What do confidence, certification, and career growth have in common? According to Sarah B. Cruz, just about everything! On this episode of Beyond Clean Canada, she joins Stacey and Barry for a conversation that’s all about leadership, growth, and the future of the profession. As founder of PreceptCo, Sarah shares her journey from frontline tech to national advocate, her experience serving on the HSPA Board, and her passion behind the 52-part Confident Certification™ education series with Beyond Clean. Whether you're working toward certification or mentoring the next generation, this episode delivers bold ideas, practical motivation, and a clear vision for the future—plus the power of finding your voice in SPD.

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What happens when you take a closer look inside your lumened instruments? According to the Unseen Threats: Lumens 2.0 study, every instrument told the same story: 100% contamination. On this episode of Beyond Clean, study co-author Brandon Gantt reveals what his team found hiding inside devices once believed to be clean. Rust, residues, and debris told a different story—raising big questions about whether current cleaning practices are enough and what changes are critical for safer reprocessing. From assembly workflows to future safety standards, Brandon explains why this study is a wake-up call for every SPD and why the push for borescope adoption matters now more than ever. Tune in today!

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Water, water everywhere—but is it safe for sterilization? In this episode of Beyond Clean Canada, we’re joined by water-quality expert Jeffrey Paquet, President and CEO of VERDA™ Water Quality Systems, to reveal what’s hiding in your SPD’s pipes, what it means for patient safety, and how new standards are changing the way facilities think about water. From the basics of Utility and Critical Water to hidden risks in steam sterilization systems, we’re covering the chemistry, the consequences, and the compliance challenges that come with managing water in MDR. Plus, learn how ST108 is shaping best practices, how to spot red flags in your facility, and why every drop really does matter. Tune in today!

Looking for more water quality insights from Jeffrey Paquet? Check out his Beyond Clean Water Quality Expert Series™ today: https://www.beyondcleanmedia.com/water-quality-expert

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