PDI Perspective Podcast: Dynamic Cleaning: The Interplay Between Humans & Technology in Environmental Cleaning & Disinfection

Author: Marc-Oliver Wright, MT(ASCP), MS, CIC, FAPIC

Why should hospitals take a dynamic approach toward technology supporting the infection prevention and control efforts of environmental services?  Tune in to this week’s episode of the Transmission Control podcast and find out!  Oftentimes, hospital procedures are in direct conflict with the desired outcomes for patients.  PDI Clinical Science Liason Marc-Oliver Wright, MT(ASCP), MS, CIC, FAPIC, joins Justin Poulin and Dr. Larry Muscarella to talk about how Infection Prevention professionals can determine whether there are human or system’s issues that need to be addressed, provides a review of available technology and offers some recommendations for how these technologies should work together as it relates to environmental cleaning and disinfection.

About Justin Poulin

Justin Poulin is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Beyond Clean. He has over 20 years in the Medical/Surgical industry both as a Registered Nurse, Sales Executive and Podcast Host. He is an active supporter and participant in Regional AHRMM and IAHCSMM chapters and has presented educational programs at both the AORN and IAHCSMM annual national conferences. Justin is the host of several healthcare podcasts including the Beyond Clean Podcast which focuses on important topics, trends, and innovations in Sterile Processing.  His other podcast projects include First Case (Operating Room), Power Supply (Purchasing & Supply Chain) and Transmission Control (Infection Control).

About Dr. Muscarella

Dr. Muscarella is an independent safety expert who advises hospitals, manufacturers and others, including the public, about medical errors, the safety of medical devices, and the causes of infections in healthcare facilities, among other topics. His knowledge and expertise in hospital safety are internationally recognized. In 2013 Lawrence F Muscarella, PhD, founded LFM Healthcare Solutions, LLC — an independent safety and quality improvement company that advises hospitals, manufacturers and consumers.