Hey, Sterile Processing Pros and Endoscope Enthusiasts! The time has come to uncover the secrets to successful endoscope reprocessing! On this episode of “On Pathogens & PPE,” host Jill Holdsworth and co-host Arlene Bush are joined by special guests Jake McHugh and Aaron Preston to identify the complexities of endoscope reprocessing. From discussing the importance of following detailed, step-by-step reprocessing protocols to emphasizing the vital role of quality assurance and monitoring, these experts will provide you with the tools you need to #FightDirty and ensure your endoscopes are always patient-ready, every procedure, every time!

Over the next 12 weeks (plus one bonus episode!), Jill and special guests around the industry will provide practical insights and strategies to enhance the collaboration between Sterile Processing and Infection Prevention Professionals.

New episodes of On Pathogens & PPE will release each Wednesday on all Transmission Control & Beyond Clean channels. For the best listening experience, download the Transmission Control mobile app on Apple (https://bit.ly/3JbDqAr) and Android (https://bit.ly/3vLnXEa) devices.

This series is designed to empower you and your team to transform your department’s approach to employee and patient safety. A special thanks to our Year 1 sponsor Healthmark, a Getinge company, for making this series possible! Discover Healthmark’s innovative and cost-effective infection control solutions for your healthcare facility here: https://www.hmark.com/?pmc=BC-Readonpod

*Disclaimer: The views provided by hosts and guests on this series do not represent any employer, company, or third party, and are solely that of the individuals themselves.

Hey #CleanFreaks, are you ready to unleash the power of high-level disinfectants and sterilants in your battle against pathogens? On this week’s episode of "On Pathogens & PPE," host Jill Holdsworth, co-host Garrett Hollembeak, and special guests Jake McHugh and Robby Miller team up to uncover the different classes of these powerful chemicals, identify their strengths and limitations, and outline their proper use for sterilization. They'll also emphasize the crucial role of testing disinfectant efficacy and sterilizer function, ensuring your facility is always armed and ready to #FightDirty! Join the conversation today!

Over the next 12 weeks (plus one bonus episode!), Jill and special guests around the industry will provide practical insights and strategies to enhance the collaboration between Sterile Processing and Infection Prevention Professionals.

New episodes of On Pathogens & PPE will release each Wednesday on all Transmission Control & Beyond Clean channels. For the best listening experience, download the Transmission Control mobile app on Apple (https://bit.ly/3JbDqAr) and Android (https://bit.ly/3vLnXEa) devices.

This series is designed to empower you and your team to transform your department’s approach to employee and patient safety. A special thanks to our Year 1 sponsor Healthmark, a Getinge company, for making this series possible! Discover Healthmark’s innovative and cost-effective infection control solutions for your healthcare facility here: https://www.hmark.com/?pmc=BC-Readonpod

*Disclaimer: The views provided by hosts and guests on this series do not represent any employer, company, or third party, and are solely that of the individuals themselves.

Get ready to scrub up and join the fight against surgical site infections (SSIs) in this must-listen episode of "On Pathogens & PPE!" Host Jill Holdsworth and co-host Patrick Gordon are joined by special guests Jhmeid Billingslea and Jeri Culbertson to explore the risk factors, prevention strategies, and Sterile Processing’s role in preventing SSIs. From preoperative prep and intraoperative prevention to post-op wound care and surveillance, these experts are here to help you cover all the bases to help keep your patients safe. Tune in and get ready to lead the charge against SSIs in your facility!

Over the next 12 weeks (plus one bonus episode!), Jill and special guests around the industry will provide practical insights and strategies to enhance the collaboration between Sterile Processing and Infection Prevention Professionals.

New episodes of On Pathogens & PPE will release each Wednesday on all Transmission Control & Beyond Clean channels. For the best listening experience, download the Transmission Control mobile app on Apple (https://bit.ly/3JbDqAr) and Android (https://bit.ly/3vLnXEa) devices.

This series is designed to empower you and your team to transform your department’s approach to employee and patient safety. A special thanks to our Year 1 sponsor Healthmark, a Getinge company, for making this series possible! Discover Healthmark’s innovative and cost-effective infection control solutions for your healthcare facility here: https://www.hmark.com/?pmc=BC-Readonpod

*Disclaimer: The views provided by hosts and guests on this series do not represent any employer, company, or third party, and are solely that of the individuals themselves.