Episode 103: Are you reprocessing ultrasound probes in your sterile processing or endoscopy department? If so, are you aware of the percutaneous procedures that may be being performed utilizing these probes? Dr. Daniel Lightfoot (Nanosonics) joins the podcast to talk about reprocessing these ultrasound probes safely utilizing the Spaulding Classification Scale, and how communication is vital between the areas of the hospital that use them and the department responsible for processing them. Find out if your facility is aware of the potential issues with this technology!

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Ask the Educator: Reprocessing Ultrasound Probes & Understanding Percutaneous Procedures

Episode 104: In sterile processing, we know that mistakes can be costly. But without hard data (and a monetary value) these errors are often abstract and hard to quantify, thus making them fade into the background of our minds. Gregory Agoston (Specialty Care) may have found a solution! Listen in to learn more about how Gregg and his team got their data and used it in a practical and simple way to improve processes.

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Ask the Educator: What is the Cost of a Sterile Processing Error?

Episode 107: On this episode they are joined by Sean Weir. Sean shares his passion for sterile processing and how he got involved in mission work. He is committed to helping others and has been involved in mission work for many years. He also shares some tips for those who are interested in getting involved in sterile processing mission trips.

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Ask the Educator: Getting Involved in Sterile Processing Mission Trips: Interview with Sean Weir

Episode 108: One of the initial topics explored on the Ask the Educator Podcast was the complex issue of arthroscopic shavers and their cleaning and inspection procedures. Fast forward four years later, where do we stand? Have the essential enhancements been implemented, or are we confronted with recurring challenges? Join Kevin and Adam in this episode as they reflect on the past four years and offer guidance to sterile processing professionals and leaders on the urgent steps required.

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Ask the Educator: Arthroscopic Shavers – 2020 vs. 2024

Episode 118: Implementing Standards on the Go: Insights from a Traveling Leader

Do you want to be a traveling sterile processing leader or even a permanent manager of your own department? Then this episode is for you! Leadership in sterile processing is an increasingly difficult job, but now imagine that you only have 3 months to fix a department. Where do you start? In this episode, we speak with Tiffany Dailey, a traveling sterile processing leader to discuss the challenges and joys of being a traveling leader, and what we can do to leave a positive and lasting impact on a department.

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Ask the Educator: Implementing Standards on the Go: Insights from a Traveling Leader

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