What if a single page could spark a cultural revolution in your SPD? Any ideas what it might say? On this Season 24 premiere episode of Beyond Clean "The Papers that Make Us Awesome," Hank Balch sits down with culture-building expert Jeff Schiefelbein, Managing Director at Undivided Life, to cast a vision for the rest of the podcast season and share some powerful guiding principles to equip you in crafting your department’s mission, vision, and values statement. Are you and your team on mission together? What shared values are defining your journey of #FightingDirty? Together, we’ll uncover how a well-crafted mission statement, an inspiring vision, and a set of core values not only support the goals of your healthcare facility but also fosters a sense of pride, passion, and unity amongst the #CleanFreaks saving lives each and every day. 

Sterile Processing Policies and Procedures: Who writes them? Who should be writing them? And most importantly, can everyone understand them once they are written? This week, in Episode 4 from Beyond Clean Season 24, Mila Miranda, Assistant Manager for Sterile Processing at UC Davis Medical Center joins us to unravel the "how's" and "why's" behind crafting effective policies and procedures in Sterile Processing. Drawing from personal experiences, Mila emphasizes the critical role policies and procedures play in increasing compliance and safeguarding both technicians and patients alike. Discover practical tips for translating policies from mere words on paper to impactful actions on the frontlines of our SPDs. If you've ever wondered why certain policies make the cut in your department's handbook, this episode is your secret weapon for conquering your SPD's standards with clarity, compliance, and confidence!

“Sterile Processing, what’s that?” If this question sounds all too familiar, you’re not alone! As Sterile Processing professionals, we’ve all been asked this a time or two. So, how do you describe our career? How should we describe it? On this episode of Beyond Clean Season 24, "The Papers that Make Us Awesome," we’re joined by Beth Rayfield, the trailblazing Director of Central Supply and Sterile Processing at IU Health, to uncover the secrets of crafting job descriptions that don’t just fill roles but forge an unstoppable team of Sterile Processing heroes. We're not just talking about duties and qualifications; we're diving into how the right words can attract top talent, set the stage for exceptional careers, and ultimately, redefine what it means to be a #CleanFreak. Tune in, get inspired, and let's rewrite the rules of SPD success, one job description at a time!

Do you really know what you think you know? Are your department's competencies a true measure of your skills, or are they just another annual checkmark in your file? On this episode of Beyond Clean Season 24, "The Papers that Make Us Awesome," we're challenging the status quo of department competencies with Jhmeid Billingslea, competency guru, and Managing Director for Surgical Services at Advantage Support Services, Inc. Together, we'll uncover how you can transform your SPD competencies from a checkbox exercise into a powerful tool for building an unstoppable team of #CleanFreaks. Jhmeid is sharing his expert tips for crafting competencies that don't just assess skills, but ignite passion, boost confidence, and equip every technician to tackle the toughest challenges head-on. If you're ready to ditch the old approach to competencies and unleash the true potential of your department, then this is one episode you don’t want to miss. Grab your notepad, sharpen your pencil, and let's rewrite the rules of SPD success, one game-changing competency at a time!

First impressions are everything, especially when it comes to an SPD technician's first day on the job. But it's not just about the impression they make - it's also the impression the department makes on them! On this episode of Beyond Clean Season 24, we're joined by Meredith Garza, Market Development Lead with The Resource Group, to explore what makes a great SPD onboarding and orientation program stand out from the rest. You'll hear Meredith's strategies for rolling out the red carpet for new hires, making them feel valued, and setting them up for long-term success in the department and industry at large. We’ll uncover cautionary tales of onboarding gone wrong and insider tips for creating an orientation program that will make your new techs think, “I made the right choice joining this team!” Whether you're a manager looking to revamp your orientation process or a technician eager to make a lasting impact, this episode is packed with game-changing insights you won't want to miss. Tune in now and discover how to make your SPD's first impression unforgettable - in all the right ways!

Are your department's compliance documents audit-ready? Are you checking and initialing your sterilizer printouts after every cycle, every time? In this week’s episode of Beyond Clean Season 24, we're joined by Rory Burke, Instrument Management System Coordinator, and documentation fanatic, to uncover the critical role that every single Sterile Processing professional plays in creating an unbreakable chain of documentation evidence. From the frontlines to the C-Suite, Rory reveals the dos and don'ts of properly documenting your department's instrument reprocessing workflows. You'll discover why "if it wasn't documented, it didn't happen" is more than just a catchy phrase - it's a powerful reminder of the trust placed in us by our patients and surgical teams. If you're ready to elevate your SPD's documentation game and prepare your team to always be audit-ready, this episode is your secret weapon for #FightingDirty!