# sterile (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover sterile. Page: Feed: --- ## [Built Different - Built to Last: The Value of Physical Training for the SPD Professional](https://beyondclean.libsyn.com/bc-337-rebecca-lauber) _2026-08-17 · Beyond Clean Podcast_ Sore feet? Aching knees? Tight shoulders? If you work in SPD, you probably just checked at least one of these boxes. In this week's episode of "Built Different: Training in SPD," Bobby and Jason connect with SPD professional and competitive bodybuilder Rebecca Lauber to talk about a side of the job we don't discuss nearly enough: the physical toll it can take on your body. From lifting heavy trays… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/beyondclean/BC_Ep33_7.mp3?dest-id=562189) ## [Fighting Bacteria, Fungi and Viruses](https://process-this.blubrry.net/2026/08/13/fighting-bacteria-fungi-and-viruses/) _2026-08-13 · PROCESS THIS!, a Podcast by HSPA_ Bacteria, fungi and viruses are the three primary types of microorganisms that Sterile Processing departments (SPDs) battle every day. But what exactly are these infectious agents, how do they spread, and what mechanisms are available to kill them? In episode 156, host Casey Czarnowski speaks with Larry Talapa of Solventum about the trio of microorganisms. Talapa explains the nature and pathology… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/process_this/content.blubrry.com/process_this/EP_156.mp3) ## [Built Different - Level Up: Developing Your SPD Team Through Gamification](https://beyondclean.libsyn.com/bc-336-ashley-thompson) _2026-08-10 · Beyond Clean Podcast_ What if a little friendly competition could change the way your SPD team learns? This week, Bobby and Jason sit down with Ashley Thompson to talk about how gamification can turn everyday education into something technicians actually want to participate in. She shares how points, quizzes, personalized rewards, and healthy competition helped her team take a more active role in their own learning and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/beyondclean/BC_Ep33_6.mp3?dest-id=562189) ## [Built Different - Same Page, Every Shift: The Case for Standardization in SPD](https://beyondclean.libsyn.com/bc-335-jhmeid-billingslea) _2026-08-03 · Beyond Clean Podcast_ If you ask three technicians how a process gets done in your SPD, there's a good chance you'll get three different answers. So how do you get everyone on the same page? In this week's episode of "Built Different: Training in SPD," Jhmeid Billingslea joins the conversation to explain why standardization is about much more than writing another SOP. He breaks down the difference between policies and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/beyondclean/BC_Ep33_5.mp3?dest-id=562189) ## [Mobile Instrument Repair](https://process-this.blubrry.net/2026/07/30/mobile-instrument-repair/) _2026-07-30 · PROCESS THIS!, a Podcast by HSPA_ Keeping surgical instruments functioning properly and extending their useful life does not happen by accident. It requires focused effort from everyone who uses, handles and cares for the devices, including Sterile Processing (SP) teams. In episode 155, host Casey Czarnowski speaks with Jake McHugh and Jeremy Barnell of Agiliti about the instrument repair process. The guests explain the advantages… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/process_this/content.blubrry.com/process_this/EP_155.mp3) ## [Built Different - Checking a Box, or Checking a Skill? The Truth about Annual Competencies](https://beyondclean.libsyn.com/bc-334-tanya-cambise) _2026-07-27 · Beyond Clean Podcast_ 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. Tanya explains why competency verification isn't about checking another box; it's about ensuring your team can confidently and consistently perform… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/beyondclean/BC_Ep33_4.mp3?dest-id=562189) ## [Built Different - Beyond the Binder: Tracking Competencies with Technology](https://beyondclean.libsyn.com/bc-333-jeremy-bernier) _2026-07-20 · Beyond Clean Podcast_ 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 modernizing your competencies isn't just about incorporating technology; it's about creating a system that supports continuous learning, reflects real… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/beyondclean/BC_Ep33_3.mp3?dest-id=562189) ## [Recruiting with Intention](https://process-this.blubrry.net/2026/07/14/recruiting-with-intention/) _2026-07-14 · PROCESS THIS!, a Podcast by HSPA_ Facilities in many parts of the country are feeling the staffing crunch for Sterile Processing (SP) professionals. Our roles demand a high degree of technical knowledge, and some places do not have access to academic programs or training courses that prepare students for working in a Sterile Processing department (SPD). In episode 154, host Casey Czarnowski speaks with DeMango Griffin Sr. and… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/process_this/content.blubrry.com/process_this/EP_154.mp3) ## [Built Different - Cap and Gown (and Gloves): SPD Collegiate Programs](https://beyondclean.libsyn.com/bc-332-veronica-martinez) _2026-07-13 · Beyond Clean Podcast_ 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 Coordinator at Mountainland Technical College, to explore how collegiate programs are changing the way people begin their careers in Sterile Processing.… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/beyondclean/BC_Ep33_2.mp3?dest-id=562189) ## [Built Different - Competent to Lead: Building Leaders Before Building Teams](https://beyondclean.libsyn.com/bc-331-concepcion-class-ballejo) _2026-07-06 · Beyond Clean Podcast_ 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 leaders before they're expected to lead. They discuss everything from mentorship and structured onboarding to creating support systems that help new… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/beyondclean/BC_Ep33_1.mp3?dest-id=562189) ## [CLI-first decentralized GPU compute (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/4UZ7fAaecCcZ) _2026-07-06 · **Sponsored**_ Pay workers or run your GPU for FFmpeg transcode and AI inference. ## [Do You See What I See?](https://process-this.blubrry.net/2026/06/29/do-you-see-what-i-see/) _2026-06-29 · PROCESS THIS!, a Podcast by HSPA_ Sterile Processing (SP) at times suffers from poor packaging. Our departments are tucked away. Our work is behind the scenes. We as SP professionals may not view our duties in the same light as other work in the hospital, so we diminish our role in conversations or are reluctant to speak up in a group of our peers. In episode 153, host Casey Czarnowski talks with Jamelle Ross about enhancing our… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/process_this/content.blubrry.com/process_this/EP_153.mp3) ## [The Mercy Ships Experience](https://process-this.blubrry.net/2026/06/08/ep-152-the-mercy-ships-experience/) _2026-06-08 · PROCESS THIS!, a Podcast by HSPA_ Every year, the HSPA Foundation offers scholarships for Sterile Processing technicians to serve on a Mercy Ships mission, bringing their expertise and passion to those in need in Sub-Saharan Africa. In episode 152, host Casey Czarnowski speaks with Kimberly Polard and Oliver Etcu about the Mercy Ships organization and life on a medical mission ship. Polard describes the application process and her… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/process_this/content.blubrry.com/process_this/EP_152.mp3) ## [Confidence in Every Cycle: Reducing Guesswork in Sterilization Monitoring](https://beyondclean.libsyn.com/bcvs-solventum-2026) _2026-06-05 · Beyond Clean Podcast_ Sterilization monitoring shouldn't slow your department down. On this week's Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™, Matt Linabery and Larry Talapa from Solventum join us to share how Solventum's latest solutions are helping SPD teams simplify workflows while increasing confidence in their sterilization monitoring processes. From the digital pass/fail results and innovative technology of the 3M™ Attest™… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/beyondclean/BC_Solventum_VS_2026.mp3?dest-id=562189) ## [Process THIS! Episode 151: New Perspectives on Chemical Exposure Limits in Sterile Processing](https://process-this.blubrry.net/2026/05/27/process-this-episode-151-new-perspectives-on-chemical-exposure-limits-in-sterile-processing/) _2026-05-27 · PROCESS THIS!, a Podcast by HSPA_ On a daily basis, Sterile Processing professionals use chemicals that can cause workplace-related injuries or make us ill over time. Although these chemicals are a necessary part of our jobs, updated monitoring standards and emerging technology can help protect us from their long-term effects. In episode 151, host Casey Czarnowski speaks with Alex Hilliker of ChemDAQ about the increased