Michael
First Case 35:43Comments Off on Improving Outcomes: Infection Prevention in the CVOR
Cardiac surgery is definitely its own specialty, and not all perioperative professionals are familiar with the CVOR. But we’re all familiar with the fundamentals of infection prevention. Here to...
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...
Michael
First Case 42:00Comments Off on The Hole Story: Confronting Sterile Processing Challenges in the OR
We can’t perform an operation or an invasive procedure if we don’t have sterile instruments. It almost goes without saying, but sterility is fundamental to what we do in...
November 29, 2021Michael
First Case 10:35Comments Off on Change What You See In SPD
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 vital role that SPD plays within...
Michael
First Case 37:04Comments Off on When Surgery is Scary: Overcoming Anxiety in Our Pediatric Patients
Surgery can be a scary experience for anyone, especially children. Being in an unknown environment with so many strange faces mixed with the fear of needles, pain, or separation...
November 19, 2021Michael
First Case 36:22Comments Off on Customized By Design: Exploring the Intersection of Safety and Efficiency in Sterile Storage
When it comes to adding space, a hospital has two options: move to a new building and renovate, which can completely disrupt staff operation, or use the current space...
Improving Outcomes: Infection Prevention in the CVOR
Cardiac surgery is definitely its own specialty, and not all perioperative professionals are familiar with the CVOR. But we’re all familiar with the fundamentals of infection prevention. Here to...