Built to Heal: The Nitty Gritty Cleaning Committee: The Fine Points of EVS Excellence

While we get ready for the next season of the Transmission Control Podcast, we're featuring episodes from Beyond Clean's "What the Speck?" series, sponsored by Aesculap. Enjoy! Black specks may be small, but the tension they create between departments can be anything but. In this episode of "What the Speck?," Alex Miseirvitch from Aesculap® joins us again to talk about one of the most overlooked challenges in solving the black speck mystery—finger-pointing. When trays are rejected and surgeries are delayed, the pressure to find someone responsible can quickly overshadow the real goal: protecting patients and solving the issue together. Alex shares lessons from the field on how teams can move past blame and work together to find real solutions. Because when everyone is focused on proving who's right, it becomes a lot harder to solve what's actually wrong. Tune in today! A special thanks to our sponsor, Aesculap®, for supporting this podcast series! #TransmissionControl #BeyondClean #Aesculap #SterileProcessing #WhatTheSpeck #BlackSpecks #SurgicalTrays #Podcast

While we get ready for the next season of the Transmission Control Podcast, we're featuring episodes from Beyond Clean's "What the Speck?" series, sponsored by Aesculap. Enjoy! When black specks show up in your trays, water is often the first suspect—but is it really to blame? In this episode of "What the Speck?," Christian Abell from Aesculap's Surgical Asset Management team dives into one of the most common theories behind the black speck mystery: water quality. From city water changes and construction disturbances to failing filters and aging equipment, Christian breaks down how contaminants can make their way from the pipes into your reprocessing workflows. If you've ever suspected the culprit might be hiding somewhere in your water system, the trail of clues may lead straight to the pipes. A special thanks to our sponsor, Aesculap®, for supporting this podcast series! #TransmissionControl #BeyondClean #Aesculap #SterileProcessing #WhatTheSpeck #BlackSpecks #SurgicalTrays #Podcast

While we get ready for the next season of the Transmission Control Podcast, we're featuring episodes from Beyond Clean's "What the Speck?" series, sponsored by Aesculap. Enjoy! Behind every black speck is a process, a piece of equipment, or a hidden culprit waiting to be discovered. In this episode of "What the Speck?," SPD professional and consultant Warren Nist joins us to discuss how departments can move beyond identifying debris and begin uncovering the root cause behind it. From quality reports and workflow data to full department risk assessments, Warren walks through how experienced SPD teams track contamination back to its source. We also uncover some surprising culprits—from worn equipment components to debris hiding inside washers, carts, and even on hospital floors. If your team is trying to connect the dots and eliminate the problem for good, this episode offers a practical roadmap for getting there. A special thanks to our sponsor, Aesculap®, for supporting this podcast series! #TransmissionControl #BeyondClean #Aesculap #SterileProcessing #WhatTheSpeck #BlackSpecks #SurgicalTrays #Podcast

While we get ready for the next season of the Transmission Control Podcast, we're featuring episodes from Beyond Clean's "What the Speck?" series, sponsored by Aesculap. Enjoy! When a black speck shows up in a surgical tray, the first question is simple: "What is it?" But as many Sterile Processing teams discover, the answer is anything but straightforward. On this episode of "What the Speck?," global reprocessing expert Dr. Gerhard Kirmse from Aesculap joins us to explore the science of identifying this pesky, unidentified debris and to tackle the question at the center of the mystery: "What exactly is a black speck?" From microscopic analysis and lab testing to on-site investigations inside washers, sterilizers, and steam systems, Dr. Kirmse explains how experts piece together the clues to uncover the real source behind these particles. Tune in to discover how science, collaboration, and a little detective work come together to solve one of SPD's most frustrating mysteries. A special thanks to our sponsor, Aesculap®, for supporting this podcast series! #TransmissionControl #BeyondClean #Aesculap #SterileProcessing #WhatTheSpeck #BlackSpecks #SurgicalTrays #Podcast

While we get ready for the next season of the Transmission Control Podcast, we're featuring episodes from Beyond Clean's What the Speck? series, sponsored by Aesculap. Enjoy! Every #CleanFreak has seen them at least once—those mysterious black specks appearing in surgical trays with no clear explanation. But are they just a nuisance… or a warning sign of something bigger? In Episode 1 of our brand-new podcast series "What the Speck?," host Bobby Parker welcomes Alex Miseirvitch, Senior Product Manager for Rigid Sterile Containers at Aesculap®, to explore the mystery—and real challenges—behind unidentified debris in sterile trays. From potential patient safety risks to the operational strain of tray contamination and case delays, these tiny particles can create ripple effects across the entire surgical workflow. If your team has ever asked, "What is this—and where did it come from?" this episode is the perfect place to start! A special thanks to our sponsor, Aesculap®, for supporting this podcast series! #TransmissionControl #BeyondClean #Aesculap #SterileProcessing #WhatTheSpeck #BlackSpecks #SurgicalTrays #Podcast