March 11, 2026Michael
First Case 05:33Comments Off on Top 10: Organ Procurement and Transplant
Organ procurement and transplant surgeries are among the most unique and emotionally powerful cases the OR team may encounter. And while they may not happen often, or in every...
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...
August 17, 2022Michael
First Case 03:43Comments Off on Pre-Admission Testing
In this week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series, written by Paul Wafer, BS, MBA, RN, he evaluates the Pre-Admission Testing department, and explains ways to improve...
Michael
First Case 35:44Comments Off on Working Smarter: Embracing Technology to Make Surgery Safer
Can technology make you safer? How do we find the balance between natural and artificial intelligence and how do we collaborate between both of them? Helping us answer these...
Michael
First Case 39:45Comments Off on For the Sake of the (Re)Call: Leveraging Technology to Improve Recall Management
How many times have you been sent to look for items that have been recalled? How much time did you have to spend digging through bins, looking on shelves,...
August 3, 2022Michael
First Case 02:47Comments Off on To Flip or Not to Flip? That is the Question…
In this week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series, written by Paul Wafer, BS, MBA, RN, he discusses what factors should be considered when determining whether or...
Michael
First Case 37:34Comments Off on Protection and Prevention: Understanding Laser Safety in the Operating Room
Have you ever heard, “I don’t need to wear laser safety goggles, I’m wearing glasses,” or, “If the surgeon isn’t going to wear the goggles, I don’t have to,...
Michael
First Case 36:23Comments Off on A Voice from the Frontline: Demystifying OR Satisfaction
What’s is like to leave a position in perioperative leadership and go back to working as an OR circulator? If you ask Dr. Jessica Gruendler, DNP, RN-BC, CNOR, CPHQ,...
July 22, 2022Michael
First Case 27:36Comments Off on Protect Your Sterile Field
Should sterile fields be covered? What do the guidelines say? How can you cover them safely? Tune in to this exciting First Case Vendor Spotlight with Laurel Stebbins, Clinical...
Top 10: Organ Procurement and Transplant
Organ procurement and transplant surgeries are among the most unique and emotionally powerful cases the OR team may encounter. And while they may not happen often, or in every...