
Great products and services drive the Sterile Processing industry forward and Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlights are the conduit for hospital professionals to hear about the newest innovations hitting the market, or discuss a cutting edge service offering that may change the way their departments are run.
Through our Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight series, we've created a platform for vendors to talk about their products and services and tell their brand story in a creative, conversational, and informative setting.
No appointment necessary. No five-minute speed conversation in a loud expo hall. No cold calls.
Real Insights. Real Comparisons. Real Value.
More Vendor Spotlights releasing soon!
Dual Processing Power: When Efficiency Meets Compliance
With Featured Guests: Marci Tucker & Eric Einwalter
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, all while maintaining the highest standards of compliance and patient safety. Tune in today to discover how their integrated solutions and educational resources are helping Sterile Processing departments boost efficiency and achieve confident compliance in ultrasound probe management!
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Learn more about CIVCO's cutting-edge solutions and educational opportunities by visiting go.civco.com/beyond-clean or calling 800-445-6741. You can also connect with CIVCO on LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. And don't forget to check out their AAMI TIR99 white paper in the Education section of their website!
Compliant by Design: Smart Solutions in Vendor Tray Management
With Featured Guest: David Jagrosse
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 the ONE TRAY®/ EZ-TRAX™ can help your department optimize vendor trays, maintain compliance, and reduce costs through validated tray configurations!
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For any queries or additional information, contact ONE TRAY®/IST at info@onetray.com or call them at 937-619-0138. Don’t forget to follow the ONE TRAY® IFU for use. Also, stay connected on LinkedIn and Facebook for updates!
The Evolution of Single-Use Endoscopy
With Featured Guest: Christian Escobar
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 around infection prevention, procedure delays, rural access gaps, and staffing shortages across our industry.
Tune in to learn how Ambu® is helping healthcare organizations just like yours standardize device availability and meet accountability metrics through innovative technology that is not only safe, but scalable. Discover how single-use endoscopy optimizes points of care, simplifies logistics and compliance, and empowers staff productivity.
For more information visit singleuseendoscopy.com or
ambuusa.com, and follow Ambu® on LinkedIn.
Leveraging the supplier ERP to gain true supply chain transparency
With Featured Guests: Keerthi Kanubaddi & Neal Ferguson
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 Vice President of Client Engagement at Movemedical, to discuss an innovative solution that is bringing clarity to the chaos of inventory management. Tune in to discover how Movemedical's Consignment Inventory Manager system seamlessly connects health systems with their suppliers at an ERP-level, offering a cost-effective solution with real-time inventory insights. Explore how this game-changing approach not only simplifies the consignment processes but also promotes a collaborative relationship between healthcare facilities and suppliers, enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and most importantly, patient care!
For more information on how their innovative inventory management tool can transform your consignment process, visit their website to request a demo. You can also follow Movemedical on LinkedIn, or better yet, contact Keerthi or Neal directly!
Innovating brushes together
With Featured Guest: Dan DeShane
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 this space. Dan's expertise is focused on educating SPD professionals around industry best practices, and with a legacy dating back 25+ years, Sharn by Marketlab is far from a newcomer to the world of SPD itself. Tune in to experience firsthand how their unique services, such as onsite assessments and consultations, along with color-coded wire cannula brushes and ergonomic handles, can revolutionize your Sterile Processing workflow. Also, don't miss their special SPD Week “Thank You” giveaway happening next week!
For more information on how their innovative brush evaluation program could transform your facility's efficiency and standardization, visit their website. And don't forget to follow Sharn by Marketlab on LinkedIn for the latest updates on education, networking, and new products coming out from their team!
Glad You Asked
With Featured Guest: Melissa McVaugh
What is the shelf life of a ONE TRAY® container? Why is everyone so confused about things like load documentation, cycle times, and water? Joining us on this week's Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™ series is Melissa McVaugh, Infection Preventionist at Standardized Sterilization Concepts (SSC), to talk about the most common questions users encounter in the field during onboarding the device, training new staff, and passing accreditation surveys. In this episode, Melissa clears up some of the misunderstandings out there regarding current guidelines and important terms that every reprocessing professional should know. Whether you're thinking through cycle times, expiry dating, or anything else in between, this interview will help equip you with frontline experience and successful survey conversations so you can educate your SPD, OR, vendor, and survey teams with confidence.
