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...
September 21, 2022Michael
First Case 03:58Comments Off on How to Help Experienced Nurses Succeed in the OR
In this week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series, written by Lindsey Joyce, MSN, RN, CNL, CNOR, she shares 5 tips to help new-to-the-OR, experienced nurses succeed...
September 14, 2022Michael
First Case 02:59Comments Off on Perioperative Balance
In this week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series, written by Paul Wafer, BS, MBA, RN, he discusses the many changes he has seen since 1977, and...
August 31, 2022Michael
First Case 03:30Comments Off on How to Help New Grads Succeed in the OR
In this week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series, written by Lindsey Joyce, MSN, RN, CNL, CNOR, she shares insight into how we can help new grads...
Michael
First Case 35:02Comments Off on Don’t Get Blocked: Understanding Productivity & Efficiency in Block Scheduling
“But I’ve got block time!” insisted the surgeon. “I’m sorry, but your block time was released yesterday and another surgeon has now posted cases in that spot,” said the...
Sterile Processing 101: Reading the Tray – Indicators, Tape, Filters, and What They Actually Mean
How do you know the tray you just opened is truly ready for your patient? In Episode 6 of Sterile Processing 101, we sit down with Adam Okada to...