Michael
First Case 41:45Comments Off on Ensuring Scope Safety: Preventing Infection Through Proper Cleaning, Care, & Data Collection
What is the MAUDE Database, and what does it have to do with the Operating Room? Answering this question and connecting the dots for us today is Dr. Larry...
January 4, 2023Michael
First Case 14:31Comments Off on Negotiating Contracts with Anesthesia
In this week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series, we’ve teamed up with OR Manager to bring you great insights into negotiating anesthesia contracts. Find out what...
Michael
First Case 39:29Comments Off on Laying A Solid Foundation: Defining Professional Development
This season, we’re tackling the topic of professional growth and development. What does that look like for perioperative professionals? Is there a certain path we’re supposed to follow? Is...
December 14, 2022Michael
First Case 04:42Comments Off on Disaster Preparation and Readiness
In this week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series, written by written by Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR, CSSM, she shares critical insights on the importance of...
November 30, 2022Michael
First Case 04:15Comments Off on A Fresh Perspective: Seeing the OR Through the Eyes of a Patient
In this week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series, written by Brenna Page, MSN, RN, CNOR, CNAMB, she shares what it was like to be on the...
Michael
First Case 37:56Comments Off on Bridging the Gap: Connecting Infection Prevention, Information Technology, and the OR
We’ve wrapped up Season 11 and we’re anxiously awaiting the launch of Season 12. While we wait, here’s a throwback to Season 5! As our operating rooms become more...
Michael
First Case 29:43Comments Off on Proud to Be A Perioperative Nurse: Celebrating Perioperative Nurses Week!
Happy Perioperative Nurses’ Week! We are celebrating the achievements and contributions of perioperative nurses this week as host Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR, CSSM, sits down for a conversation...
November 4, 2022Michael
First Case 44:32Comments Off on A New View on Revenue: Transforming Healthcare Systems Through Supply Chain
What do revenue models have to do with the profitability of your Operating Room? How is the changing landscape going to impact the bottom line of your hospitals today...
November 2, 2022Michael
First Case 05:51Comments Off on My First Heart Surgery
In this week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series, written by Lindsey Joyce, MSN, RN, CNL, CNOR, she shares her experience scrubbing an open heart case for...
Michael
First Case 31:55Comments Off on Let’s Talk! A Candid Chat with Co-Host Melanie Perry
Did the Operating Room seem just a little overwhelming during orientation? Did you rethink your decision to come to the OR after experiencing how different it was from other...
October 28, 2022Michael
First Case 40:22Comments Off on The Power of Precision
Surgeons need high-quality instruments that are dependable and guaranteed to work, every single time. But not all surgical instruments are created equal in terms of precision, durability, and quality....
Michael
First Case 30:37Comments Off on What You Can’t See: Uncovering the Dangers of Subglottic Drainage
In between Seasons 10 and 11, we’re re-releasing 4 exciting episodes from Season 5! Once our patients are intubated, what’s going on inside their airway? Is it protected from...
October 19, 2022Michael
First Case 02:40Comments Off on Surgery Inventory Management & Control Tips
In this week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series, written by Paul Wafer, BS, MBA, RN, he shares 5 tips to get started controlling the inventory of...
Michael
First Case 29:29Comments Off on From Hurting to Healing: Understanding Moral Injury & Achieving Moral Healing
In between Seasons 10 and 11, we’re re-releasing 4 exciting episodes from Season 5! What is moral injury? How does it apply to healthcare workers? How did the Covid-19...
October 14, 2022Michael
First Case 37:47Comments Off on A Safer Standard: Elevating Practice to Prevent Surgical Fires
What if there were an intuitive solution that could help prevent surgical fires and related patient burns? Would you have greater peace of mind if you knew that your...
Ensuring Scope Safety: Preventing Infection Through Proper Cleaning, Care, & Data Collection
What is the MAUDE Database, and what does it have to do with the Operating Room? Answering this question and connecting the dots for us today is Dr. Larry...