SPD Fact Check - The $4,999 Problem: What Invoice Splitting Really Costs SPD Leaders

About this episode

This episode discusses the financial implications of invoice splitting in sterile processing departments with guest Stephen Benzel.

$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 how your SPD operates day to day. From the risks tied to splitting invoices to how budget structures can push teams toward short-term workarounds, Stephen brings clarity to the financial side of Sterile Processing. He also explores what stronger collaboration with finance really looks like and how it can change the outcome for your team. If you've ever felt caught between what your department needs and how you're going to pay for it, this episode is one you don't want to miss! After finishing this podcast episode, earn your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked here: https://www.flexiquiz.com/SC/N/episode32-04 Visit our CE Credit Hub at https://www.beyondcleanmedia.com/ce-credit-hub to access this quiz and over 350 other free CE credits. #BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #Podcast #Season32 #SPDFactCheck #InvoiceSplitting #Finance #Expenses…

People in this episode

Guest: Stephen Benzel

Topics covered

• finance
• sterile processing
• invoice splitting
• budget structures
• collaboration

Keywords

• Sterile Processing
• finance
• invoice splitting
• budget
• operational costs

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: LifeSpring Health Systems

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