For any queries or additional information, reach out to ONE TRAY®/IST at info@onetray.com or call them at 937-619-0138. Don’t forget to follow the ONE TRAY® IFU for use, and stay connected on LinkedIn and Facebook for updates!
Also, feel free to contact Barbara Ann Harmer, Vice President of Clinical Services at ONE TRAY®/IST, who was a surveyor for 25 years and can answer your clinical questions or help with answering questions on AAMI ST79, policies and procedures, and surveying techniques. She can be reached at bharmer@onetray.com. [CD489]
Better Delivery Methods
With Featured Guest: Scott Cohen
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 sealed case cart: ONE CART™. In this episode, Scott takes us on a deep dive into the transformational impact of ONE TRAY®, EZ-TRAX™ and ONE CART™ on SPD workflows and how it is meticulously designed to improve efficiency and staff satisfaction. Designed with safety and efficiency at its core, ONE CART™ offers a unique value proposition, enabling the safe transport of soiled instruments from the OR to Decon in space constrained settings such as ASCs and smaller hospitals. In this interview, Scott highlights ONE CART™'s unique features such as a smaller footprint, a glass window for easy content identification, and adjustable shelves for flexible storage. Its compact yet spacious design ensures easy navigation through narrow hallways while maximizing storage capacity.
Be sure to check out the recently released Becker’s ASC Review Editorial for an in-depth interview with a facility utilizing this three product suite and download this episode's bonus content on the Beyond Clean mobile app. Ready to upgrade your ASC with ONE CART™ or talk about how The Total Solution can help you? Head over to their website to explore more. Watch The Total Solution in action here. For any queries or additional information, reach out to ONE TRAY®/IST via email or call them at 937-619-0138. Don’t forget to follow the ONE TRAY® IFU for use. Also, stay connected on LinkedIn and Facebook for updates!
Bringing it home
With Featured Guests: Ashlynne Basile & Kevin Anderson
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 Basile, Marketing Director and Kevin Anderson, Clinical Education Specialist at Healthmark Industries, about the major commitment their company has shown to sure up their own supply chain and "bring it home" in an effort to become an even more reliable Sterile Processing partner. Tune in now to learn how their team navigated the search for alternative sources of supply to lead the way in quality, consistency, and dependability at a time when hospitals needed it most!
Visit www.hmark.com, call 1-800-521-6224, or check out their customer letter for more information. Follow Healthmark Industries on LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube -- and don't forget to check out Kevin's podcast "Ask the Educator" available anywhere podcasts are heard!
Around the table with aesculap
With Featured Guests: Tim Cochran, Kris Comer, Pawel Szczygiel, & Stephen Sayer
On this Special Release Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™, we captured exclusive audio from an in-person conversation which happened during the filming of Episode 3 of the Beyond the Tour mini-series, featuring Aesculap’s national repair facility team in St. Louis, Missouri. We had just finished touring their cutting-edge repair lab, riding along in one of their repair vehicles, and interviewing many of their team members on location as we sat down to discuss the wonderful experience. Hosted by Hank Balch, Justin Poulin, and Lindsay Brown, this episode features Aesculap's Timothy Cochran – Director of Marketing, Kris Comer - Associate Director Field Service, Pawel Szczygiel - Marketing Manager, and Stephen Sayer - Technical Support Manager. Tune in to hear more about how a culture of quality has built one of the strongest instrument manufacturing and repair programs in the world!
Don't forget to check out the FULL 30-minute film episode of Beyond the Tour for the "Culture of Quality" story featuring Aesculap on the Beyond Clean YouTube Channel.
Visit Aesculap online and check out the Aesculap Academy for additional resources. Get updates on products and services by following Aesculap (US) on LinkedIn.
