Special Episode Release – A Trail of Breadcrumbs: Getting to the Source of Your Black Speck Issue

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!

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