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Beyond Clean Podcast

Beyond Clean Podcast
Sterile Processing
Patient Safety
Infection Prevention
Healthcare
Infection Control
Medical Device Reprocessing
Steam Sterilization
Water Quality
Surgical Instruments
Decontamination
Quality Assurance
Operating Room
Healthcare Storage
Endoscope Reprocessing
Ambulatory Surgical Centers
Ergonomics
Operating Room Efficiency
Ambulatory Surgery Centers
Blue Wrap
Water Quality Management

Even though their tools and equipment touch nearly every surgical patient in the world, how much do you really know about the people, processes, and products used in the Sterile Processing industry? Beyond Clean offers a creative look into the inner workings of a healthcare industry surrounded by challenges, disrupted by change, and committed to getting it right -- every instrument, every time. Th... more

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Are your annual competencies actually measuring proficiency, or just checking boxes? This week, Bobby and Jason sit down with SPD educator Tanya Cambise for an honest conversation about what annual competencies should look like in Sterile Processing.... more

Dig out those competency binders, #CleanFreaks! On this episode of Beyond Clean, Bobby Parker and co-host Jason Minutillo welcome Jeremy Bernier to discuss what it really takes to bring a competency program into the digital age. He explains why moder... more

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Looking around your SPD, chances are many of your fellow #CleanFreaks found their way into Sterile Processing through very different journeys. But that's beginning to change. This week, we sit down with Veronica Martinez, Sterile Processing Coordinat... more

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Every strong SPD starts with strong leadership. The question is: how do you build it? On the Season 33 premiere of Beyond Clean, we sit down with Jason Minutillo and Concepcion "Connie" Class Ballejo to explore what it really takes to prepare new lea... more

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Recent Guests

Jeremy Bernier
Manager of Sterile Processing
Sterile Processing Department, Vermont facility
Episode: Built Different - Beyond the Binder: Tracking Competencies with Technology
Veronica Martinez
Sterile Processing Program Coordinator at Mountainland Technical College
Mountainland Technical College
Episode: Built Different - Cap and Gown (and Gloves): SPD Collegiate Programs
Concepcion Class Ballejo
Regional Manager of Sterile Processing for Common Spirit, Mountain Region
Common Spirit
Episode: Built Different - Competent to Lead: Building Leaders Before Building Teams
Osama Alsadawi
Assistant Chief of Sterile Processing and Beyond Clean Advisory Group member
Sterile Processing/Beyond Clean
Episode: Season 21 Rewind - The SPD Mind Map: Seeing the Data All Around You
Amanda Wilcox
Education Coordinator at University Hospitals
University Hospitals
Episode: Season 21 Rewind - 'I Click What?' A How-To on Training High-Tech Techs
Jason Minutillo
Regional Director for Quality HLD and Sterilization at University of Colorado Hospital; System Co-Chair of Cleaning, Disinfection, Sterilization
University of Colorado Hospital
Episode: Season 21 Rewind - Technicians, Quantified: The Data of Sterile Processing Staffing
Jen Barnickel
Manager of Operations
Vested Medical
Episode: Season 21 Rewind - Dr. Data's First Case: The Metrics of Excellently Managing Vendor Trays
Larry Talapa
Medical Liaison of Sterilization Assurance Products for US and Canada
Solventum
Episode: Confidence in Every Cycle: Reducing Guesswork in Sterilization Monitoring
Matt Linabery
Director of Sterilization Assurance Products for US and Canada
Solventum
Episode: Confidence in Every Cycle: Reducing Guesswork in Sterilization Monitoring

Hosts

Bobby Parker
Host of Beyond Clean Podcast
Jamie Amaya
Co-host of the show across seasons

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 133 ratings
  • Fighting dirty, is a job that's worthy!

    Love this podcasts it's my go to SPD podcast great job team let's goooo

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bill Rish
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great for SPD

    Hank and his staff are putting into this podcast over and above the dissemination of information all things SPD. Great job supporting the underserved profession of sterile processing in the healthcare environment. Check out their YouTube channel,Instagram, Twitter, etc.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    biermonie
    United States3 years ago
  • Great information

    There is amazing topics in hand podcast - listen all the time

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    snobbybear
    United States5 years ago
  • Great for SPD

    Hank and his staff are putting into this podcast over and above the dissemination of information all things SPD. Great job supporting the underserved profession of sterile processing in the healthcare enviroment.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    biermonie
    United States5 years ago
  • I listened for CEUs to maintain my certifications and stayed for professional development lessons. Now I'm hooked on Beyond Clean and more interested in this career than ever before!

    Audible
    5
    Loso Sobe
    United States5 years ago

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Host team provides practical, actionable SPD insights.
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Content is consistently technical and useful for improving real-world SPD operations.
Guests are experienced leaders from healthcare, devices, and IP.

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Built Different - Beyond the Binder: Tracking Competencies with Technology
Q: What does a practical path toward digitizing competencies look like for a facility still heavy on paper?
Begin with one area, ensure workflows reflect competencies, and progressively integrate education and audits to support hands-on skills without abandoning safety and accuracy.
Built Different - Beyond the Binder: Tracking Competencies with Technology
Q: What problems do you see with traditional competency models, and how do you address them?
Traditional models are paper-based and reactive; the approach is to modernize into proactive workflows aligned with equipment manuals and processes, using digital tracking.
Built Different - Beyond the Binder: Tracking Competencies with Technology
Q: Tell us a little about yourself and what you've been doing in the industry.
Jeremy describes over 20 years in SPD, a move into management, and a focus on safety and quality outcomes, setting the stage for digitizing competencies.
SPD Fact Check - Cupboards, Carts, & Corkboards: Managing Sterile Storage Outside the SPD/OR
Q: How do clinics typically respond to SPD outreach, and what helps drive buy-in for better practices?
Clinics often react with curiosity or skepticism; buy-in tends to come from education, clear rationale tied to patient safety, and showing tangible benefits like improved instrument condition, policy alignment, and even services like on-site education and sharpening that illustrate value beyond compliance.
SPD Fact Check - Cupboards, Carts, & Corkboards: Managing Sterile Storage Outside the SPD/OR
Q: What are some of the more notable problems Krystal identifies when auditing clinics for instrument storage outside the SPD/OR?
Krystal highlights issues like lack of temperature and humidity controls, non-standardized processes, reliance on legacy practices, and inconsistent adherence to IFUs; she emphasizes auditing to assess current practices, educating staff, and aligning policies with manufacturer instructions to improve safety.

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What is Beyond Clean Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A deep, practitioner-focused examination of sterile processing, infection prevention, and the broader hospital operations ecosystem. Episodes regularly tackle hands-on topics like sterilization methods, water and steam quality, instrument integrity, and workflow optimization, often featuring industry leaders, educators, or frontline SPD personnel. The format blends data-driven discussions with real-world case studies, practical tips, and cross-department collaboration stories, making it useful for hospital admins, SPD managers, and vendors seeking actionable insights, new technologies, and best practices. A notable strength is bringing together diverse perspectives—from clinical educators to device manufacturers and quality leaders—around t... more

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