Fact Vs Fiction
With Featured Guest:
Gunner Lyslo
What have you heard about UV-C disinfection? Are all low-level disinfection devices created equally? Find out the truth about UV-C disinfection in this exciting Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™ with Gunner Lyslo, Founder and CEO of Surfacide. Learn how low-level disinfection with UV-C energy significantly reduces the presence of viruses and bacteria, and find out how it disinfects colonized surfaces in our operating rooms. We’ll also discover how providing an added layer of disinfection with Surfacide’s best-in-class Helios System increases patient, surgeon, and employee confidence, builds patient loyalty, and even improves HCAHPS scores. If you want to be confident that your operating rooms aren’t harboring an enemy that you can’t see, tune in today!
You can learn more about the world’s only American made, patented, triple emitter robotic UV-C light solution available on the market today by visiting their website. You can also follow Surfacide on LinkedIn and Facebook.
perfect wash control system
With Featured Guests:
Mark Duro & Hisashi Konno
How do you avoid human error within your critical Sterile Processing workflows? What can you do today to improve traceability and reduce time spent waiting on monitoring results at every stage of reprocessing? Joining us for this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™ are Terragene team members Mark Duro CRCST, FCS, Industry Subject Matter Expert & Education Manager and Hisashi Konno, Biomedical Engineer & Product Specialist to speak with us about the role that constant innovation plays in keeping our departments ahead of the technology curve. With patient safety in surgery completely dependent on compliant reprocessing protocols in Sterile Processing, comprehensive solutions are a must-have. Listen as they describe how Terragene is leading the industry with cutting edge technology to make this both possible and affordable for hospitals around the country, and across the globe.
To learn more about Terragene, visit https://terragene.com/. Follow Terragene on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram for the latest company updates. For general information, reach out to info@terragene.com or better yet, contact Ruben Rios in marketing or Mark directly via email!
THe evidence of clean
With Featured Guest:
Jason Minutillo
Effective endoscopy cleaning is one of the greatest challenges of modern instrument reprocessing. Superbugs and healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs) are lurking in unseen channels and studies are showing many of our current cleaning practices are still missing the mark. Joining us for this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™ is Jason Minutillo, Director of Quality for SPD and HLD for UCHealth, to speak to the critical role that manual cleaning in general, and effective brushing in particular, plays in taking these medical devices from dirty to clean so that they can be dependably disinfected or sterilized. Learn about the evidence the PULL THRU™ team use to support their belief that the PULL THRU™ Cleaning Brush is the most beneficial single-pass cleaning brush on the market today. Tune in to hear more!
If you enjoy what you hear on today's Vendor Spotlight™, contact PULL THRU™ or your local distributor for a demo pack – containing a short length of channel and a PULL THRU™ brush. Dip one end of the tube into a cup of cold coffee and see how well the PULL THRU™ brush works (but don’t drink the coffee afterwards!) You can also visit PULL THRU™ on their website, email them at info@pullthru.net.nz, or follow them on LinkedIn and Twitter.
The spd trifecta
With Featured Guests:
Roger Fries, Ryan Pistone, & Rick Martz
Nothing that happens in our Sterile Processing departments happens in a silo -- especially when it comes to the reprocessing workflow of our surgical trays. Even though we know this truth, it can be difficult to see the impact each member of the larger healthcare team has on our daily mission: Sterile Processing, Vendor Reps, and the Manufacturer. How can these three perspectives align to overcome the reprocessing challenges we all face? On this week’s release of the Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™ series we speak with Roger Fries, SPD clinical manager at OrthoIndy in Indianapolis, Ryan Pistone, Former orthopedic representative at Zimmer Biomet, and Rick Martz, sales representative of ONE TRAY® and EZ-TRAX™ at 3T Medical about their experiences navigating the complexities of supporting surgery with sterile inventory, every surgery, every time. Join us for a conversation that goes beyond assumptions to what each perspective really adds to getting surgical instruments from dirty, to clean, to sterile, without missing a beat!
You can learn more by visiting www.onetray.com or by e-mailing them at info@onetray.com. Don't forget to look for educational information and ask questions directly on LinkedIn and Facebook.
the mvp's of instrument inspection
With Featured Guest:
Kevin Anderson
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 patients? On this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™ we talk with Kevin Anderson, Clinical Education Specialist at Healthmark Industries, about the what, why, and how behind the unique solutions their team have brought to market that are changing the way Sterile Processing professionals fight dirty, every instrument, every time. Tune in now to learn how important it is to be checking your pulse flow lumen washers, testing your laparoscopic insulation, and more! If patient safety is your goal, this is a conversation you won't want to miss!
