Michael
First Case 35:55Comments Off on Sterile Processing 101: Decontam Deep Dive – What Happens After The Case Cart Leaves the Room
What really happens after your case cart leaves the OR? To find out, we’re diving into decontam to discover the critical next step in the instrument reprocessing lifecycle. From...
Michael
First Case 49:19Comments Off on Breaking the Language Barrier: Effective Communication with Spanish-Speaking Patients
When you have a Spanish-speaking patient, do you know how to communicate with them? Can you ask them basic questions, or do you freeze up and hope you can...
Michael
First Case 38:33Comments Off on The Power of Communication: Unlocking Success in the Operating Room
What is the secret to happiness? The answer, according to Dr. Michael Redler, Orthopedic Surgeon at Connecticut Orthopedics, is great communication. Communicating effectively sets the tone for our whole...
June 26, 2023Michael
First Case 01:00:04Comments Off on Successfully Climbing the Leadership Ladder
In this Special Release before we kick off Season 8, tune in to this session from the 2022 OR Manager Conference to learn tips, insights and perspectives on successfully...
June 23, 2023Michael
First Case 30:02Comments Off on Fits Like A Glove: The Performance & Protection of Latex Free Gloves
Surgical gloves make it possible for us to safely operate on patients every single day. However, persistent exposure to latex gloves increases the risk of a latex reaction for...
June 21, 2023Michael
First Case 09:13Comments Off on Coach, Don’t Boss: 5 Keys to Effective Wellbeing in the OR
This week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series is in partnership with OR Manager. In this interview with Mike Ellrich, healthcare portfolio manager and principal consultant with...
Michael
First Case 34:26Comments Off on Let’s Get Down to Business: Understanding the Role of Business Managers in Perioperative Success
The operating room isn’t just a place where patients have surgery. It’s also a business. And behind the scenes of that business is an OR Business Manager, working hard...
June 7, 2023Michael
First Case 06:39Comments Off on Top 10: Orthopedic Surgery
This week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series is written by Lindsey Joyce, MSN, RN, CNOR, and Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR, CSSM. In this article, Lindsey...
Michael
First Case 32:18Comments Off on Humanity + Technology: Coming Together to Optimize Patient Care
Does augmented intelligence (AI) have a place in the operating room? Can AI help deliver patient services and improve the delivery of healthcare? We’re asking these questions and more...
Michael
First Case 34:04Comments Off on Tiny But Mighty: The Safe Care and Handling of Micro Instruments
Between Season 7 & 8, we’re rereleasing some of our most popular episodes from seasons past! Enjoy! It’s very hard to tell that a micro instrument is damaged, until...
May 26, 2023Michael
First Case 42:41Comments Off on Pulling Back the Curtain: Uncovering the Privacy Curtain Standard of Care
How many times do you handle privacy curtains during a regular shift? In surgical services, we often have privacy curtains in our preoperative and postoperative areas. How often do...
May 24, 2023Michael
First Case 06:25Comments Off on Stress in the Operating Room
This week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series is written by Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR, CSSM. In this article, Melanie offers 5 tips for handling stress...
Michael
First Case 35:31Comments Off on Making it Count: Using Technology to Prevent Retained Surgical Items
“1, 2, 3, 4…. We’re missing a sponge…Let’s count again.” Does this conversation sound familiar? Manual surgical counts are a standard procedure for every surgical case, but studies show...
Michael
First Case 30:19Comments Off on Streamline the Process: Partnering with Distributors to Purchase Capital Equipment
When you buy Capital Equipment, do you purchase through the manufacturer, or do you use a distributor? What are the benefits to purchasing through a distributor? Joining us today...
May 14, 2023Michael
First Case 03:19Comments Off on To All of the Moms Working in Healthcare
This week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series is written by Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR, CSSM. In this special Mother’s Day release, Melanie takes a minute...
Michael
First Case 40:56Comments Off on Designed with Purpose: Understanding the Design and Function of OR Tables
How much do you know about your OR tables? Do you ever put much thought into the design and function of this vital piece of OR equipment? In today’s...
Sterile Processing 101: Decontam Deep Dive – What Happens After The Case Cart Leaves the Room
What really happens after your case cart leaves the OR? To find out, we’re diving into decontam to discover the critical next step in the instrument reprocessing lifecycle. From...