On Pathogens & PPE: Why Brush Selection Matters

About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of brush selection and technique in manual cleaning processes.

Think one brush fits all? Think again! On this week's episode of "On Pathogens & PPE," hosts Jill Holdsworth and Trevor Hazen are joined by Nelson Winter, Emily Barnard, and Ron Hunsucker to take a closer look at how brush selection, sizing, and technique impact your manual cleaning process. From choosing the right brush size and type to knowing when a brush has reached the end of its life, this group calls out the habits that can quietly compromise your workflow. They also highlight how training, storage, and daily practices can make or break consistency across your team. Grab your favorite brushes and tune in, #CleanFreaks —chances are, you'll be taking a second look at them after this one! 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…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jill Holdsworth, Trevor Hazen

Guests: Nelson Winter, Emily Barnard, Ron Hunsucker

Topics covered

• brush selection
• manual cleaning
• infection prevention
• sterile processing
• team training

Keywords

• brush selection
• cleaning process
• infection prevention
• sterile processing
• team training

Sponsors

Healthmark

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Getinge

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