Visit www.hmark.com for more information or call 1-800-521-6224. Healthmark provides free consultations for enhanced inspection, endoscope reprocessing, Joint Commission preparation, and more. Follow Healthmark Industries on LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.
Operate with Greater precision through education
With Featured Guest:
Taylor Hamscher
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, operational efficiency, sustainability, and clinical & staff satisfaction. Tune in to hear how the clinical team at Aesculap is helping teams operate with greater precision by closing the knowledge gaps and reducing errors in Sterile Processing and Operating Rooms everywhere.
Visit Aesculap online at aesculapusa.com and check out the Aesculap Academy at educate.beyondclean.net/aesculap. Get updates on products and services by following Aesculap on LinkedIn.
Answering the million-dollar question
With Featured Guest:
Sean Bogle
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 trays at once. We discuss the value and impact the Turbett Surgical Instrument Pod has on the Operating Room and Sterile Processing departments by improving staff satisfaction, by eliminating holes in wraps, and by significantly reducing medical waste. You’re not going to want to miss this!
Visit Turbett Surgical online at www.turbettsurgical.com. E-mail info@turbettsurgical.com
to see how this technology can impact your facility. Follow Turbett Surgical on LinkedIn and Instagram and check out their product videos on YouTube.
the only way
With Featured Guest:
Kevin Anderson
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 needs of your department. With a compact design, easy setup, and the option to save photos and videos of your medical devices, your staff can move medical devices confidently to the next stage in reprocessing. Tune in now to learn more!
Visit www.hmark.com for more information or call 1-800-521-6224. Healthmark provides free consultations for enhanced inspection, endoscope reprocessing, Joint Commission preparation, and more. Follow Healthmark Industries on LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.
Clean you can count on
With Featured Guests:
Debbie Armstrong & Dr. Augusto Sorrequieta, PhD
When it comes to safe surgical devices, if you are not certain it’s clean, it doesn’t matter what you do next, and your surgical patients could be at risk. On this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight we speak with Debbie Armstrong and Dr. Augusto Sorrequieta, PhD. at Terragene, an innovative new company about the Perfect Wash Control System - a complete and automated cleaning monitoring system designed to react to all critical parameters in washer-disinfector cycles. For an accurate and convenient method of routine control and an assurance of disinfection in your mechanical washers, every cycle, every time, press play to listen now!
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Learn more by visiting Terragene's website or contact Debbie and Augusto by e-mailing info@terragene.com. Follow them on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
Sustainable Storage
With Featured Guest:
Phillip Van Gorp
When it comes to sterile storage, disorganization can cost a lot of money in inefficiencies and case delays, especially when critical trays are hard to find. On this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight we talk with Phillip Van Gorp, President of Belintra Med IT and Storage Solutions about SMART-FOLD* STERISYSTEM®, a two-touch tray storage and transport solution, installed by Sterile Processing subject matter experts, that helps ensure sterility and provides a comprehensive, economical solution to common storage and transport challenges in Sterile Processing. If you’re searching for more space or your staff has a difficult time finding the trays needed by the Operating Room quickly, you’re going to want to tune into this interview!
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For a no-cost, on-site assessment and to learn more about the SMART-FOLD* STERISYSTEM®, visit Halyardhealth.com/storage-solutions.
TERMINAL VELOCITY
With Featured Guest:
Ben Fryer
How often do you get the chance to go behind the scenes with the people who are developing products that drive technology and the ability to meet the demands of the industry? On this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight we interview Ben Fryer, Principal Scientist with Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP). Ben developed the ASP STERRAD VELOCITY® Biological Indicator (BI)/ Process Challenge Device (PCD), the first and only all-in-one BI/PCD designed for the STERRAD® System. Reduce risk, comply with industry standards, save time, and go inside the creator’s design process of this game-changing product by tuning in now.
