Michael
First Case 46:10Comments Off on Sterile Processing 101: Sterilization Methods Explained – Steam, Low-Temp, & IUSS
In this week’s episode, we take a practical look at the science behind sterilization with Bobby Parker from Beyond Clean. From steam cycles to low-temperature, this episode breaks down...
February 20, 2024Michael
First Case 02:12Comments Off on High-Risk Touchpoints and Surfaces
We’re halfway through our 12-Part Expert Series On-The-Go series! In this 6th episode, we’re continuing the conversation with industry expert Karen Goelst, CEO and Founder of KleenEdge. With a...
Michael
First Case 34:20Comments Off on Advocacy in Action: A Surgical Tech’s Journey to Transforming the Profession
What does advocacy look like within your facility? How can you speak to leadership in a way that can bring about change? Joining us to answer these burning questions...
February 13, 2024Michael
First Case 02:06Comments Off on Disposable Does Not Always Equal Recyclable
Welcome to episode 5 of our 12-Part Expert Series On-The-Go series, where we’re continuing the conversation with industry expert Karen Goelst, CEO and Founder of KleenEdge! With a 20-year...
Michael
First Case 37:38Comments Off on Empowering the Patient: A Journey into Patient Advocacy
For all of us working in healthcare, it’s clock in and clock out, day in and day out. We’re accustomed to the atmosphere of the facility, we understand how...
February 6, 2024Michael
First Case 02:15Comments Off on Cloth Privacy Curtains vs Recyclable Privacy Curtains
This is episode 4 of our 12-Part Expert Series On-The-Go series, and we’re continuing the conversation with industry expert Karen Goelst, CEO and Founder of KleenEdge. With a 20-year...
Michael
First Case 39:52Comments Off on Clearing the Air: Advocating for Surgical Smoke Evacuation Legislation
What is so dangerous about surgical smoke? Is it really that bad? Find out all about the very real dangers of surgical smoke in today’s interview with Brenda Ulmer,...
January 30, 2024Michael
First Case 01:58Comments Off on Soft, Porous Fabrics in the Patient “Hot Zone”
In this third episode of our 12-Part Expert Series On-The-Go series, we’re continuing the conversation with industry expert Karen Goelst, CEO and Founder of KleenEdge. With a 20-year background...
Michael
First Case 25:31Comments Off on Find Your People: A Journey into Healthcare & Political Engagement
How can I get involved with my local or state government? Can I make a difference? The answer to both questions is, “YES!” Joining us today to discuss advocacy...
January 23, 2024Michael
First Case 02:11Comments Off on A Comprehensive Standard for Exchanging Privacy Curtains
Tune in for the second episode of our 12-Part Expert Series On-The-Go series, where we learn from industry expert Karen Goelst, CEO and Founder of KleenEdge. With a 20-year...
January 16, 2024Michael
First Case 02:10Comments Off on Monitoring Privacy Curtains in the Patient “Hot Zone”
In this 12-Part Expert Series On-The-Go series, we’re learning from industry expert Karen Goelst, CEO and Founder of KleenEdge. With a 20-year background in architectural specialties and textiles, Karen...
Michael
First Case 33:06Comments Off on Empowering Change: A Guide to Advocacy in Healthcare
What is advocacy? How can we change practices within our facility and within our state? Joining us today to talk about all things advocacy is Kay Ball, PhD, RN,...
Michael
First Case 44:10Comments Off on Nursing at the Crossroads: Advocacy, Profit, and the Heart of Healthcare
Have you ever considered how important it is for those of us who work in healthcare to be at the forefront of healthcare innovation? In today’s discussion, we’re going...
Michael
First Case 33:20Comments Off on Empowering Voices: Unleashing Advocacy in Surgical Training
How do our training programs teach us to advocate for ourselves and for our patients? In this season premiere of Season 10: Advocacy Unleashed, we sit down with Chris...
December 22, 2023Michael
First Case 04:24Comments Off on Patient Care in the OR is Different, Not Non-Existent
This week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series is written by Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR. In it she discusses realities of patient care in the OR,...
Sterile Processing 101: Sterilization Methods Explained – Steam, Low-Temp, & IUSS
In this week’s episode, we take a practical look at the science behind sterilization with Bobby Parker from Beyond Clean. From steam cycles to low-temperature, this episode breaks down...