Bred To Lead | With Dr. Jake Tayler Jacobs
SPD911 EP 3 PART 1 The Fear Culture & Mental Health Crisis in Sterile Processing
Sun, 09 Mar 2025
In this powerful episode of SPD 911, Dr. Jake Tayler Jacobs, Sharon Green-Golden, and Derek Jones Sr. tackle the unspoken realities of working in Sterile Processing. From the fear culture that silences professionals who report compliance violations to the mental health struggles that go unnoticed, this conversation is raw, real, and necessary. 🔥 Topics Covered: ✅ The Fear Culture in SPD: How do you report violations without risking your job? Should you speak up or stay silent? ✅ Compliance & Integrity: Step-by-step guidance on how to safely report compliance violations and protect patient safety. ✅ Mental Health in SPD: The high-pressure, low-recognition nature of sterile processing leads to burnout, anxiety, and depression. What can be done? ✅ Why Hospitals Overlook SPD Mental Health: The lack of support systems, stress management programs, and recognition in the field. ✅ Leadership’s Role in Change: How true leadership means recognizing and supporting the well-being of SPD professionals. 💡 Key Takeaway: You have the power to protect patients AND your integrity. Knowing the regulatory standards, documenting violations properly, and taking control of your own mental health can make a difference. 💬 Join the Conversation! Want to ask questions live? Join the Executive Edge Community for free at SPD911.com and be part of the movement to elevate the sterile processing industry. 📅 Catch SPD 911 Live Every Wednesday at 12 PM CST! #SterileProcessing #SPD911 #Leadership #Compliance #PatientSafety #MentalHealtj
Who are the hosts and what is the focus of SPD 911?
The thing is back on... I was saying before you say yes, there's this thing on my screen again, but... Welcome back. I am your host, Dr. Jake Taylor Jacobs, president of COO Sips Healthcare. And this show is all about tackling the toughest challenges in sterile processing.
Whether you're on the front lines or making high level decisions, we're here to equip you with real solutions to rescue and elevate your department. Each episode, I'm joined by our director of clinical compliance, the GOAT, Sharon Green-Golden, a leader in compliance and regulatory standards, and our director of clinical operations, the Derek Jones, Sr., a specialist in operational efficiency.
and team development. Together, we break down the critical issues affecting CSPD departments and provide actionable strategies to help you stay ahead. SPD 911 isn't just a show, it's your emergency response for sterile processing. We tackle compliance concerns, streamline operations, and help you grow as a leader in the field.
If you want to participate live and ask your questions, join the Executive Edge community. It is free and the only way to engage with us directly. Every episode will break down compliance and operational issues with expert guidance because when it comes to sterile processing, Every decision matters. Join us live every week on Wednesday at 12 p.m.
Central Standard Time to catch the greatest central sterile processing live show on planet Earth. SPD 911. Here we are. What's going on, team? How y'all doing?
Good afternoon.
You're doing great.
Good afternoon.
Listen, I'm not going to lie. I'm starting to get better at the introduction.
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