Michael
First Case 32:03Comments Off on Microbes in Motion: Understanding Pathogen Transfer & Environmental Contamination
How long can pathogens live on a surface? What is the likelihood that we are transferring organisms from surfaces we touch to our patients or to our family members?...
April 11, 2022Michael
First Case 09:50Comments Off on What Happens When No One Is Watching?
This week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series is written by Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR, CSSM. In it she discusses how dangerous it can be to...
Michael
First Case 29:47Comments Off on Making the Grade: Improving Scrub Tech Success with Sterile Processing Education
Between Seasons 6 & 7, we’re re-releasing some of our most popular episodes from Season 3! Surgical Techs – how much training did you receive in the Sterile Processing...
March 30, 2022Michael
First Case 04:11Comments Off on The Perioperative Efficiency Continuum
This week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series is written by, Paul Wafer, BS, MBA, RN where he discusses how both “sequential processes and parallel processes must...
March 7, 2022Michael
First Case 06:39Comments Off on Orientation in Surgery: How to be Successful
This week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series is written by Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR. In it she discusses her experience during orientation in the operating...
Michael
First Case 39:09Comments Off on Breaking Bottlenecks: Improving Efficiency with Healthcare Systems Engineering
How many times does a patient come in for surgery, only to experience delays that have nothing to do with them? For example, lack of available beds on the...
Michael
First Case 34:43Comments Off on Plugging In Your People: Hardwiring Workforce Culture Using Technology
We all know that the OR is an environment that demands vigilance and good-quality, safe, continuous care for our patients. The many advances in technology and our ability to...
February 9, 2022Michael
First Case 11:07Comments Off on Effective Communication: The Foundation of Patient Safety
This week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series is written by Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR. In it she discusses the importance of communication between the entire...
Michael
First Case 39:03Comments Off on The Numbers Don’t Lie: Using Predictive Analytics in Perioperative Staffing
Is it possible to use data to improve staffing and also increase surgeon, employee, and leadership satisfaction? Does this type of data exist, and can it be collected? The...
Michael
First Case 31:25Comments Off on Flipping the Switch: Shedding Light on the Value of OR Educators
The operating room is a unique and sometimes overwhelming environment. A proper education and orientation are vital for building confidence in new employees, and for building a team that...
January 26, 2022Michael
First Case 06:24Comments Off on The Sticky Truth About Tape
This week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series is written by Kelly Good, CRNA. In it she tackles the topic of tape and sheds a light on...
Michael
First Case 41:33Comments Off on Getting to the Point: Understanding Certification, CEs, and Points
If I need to submit points to recertify my CNOR, how do I earn them? What are points, and how are they different from CE’s? If recertification leaves you...
Michael
First Case 34:40Comments Off on Who’s On First? Recognizing the Value of RNFA’s in the OR
Registered Nurse First Assistants, commonly called RNFAs, are an important member of the surgical team. As an assistant in surgery, they practice under the direct guidance of the surgeon,...
January 12, 2022Michael
First Case 04:39Comments Off on Normalization of Deviance, Group-Think, Shortcuts, and Work-Arounds in the Operating Room
What habits or activites are we so accustomed to that we no longer realize that they aren’t safe? What shortcuts or work-arounds have we accepted as ‘normal’ even though...
Michael
First Case 39:02Comments Off on The Future is Bright: Using Technology to Improve Patient Outcomes
What does the future of surgery look like? How can technology help improve efficiency, productivity, and patient outcomes? We’re going to look into the future today as we speak...
Michael
First Case 36:00Comments Off on Put Me In, Coach! Professional Coaching for Perioperative Excellence
Coaching isn’t something reserved for sports teams or fitness enthusiasts. Healthcare professionals frequently take advantage of coaching as well. Phyllis Quinlan, PhD, RN, Executive Coach for AORN, works with...
Microbes in Motion: Understanding Pathogen Transfer & Environmental Contamination
How long can pathogens live on a surface? What is the likelihood that we are transferring organisms from surfaces we touch to our patients or to our family members?...