To learn more about STERRAD VELOCITY® Biological Indicator (BI)/ Process Challenge Device (PCD) visit ASP's website, and follow Advanced Sterilization Products on LinkedIn.
blown away
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 Manager at TRICOR Systems Inc., about the innovative approach his company is taking to automate the endoscope drying process. TRICOR Systems Dri-Scope Aid® products eliminate the growth of bioburden by automating a steady flow of air that can leave the channel dry in just ten minutes. Tune in now to discover how TRICOR is standardizing the endoscope drying process to ensure a safe and repeatable process.
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If you are interested in learning more about the Dri-Scope Aid® family of products, visit their website or send them an email for a virtual consultation to discover what products will work best in your department. Follow Dri-Scope Aid® on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for exclusive news and product updates.
driving dental compliance
With Featured Guest:
Jessica Wilson, MPH
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 with Jessica Wilson from HuFriedyGroup about infection prevention compliance. Jessica discusses the IMS™ Cassette Instrument Management System – a system that provides users with the tools needed to reprocess dental instruments safely and efficiently, while remaining compliant with reprocessing guidelines. Tune in now to discover how this innovative system is increasing dental procedure output while improving overall patient and staff experience.
If you are interested in learning more about IMS you can visit the HuFriedyGroup website for a free virtual IMS consultation. Follow HuFriedyGroup on LinkedIn,
Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube for exclusive news, product updates, and training tools for success.
ready, aim, automate
With Featured Guest:
Braun Kiess
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 Sterile Processing technicians struggle to complete on a daily basis? The technology that helps us solve those challenges already exists and on this week's release of the Vendor Spotlight Series we talk with Braun Kiess, Co-Founder and Chief Sales and Finance Officer of RST Automation, about the AIM Tray Assembly and AIM Peel Pack Systems. These systems are changing the way Sterile Processing Departments are utilizing technology to improve quality, efficiency, and effectiveness. Can humans collaborate with technology? They can and should! Listen now to find out why.
Contact RST Automation via
e-mail or, follow RST Automation on LinkedIn and Facebook and visit their website to learn more.
sterile storage wars
With Featured Guest:
Amy Flynn
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 keep up with the demand of the OR means potential revenue lost. On this episode of the Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight Series we talk with Amy Flynn, North American OR/CS Market Manager for Hänel Storage Systems about the lessons learned from other industries in using vertical space to combat the storage issues that come with adding new procedures and equipment. The vertical storage carousel technology that has benefited countless industries is available to help decrease the time it takes to pick a case cart, integrate with tracking systems to give real-time inventory data, protect the staff in your department from an ergonomic perspective, and ultimately make better use of what little storage space is available. It’s time to look up and tune in to learn more.
Learn more about Hänel Storage Systems by visiting their website. Follow Hänel Storage Systems on LinkedIn and Twitter. You can also
e-mail the Hänel Storage Systems team. Download case studies and white papers by clicking here.
air matters
With Featured Guests:
Jim Meacham & Jim Johnston
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 Jim Meacham, Principles at Altaire Systems, about their ADAPT line of products—tailor-made for healthcare facilities struggling with humidity related issues like mold, mildew, and other unhealthy conditions in critical environments throughout the healthcare facility. We discuss their modular solution that complements and supports your current heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system that is simple, cost-effective, and can support your facility's green initiatives as well. Is there a way to properly take humidity out of the air and promote clean healthy air throughout your healthcare facility? There is. Tune in now to learn how!
Visit Altaire Systems online or contact Jim Johnston or Jim Meacham via email for specific questions and information.
the invisible threat
With Featured Guest:
David Hilliker
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 dangerous chemicals used in hospitals. On this week's release of the Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight Series, we speak with David Hilliker about the evolution of this technology, the importance of continuous monitoring and the critical nature of impending alerts for these chemicals. David talks about current exposure level studies happening around the world and gives advice on how to move this important safety conversation up from the user level to administration. This conversation couldn't come at a better time in healthcare, so tune in now!
