May 18, 2026

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...

May 11, 2026

Your SPD has temperature controls, storage policies, and carefully designed workflows to protect sterility. So what happens when your instruments leave your facility and head to a clinic across town? This week, we’re sitting down with Krystal Parrish to explore the real-world challenges of maintaining sterile storage...

May 4, 2026

You run a borescope through an instrument, and something doesn’t look right. Is it debris? Damage? Or has it always been there? On this episode of Beyond Clean, we’re joined by William Filipponi to break down one of the biggest challenges teams face after implementing borescopes: knowing what you’re...

Apr 27, 2026

$4,999. In many SPDs, that number can be the difference between getting what your department needs—or waiting months for approval. On this episode of Beyond Clean, we’re joined by Stephen Benzel, Director of Accounting at LifeSpring Health Systems, to take a closer look at the financial decisions directly impacting...

Apr 20, 2026

It might only be a few steps from the OR to decontam, so how do you ensure your instruments get there safely? This week on Season 32 “SPD Fact Check,” we’re joined by veteran Sterile Processing consultant Marc Finch as he shares what it really takes to move contaminated instruments safely through your facility....