August 7, 2026Michael
First Case, FC Vendor Spotlight 26:53Comments Off on The Right Fit: Protection That Goes Beyond the Glove
Every surgical procedure depends on a reliable barrier between clinicians and patients, but is every glove designed to deliver the same level of protection? On this week’s First Case...
June 18, 2024Michael
First Case 02:47Comments Off on Inventory Management
“With the high cost of medical equipment and the constant demand for new and innovative technologies, effective inventory management is crucial for maximizing the lifespan and value of these...
June 11, 2024Michael
First Case 02:45Comments Off on Project Management and Equipment Receiving & Staging
“In an industry where time is of the essence and resources are often limited, effective project management can mean the difference between success and failure. Effective project management is...
June 4, 2024Michael
First Case 02:46Comments Off on Sourcing Equipment & Negotiating the Best Contract
“Sourcing medical equipment and negotiating the best contract can be a daunting task for any healthcare organization. With so many options and factors to consider, it’s easy to feel...
June 4, 2024Michael
First Case Comments Off on Sourcing Equipment & Negotiating the Best Contract
“Sourcing medical equipment and negotiating the best contract can be a daunting task for any healthcare organization. With so many options and factors to consider, it’s easy to feel...
May 28, 2024Michael
First Case 02:44Comments Off on The Cost of Ownership: Equipment Service and Support
“Cost of ownership in medical equipment extends beyond initial purchase. It encapsulates the hidden expenses of maintenance, upgrades, replacements, and service contracts, significantly influencing the bottom line. A crucial...
May 24, 2024Michael
First Case, FC Vendor Spotlight 44:59Comments Off on Clinical Aromatherapy: Exploring the Power of Essential Oils
With opioid abuse on the rise, many surgical patients and healthcare providers are seeking non-pharmacological approaches to manage pain, anxiousness, and postoperative nausea and vomiting. What alternatives are available...
May 21, 2024Michael
First Case 02:27Comments Off on The Importance of Service Reporting
“Service reporting is more than routine paperwork; it’s the lifeline of medical equipment maintenance and patient safety in healthcare facilities. In order to truly leverage this tool, standardizing the...
Michael
First Case 28:54Comments Off on Going Beyond Opioids: Understanding Clinical Aromatherapy
Is clinical aromatherapy the right choice for your surgical patient? In this final episode of Season 11, we’re joined by Melissa Vibberts, Director of Brand Management, and Laurel Flanagan,...
May 14, 2024Michael
First Case 02:31Comments Off on Asset Lifecycle Management: Who Cares?
In this 12-Part Expert Series On-The-Go series, we’re learning from industry expert Ashley Jackson, VP of Asset Management Solutions at Mazree. With several years of experience at Memorial Sloan...
May 10, 2024Michael
First Case, FC Vendor Spotlight 44:21Comments Off on Data-Driven Surgery: Empowering Confidence and Precision
Is the data collected in your Surgical Services department useful? Can you depend on that data to make informed decisions about staffing, case volumes, and block time utilization? In...
Michael
First Case 36:39Comments Off on Going Beyond Opioids: Understanding Opioid Sparing Surgery
There are a variety of opioid-sparing techniques available for surgical patients and joining us today to tell us more about them is Orthopedic surgeon and opioid sparing advocate, Dr....
Michael
First Case 27:12Comments Off on Going Beyond Opioids: Managing Pain & Anxiety with Virtual Reality
Can we manage pain and anxiety without medication? In today’s interview, we sit down with Jessica Hovland, DNP, RN, CPAN, NE-BC, PMGT-BC, registered nurse and the Senior Director for...
April 26, 2024Michael
First Case, FC Vendor Spotlight 49:09Comments Off on Revolutionizing Efficiency: Unveiling the AITA Smart System
In today’s First Case Vendor SpotlightTM, we dive into the future of healthcare operations with the AITATM Smart System. Tune in as we speak with Matthew Chila, Director of...
Michael
First Case 38:48Comments Off on Going Beyond Opioids: Navigating Pediatric Pain Management
What does postoperative pain management look like in children? Is it the same as adults? In today’s episode, Dr. Erik Pearson, a pediatric surgeon in Las Vegas, NV, sheds...
Michael
First Case 39:58Comments Off on Going Beyond Opioids: Discovering the Power of Regional Anesthesia
Regional anesthesia (nerve blocks) improves the patient’s surgical experience, and the benefits of regional anesthesia last throughout the surgical procedure and well into the recovery process. Joining us today...
April 2, 2024Michael
First Case 02:05Comments Off on Who Says Patients Don’t Know?
Is your hospital clean? Do patients see the privacy curtain and see that it hasn’t been exchanged in over a year? “It’s not surprising that patients and their loved...
The Right Fit: Protection That Goes Beyond the Glove
Every surgical procedure depends on a reliable barrier between clinicians and patients, but is every glove designed to deliver the same level of protection? On this week’s First Case...