On Pathogens & PPE: Assembly Without Disruptions

About this episode

The episode discusses the challenges faced in assembly areas and strategies to maintain efficiency while managing distractions.

You're building a tray. The phone rings. Someone needs an update. You step away… and just like that, the process breaks. On this week's episode of "On Pathogens & PPE," host Jill Holdsworth and co-host Katie Belski are joined by Art Babiy, Jennifer Greisen, and Ebow Holdbrook-Smith to talk through the real challenges #CleanFreaks are facing in assembly areas. From stepping away mid-tray and chasing down tools to managing constant distractions and pressure from the OR, this conversation calls out the moments where processes can break down and how your team can stay on track. If you've ever felt the pressure to move faster while still getting it right, this episode is for you! Over the next 12 weeks, Jill and special guests from across the industry will team up to share actionable strategies for fighting pathogens while building stronger partnerships between Sterile Processing and Infection Prevention teams. Whether you're in SPD, IP, or both—this series is designed to empower you and your team with the knowledge and tools that make a real difference! New episodes of On Pathogens & PPE will release each Tuesday on all Beyond Clean & Transmission Control channels. A special thanks…

People in this episode

Host: Jill Holdsworth

Guests: Art Babiy, Jennifer Greisen, Ebow Holdbrook-Smith

Topics covered

• Sterile Processing
• Infection Prevention
• Assembly Challenges
• Pathogen Control
• Team Collaboration

Keywords

• assembly
• Sterile Processing
• Infection Prevention
• pathogens
• distractions
• teamwork
• pressure
• healthcare

Sponsors

Healthmark

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Getinge

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