CE CREDIT HUB | Season 24
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Mission, Vision, & Values in Sterile Processing - 1 CE
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.
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Policies & Procedures in Sterile Processing - 1 CE
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!
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Annual Evals & Recognition in Sterile Processing - 1 CE
What if your next eval could unlock the next level in your Sterile Processing career? On this episode of Season 24 "The Papers that Make Us Awesome," Cody Troutt, Clinical Education Specialist at Steris, joins us to shake up everything you thought you knew about your annual Sterile Processing eval! Get ready to go beyond just an annual check-in, and dive into innovative strategies to help you leverage your eval into a powerful tool for advancing your career and making a lasting impact on your team. Cody is dishing out his expert tips to help you navigate difficult conversations, advocate for your achievements, and secure the recognition you earned as an essential member of your SPD team! Join the conversation today and get ready to make your next eval unforgettable - in all the right ways!
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Job Descriptions in Sterile Processing - 1 CE
“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!
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Department Competencies in Sterile Processing - 1 CE
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!
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Instructions for Use (IFUs) in Sterile Processing - 1 CE
Buckle up, #CleanFreaks, because we're wrapping up this season of "The Papers that Make Us Awesome" with the one document that can make or break your day in Sterile Processing: Instructions for Use (IFUs)! In this action-packed season finale, we're diving deep into the world of IFUs with the one and only Ralph Basile, Standards Corporate Executive at Healthmark Industries Inc, a Getinge Company. From the technical side of crafting these essential documents to the manufacturer's perspective and the everyday challenges faced by frontline technicians, Ralph is pulling back the curtain on what it takes to create IFUs that don't just check the regulatory boxes, but actually work in the real world. Whether you're an SPD leader on a mission to elevate your team's IFU game, a manufacturer striving to develop instructions that make sense, or a technician just trying to keep your instruments in tip-top shape, this episode is loaded with insights and strategies for every role in the Sterile Processing universe! Don’t miss out -- tune in today!
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Onboarding & Orientation in Sterile Processing - 1 CE
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!
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Compliance Documentation in Sterile Processing - 1 CE
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!
