June 29, 2026Michael
First Case 45:53Comments Off on Passing the Mic: Celebrating Melanie Perry’s Impact on First Case
Every great podcast has a voice that brings each conversation to life. Over the past five years, Melanie Perry has been that voice for First Case. In this special...
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...
Michael
First Case 35:06Comments Off on Fire Safety in the OR: Improving Workflows to Reduce OR Fire Risk
In between Seasons 10 and 11, we’re rereleasing 4 exciting episodes from Season 5! In this week’s re-release, we’re talking all things fire safety! We’re familiar with fire safety...
October 5, 2022Michael
First Case 02:57Comments Off on Surgery Block Utilization
In this week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series, written by Paul Wafer, BS, MBA, RN, he shares how we can increase overall room utilization in surgery....
Michael
First Case 42:07Comments Off on A Tip of the (Red) Hat: Exploring the Benefits of Strong Vendor Relationships
In between Seasons 10 and 11, we’re rereleasing 4 exciting episodes from Season 5! How can the OR and SPD benefit from strong vendor relationships? How can our current...
September 30, 2022Michael
First Case 40:23Comments Off on Help for Surgical Professionals: Discover the Key to OR Education, Training, & Productivity
It’s no secret that onboarding new staff is a very resource-intensive process. Traditionally, new hires are at the mercy of their trainer’s experience and competency level, and it can...
September 26, 2022Michael
First Case 44:27Comments Off on Before You Go… Celebrating the Success, Influence, & Retirement of Paul Wafer
In this special Bonus Episode, we talk to our very own Paul Wafer, BS, MBA, RN. Paul’s 45 year career has spanned every position in healthcare, from orderly, to...
Passing the Mic: Celebrating Melanie Perry’s Impact on First Case
Every great podcast has a voice that brings each conversation to life. Over the past five years, Melanie Perry has been that voice for First Case. In this special...