qualifications of the people coming into your department because…

Need a partner who truly understands today’s Sterile Processing challenges? What if one trusted team could deliver both the solutions and support your SPD needs to succeed? On this week’s Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™, we’re joined by Malinda Elammari, Clinical Education Specialist with Healthmark, a Getinge Company, to discuss how their team combines product innovation…

Struggling to keep pace with your facility’s growing ultrasound probe demands? On this week’s Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™, we speak with Marci Tucker and Eric Einwalter from CIVCO Medical Solutions about their cutting-edge solutions in ultrasound probe high-level disinfection. Learn how CIVCO’s ASTRA automated reprocessing system helps departments streamline their workflows through dual probe reprocessing,…