Give Me a Minute, Clean Freaks

Ever wonder why having IFUs online isn’t enough? In this quick-hitting episode, Sterile Processing expert Hank Balch breaks down the critical gap between having access to IFUs and having that information available exactly when and where your decontamination techs need it.

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🎯 Key Points:
– The challenge of IFU accessibility in workflow
– Real-world decontamination tech needs
– Solutions for integrating IFU information
– Compliance requirements

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Join Hank Balch in this episode as he tackles the critical balance between cost savings and instrument quality. While cheaper instruments might look good on paper, their tendency to break, crack, and rust more frequently creates hidden costs and potential patient safety risks.

Watch as Hank explains why Sterile Processing leaders must advocate for quality instruments, even when facing pressure from supply chain to cut costs. This quick-hitting episode highlights the importance of clinical considerations in purchasing decisions.

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On this episode of Give Me a Minute, Clean Freaks, the inconsistent quality of tray processing based on individual technicians takes center stage. From inspection points to tray setup, the gap between high and low performers affects both patient safety and OR satisfaction.

This quick take explores why standardizing quality across your entire team is essential, and how teaching best practices from top performers can elevate your department’s baseline performance.

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On this episode of Give Me a Minute, Clean Freaks, the traditional annual competency model gets a modern makeover. Discover how integrating micro-competencies into your daily tracking system creates continuous learning opportunities across decontam, sterilization, and storage workflows.
This innovative approach turns every shift into a chance to reinforce best practices, transforming yearly reviews into daily skill-building moments for your Sterile Processing team.

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On this episode of Give Me a Minute, Clean Freaks, the focus turns to a common challenge that impacts patient care: broken turnover communication between the OR and Sterile Processing. When verbal requests get lost in shift changes, breaks, or daily distractions, everyone loses.

The solution starts with a simple but powerful step: immediate written documentation of every turnover request, whether on a whiteboard or tracking slip. This small change creates reliable handoffs and better customer service.

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On this episode of Give Me a Minute, Clean Freaks, we tackle a critical issue in Sterile Processing: inconsistent cleaning practices in decontamination. When cleaning speeds vary based on workload, shift, or personnel, quality and safety are compromised.

The key message is clear – standardized cleaning protocols must remain consistent regardless of external pressures or who’s working. True quality in decontamination isn’t (only) about speed; it’s about unwavering adherence to proper processes.

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On this episode of Give Me a Minute, Clean Freaks, the spotlight is on decontamination training – specifically, the misconception that it’s the “easy” place to start new technicians. Whether you begin training on the clean side or in decon, success requires comprehensive knowledge of instrument functionality, disassembly protocols, and proper cleaning techniques.

This critical first step in the Sterile Processing workflow demands thorough training and respect for its complexity. After all, proper decontamination sets the foundation for every step that follows.

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On this episode of Give Me a Minute, Clean Freaks, we examine a crucial but often overlooked aspect of decontamination: tool preparation and accessibility. Before the PPE goes on and the sinks fill up, having the right brushes, magnification devices, and testing equipment within reach can make or break your workflow.

Proper cleaning standards depend on having the right tools at hand. This episode highlights why proactive preparation and inventory management of brushes and other essential tools is fundamental to Sterile Processing success.

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On this episode of Give Me a Minute, Clean Freaks, we confront a dangerous temptation in Sterile Processing: compromising washer cycles by double-stacking trays. When time constraints mount, proper impingement access can’t be sacrificed for speed.

This critical message emphasizes why communicating capacity issues to leadership is always better than taking shortcuts that put patient safety at risk. Quality decontamination requires proper cycle times – no exceptions.

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