Beyond Clean Podcast

You know what your department needs, but are you communicating it in a way leadership understands? In the final episode of "Lead with Confidence," Ben Schraeder from Surgical Solutions joins us to explore how Sterile Processing leaders can turn operational challenges into a clear, compelling business case. Ben breaks down how to connect staffing shortages and tray backlogs to case delays, overtime, and financial impact, choose the metrics that matter most, and make SPD's needs relevant to the people making critical investment decisions. If you're ready to move beyond saying, "We need more," and start showing leadership why it matters, this episode will help you speak their language. After finishing this interview, earn your 0.5 CE credit by passing the short quiz linked here: https://www.flexiquiz.com/SC/N/leadwithconfidence-ep5 This five-part series explores what it takes to lead Sterile Processing and perioperative teams with clarity and confidence. From building stronger partnerships and making data-informed decisions to hiring the right people and communicating your department's value to the C-suite, we'll share practical insights for anyone looking to grow in leadership. A special thanks to our sponsor, Surgical Solutions, for supporting this podcast series! #BeyondClean #SurgicalSolutions #SterileProcessing #Perioperative #Leadership #SPDLeadership #LeadwithConfidence #Podcast

Fully staffed and a waitlist of great candidates ready to go? For many Sterile Processing leaders, that sounds almost too good to be true. In this episode of "Lead with Confidence," Surgical Solutions' Erin Neblett tackles one of the biggest challenges facing SPD leaders: finding, hiring, and retaining the right people. From tapping into overlooked talent pools and recognizing transferable skills to conducting more effective interviews and creating an onboarding experience that sets new hires up for success from day one, Erin offers a fresh approach to building your Sterile Processing team. Ready to stop waiting for the perfect candidate to appear and start creating a stronger talent pipeline? Tune in now for practical ideas that can help you spend less time worrying about vacancies and more time building a team people want to join and stay with. After finishing this interview, earn your 0.5 CE credit by passing the short quiz linked here: https://www.flexiquiz.com/SC/N/leadwithconfidence-ep4 This five-part series explores what it takes to lead Sterile Processing and perioperative teams with clarity and confidence. From building stronger partnerships and making data-informed decisions to hiring the right people and communicating your department's value to the C-suite, we'll share practical insights for anyone looking to grow in leadership. A special thanks to our sponsor, Surgical Solutions, for supporting this podcast series! #BeyondClean #SurgicalSolutions #SterileProcessing #Perioperative #Leadership #SPDLeadership #LeadwithConfidence #Podcast

You've been promoted. Congratulations! But what happens when the people you worked beside yesterday are suddenly looking to you for answers today? In this episode of "Lead with Confidence," Brian Ascencio from Surgical Solutions gets real about the challenges of making the leap from technician to first-time Sterile Processing leader. Brian shares key lessons on navigating new boundaries, setting clear expectations, juggling priorities, building trust, and staying calm when the pressure is on, all to help new leaders find their footing in that critical first year. If your new title has you wondering whether you're really ready to lead, press play for a confidence boost and a quick-start guide to becoming a leader your team can trust! After finishing this interview, earn your 0.5 CE credit by passing the short quiz linked here: https://www.flexiquiz.com/SC/N/leadwithconfidence-ep3 This five-part series explores what it takes to lead Sterile Processing and perioperative teams with clarity and confidence. From building stronger partnerships and making data-informed decisions to hiring the right people and communicating your department's value to the C-suite, we'll share practical insights for anyone looking to grow in leadership. A special thanks to our sponsor, Surgical Solutions, for supporting this podcast series! #BeyondClean #SurgicalSolutions #SterileProcessing #Perioperative #Leadership #SPDLeadership #LeadwithConfidence #Podcast

Trays are piling up. Staffing is stretched thin. Quality issues keep popping up. When everything feels urgent, how do you know what to tackle first? In this episode of "Lead with Confidence," Betty Casey from Surgical Solutions breaks down how data can help Sterile Processing leaders cut through the noise and make more confident, informed decisions. Whether it's tracking tray backlogs, improving scanning compliance, identifying workflow gaps, or getting your team invested in the numbers, Betty explains how the data you're already collecting can uncover what's really happening in your department. If you're tired of guessing which problem to tackle next, discover how letting the data tell the story can help bring your path forward into focus. After finishing this interview, earn your 0.5 CE credit by passing the short quiz linked here: https://www.flexiquiz.com/SC/N/leadwithconfidence-ep2 This five-part series explores what it takes to lead Sterile Processing and perioperative teams with clarity and confidence. From building stronger partnerships and making data-informed decisions to hiring the right people and communicating your department's value to the C-suite, we'll share practical insights for anyone looking to grow in leadership. A special thanks to our sponsor, Surgical Solutions, for supporting this podcast series! #BeyondClean #SurgicalSolutions #SterileProcessing #Perioperative #Leadership #SPDLeadership #LeadwithConfidence #Podcast

Everyone wants safer patient care, smoother workflows, and stronger teams. So why can it still feel like the OR, Sterile Processing, and industry partners are working in completely different directions? In Episode 1 of our brand-new podcast series, "Lead with Confidence," host Bobby Parker welcomes Kirk Leonardelli, CEO of Surgical Solutions, to discuss what it takes to turn separate priorities into shared progress. From navigating staffing and turnover challenges to reducing finger-pointing and building greater accountability across the perioperative environment, Kirk shares why the strongest solutions often begin with better collaboration. Ready to leave the silos behind? Tune in and discover what teams can accomplish when everyone starts moving in the same direction. This five-part series explores what it takes to lead Sterile Processing and perioperative teams with clarity and confidence. From building stronger partnerships and making data-informed decisions to hiring the right people and communicating your department's value to the C-suite, we'll share practical insights for anyone looking to grow in leadership. A special thanks to our sponsor, Surgical Solutions, for supporting this podcast series! #BeyondClean #SurgicalSolutions #SterileProcessing #Perioperative #Leadership #SPDLeadership #LeadwithConfidence #Podcast