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

$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: Visit our CE Credit Hub at to access this quiz and over 350 other free CE credits.

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SPD Fact Check - The $4,999 Problem: What Invoice Splitting Really Costs SPD Leaders is an episode from Beyond Clean Podcast by Beyond Clean Media.

This episode is 34:49 long.

This episode was published on Apr 27, 2026.

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