Learn more by visiting their website, contacting them via e-mail and look for educational information and ask questions directly on LinkedIn and Facebook.
a Chemical education
With Featured Guest:
Peggy Spitzer & Brett Norton
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 Vendor Spotlight series we speak with Peggy Spitzer and Brett Norton about the common issue experienced in healthcare facilities of soils drying on surgical instrumentation and we take a deep dive into the role of chemicals and the correct application of them. Certol International led the charge when it came to point-of-use cleaning and during this episode we talk with them about their products that are shaping instrument care.
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Learn more by visiting their website. Call Certol at 1-800-843-3343 and ask for Peggy or contact her via e-mail for educational information and to ask questions directly. Follow Certol on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.
lost no more
With Featured Guest:
Geoffrey Broninx
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 series, we will be talking to Geoffrey Broninx about the innovative work being done at ATH Medical to overcome the global challenges of loaner instrument traceability. Geoffrey will also discuss big opportunities for Sterile Processing departments in the USA to bring the AnciTrak system into their hospitals to experience the solution in person! Tune in today for information on how to win a free trial, and plan on visiting their booth #759 at the IAHCSMM Annual Conference & Expo in Anaheim!
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Follow ATH Medical on Instagram and LinkedIn.
Visit their website or send them an
e-mail for more information today!
Partnership with Purpose: The Critical Role of Vendor Partners in Sterile Processing
With Featured Guest: Malinda Elammari
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 with hands-on education to help solve your department’s toughest challenges. Through AI-powered scope inspection technology, advanced detergent solutions, and targeted assessments, discover how Healthmark is helping Sterile Processing departments maximize their performance. Tune in today to find out how their team can help your SPD achieve sustainable success through education and innovation!
Ready to take the next step? Visit their website or reach out to your local representative to learn more. Follow Healthmark on LinkedIn and don't forget to sign up for their monthly educational webinars to earn CE credits!
Expertise in Action: Redefining On-Site Endoscopy Support
With Featured Guests: Crit Fisher & Marina Dragatsis
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 STORZ, to explore KARL STORZ’s innovative On-Site Endoscopic Specialist (OES) program. Learn how this dedicated team of specialists can transform your facility's approach to endoscopy equipment management through hands-on support and expert troubleshooting. Discover how Crit, Marina, and their team are helping Sterile Processing departments, just like yours, create customizable programs tailored to their unique instrument care needs. Tune in today to find out how KARL STORZ's OES program can help your department reduce repair costs, maximize equipment longevity, increase compliance, and overcome staffing challenges!
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For more information on how this innovative program can help protect your department's endoscopy investment, visit their website. And don’t forget to follow KARL STORZ United States on LinkedIn for the latest updates!
automating the Rinsing process
With Featured Guest: David Salzberg
In today’s fast-paced surgery center and hospital reprocessing settings, utilizing rinsing and flushing products that can free up your hands to perform other tasks, greatly improving the speed and efficiency of your instrument reprocessing, is a game changer! On this week’s Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™, we talk with David Salzberg, President at Advanced Optisurgical Inc., about the QuickRinse® Instrument Rinse System that is replacing the outdated syringe method of rinsing lumened instruments such as Phaco and I/A handpieces, cannulas, and scopes. Discover how you can increase efficiency and consistency in your department with help from hands-free instrument flushing!
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Learn more about the QuickRinse® Instrument Rinse System by calling 1-800-576-1266, e-mailing cs@optisurgical.com, and visiting www.optisurgical.com.
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Don’t forget to enter for your chance to win a FREE QuickRinse® Instrument Rinse System!
Email promo@optisurgical.com and mention this podcast to be entered into the giveaway drawing. Good luck!
why every spd deserves Certification
With Featured Guests: Yves Theodule & Jeremy Gibson-Roark
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 improvement to his award-winning department. Also, learn from DNV's own Jeremy Gibson-Roark about how the Advanced Sterile Processing Program Certification facilitates collaboration and internal alignment around safe patient care, preparing your SPD team for accreditation success no matter which agency you use.
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Ready to learn more?
👉 Download the (free!) SPD program requirements here!
👉 Follow DNV Healthcare on LinkedIn.
👉 Contact DNV through their website or email Jeremy directly!
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Enjoy the show and set your SPD team up for success in 2024 and beyond!