emphasis… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/process_this/content.blubrry.com/process_this/EP_151.mp3) ## [SPD Fact Check - Not All It's Cracked Up to Be: Rethinking the Post-Cycle Door Habit](https://beyondclean.libsyn.com/bc-328-echo-pontinen) _2026-05-25 · Beyond Clean Podcast_ Your steam cycle finishes, and out of habit, someone cracks the sterilizer door. Sound familiar? On this episode of Beyond Clean, we sit down with Echo Pontinen, Sterile Processing Educator at Lee Health, to take a closer look at the long-standing practice of cracking the sterilizer door after a cycle. This conversation will dive into what sterilizer IFUs actually recommend, why wet loads happen… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/beyondclean/BC_Ep32_8.mp3?dest-id=562189) ## [SPD Fact Check - Scope Sterilization Standoff: Steam vs. Low-Temp for Rigid Endoscopes](https://beyondclean.libsyn.com/bc-327-kurt-audette) _2026-05-18 · Beyond Clean Podcast_ At first glance, most rigid endoscopes look pretty much the same. So why can some be steam sterilized while others absolutely can't? On this episode of "SPD Fact Check," Kurt Audette, Clinical Specialist at KARL STORZ, helps us look beyond the surface and into the complex design features that determine how rigid endoscopes should be reprocessed. From understanding how optics respond to temperature… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/beyondclean/BC_Ep32_7_1.mp3?dest-id=562189) ## [Process THIS! Episode 150: ST108 Implementation Pinch Points](https://process-this.blubrry.net/2026/05/14/process-this-episode-150-st108-implementation-pinch-points/) _2026-05-14 · PROCESS THIS!, a Podcast by HSPA_ Water quality plays a critical role in surgical procedures, clinical diagnostics and medical research as well as the overall operation of healthcare facilities. Yet, confusion often surrounds ST108 and water management in Sterile Processing workflows. You’re trying to follow the standard, but problems persist. Now what? In episode 150, host Casey Czarnowski speaks with Matt Bero and Brian Battani… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/process_this/content.blubrry.com/process_this/EP_150.mp3) ## [Process THIS! Episode 149: Meet the New President!](https://process-this.blubrry.net/2026/04/30/process-this-episode-149-meet-the-new-president/) _2026-04-30 · PROCESS THIS!, a Podcast by HSPA_ The HSPA Board of Directors has a new president for 2026! In episode 149, host Casey Czarnowski speaks with Jan Prudent about her inspirations and ideas and the importance of integrity. Prudent shares her views on the current state of our industry. She discusses why she sought this position, her plans for her tenure, and gives advice on how others can get involved with the HSPA Board of Directors.… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/process_this/content.blubrry.com/process_this/EP_149.mp3) ## [Process THIS! Episode 148: Harmonizing Process and Policy](https://process-this.blubrry.net/2026/04/14/process-this-episode-148-harmonizing-process-and-policy/) _2026-04-14 · PROCESS THIS!, a Podcast by HSPA_ Harmonizing Process and Policy Large, multi-facility healthcare systems, sometimes spread across several counties or states, pose unique challenges for Sterile Processing (SP) leaders. Competing state and local regulations as well as physical constraints of space, conflicting priorities and different operating hours can make it challenging to harmonize policies and procedures across sites. In… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/process_this/content.blubrry.com/process_this/EP_148.mp3) ## [Daily plans, scheduled by AI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/T9IQCbRHHXZ4) _2026-04-14 · **Sponsored**_ AI-made daily plans that schedule tasks and protect focus time. ## [Process THIS! Episode 147: Updating HSPA’s CHL Manual](https://process-this.blubrry.net/2026/04/01/process-this-episode-147-updating-hspas-chl-manual/) _2026-04-01 · PROCESS THIS!, a Podcast by HSPA_ To meet the needs of Sterile Processing (SP) professionals around the world, HSPA regularly updates its technical publications. In 2026, we are proud to present the fifth edition of our Sterile Processing Leadership Manual. The forthcoming edition intends to be a useful resource for any SP professional aiming to broaden their leadership knowledge. Many will also use it to study for HSPA’s… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/process_this/content.blubrry.com/process_this/EP_147.mp3)