October 19, 2026Michael
First Case 31:03Comments Off on Special Episode Release – Sterile Horizons – Lean ASC: Designing for Efficiency & Safety
A new season of First Case is on the way! In the meantime, we’re featuring a few episodes from our friends at Beyond Clean and Power Supply. Tune in...
Michael
First Case 35:16Comments Off on Silo-Free Surgery: What SSI Risk Keeps You Up at Night?
What keeps you up at night when it comes to preventing surgical site infections (SSIs)? In this week’s special season co-release episode, Jeremy Gibson-Roark returns to join hosts Garrett...
Michael
First Case 36:56Comments Off on Silo-Free Surgery: Where Is the Smoking Gun?
Why is it so difficult to trace a surgical site infection (SSI) back to one clear cause? On this special season co-release episode of First Case and Transmission Control,...
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 31:26Comments Off on Sterile Processing 101: When Things Go Wrong
Even the best systems have moments when things go wrong. What matters most is how we respond. In the Season 19 finale of Sterile Processing 101, Jen Parrott returns...
Michael
First Case 51:59Comments Off on Sterile Processing 101: Storage, Shelf Life, and Event-Related Sterility
How much thought do we really give to packaging… until something goes wrong? In today’s interview, we explore the often-overlooked world of storage, shelf life, and event-related sterility with...
Michael
First Case 46:10Comments Off on Sterile Processing 101: Sterilization Methods Explained – Steam, Low-Temp, & IUSS
In this week’s episode, we take a practical look at the science behind sterilization with Bobby Parker from Beyond Clean. From steam cycles to low-temperature, this episode breaks down...
Michael
First Case 54:29Comments Off on Sterile Processing 101: Inspection & Assembly – The Art of Building a Reliable Tray
How reliable is the tray you open every day? In today’s episode, we step into inspection and assembly where cleaned instruments are tested, examined, and built into the trays...
Michael
First Case 35:55Comments Off on Sterile Processing 101: Decontam Deep Dive – What Happens After The Case Cart Leaves the Room
What really happens after your case cart leaves the OR? To find out, we’re diving into decontam to discover the critical next step in the instrument reprocessing lifecycle. From...
Michael
First Case 32:38Comments Off on Sterile Processing 101: Point of Use Treatment – The OR’s Role in Sterile Processing
What happens to your instruments during the case matters more than you think. In this interview with Mike Matthews, we break down point-of-use treatment and why sterile processing actually...
Michael
First Case 38:43Comments Off on Sterile Processing 101: From Dirty to Sterile – The Instrument Reprocessing Lifecycle
Welcome to a new season of the First Case podcast – Sterile Processing 101! We’re kicking off the season with a conversation that sets the foundation for the entire...
Michael
First Case 42:18Comments Off on The Hidden World of Biofilm: Exploring the Dangers Lurking in our Instruments
What do the plaque on your teeth, soap scum, and slippery rocks down by the creek all have in common? They’re all examples of biofilm! But these aren’t the...
March 25, 2026Michael
First Case 05:53Comments Off on Top 10: General Surgery
General surgery is where many perioperative nurses begin their OR journey. It’s one of the most diverse and foundational specialties in the operating room, touching everything from colorectal and...
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?...
Michael
First Case 41:45Comments Off on Ensuring Scope Safety: Preventing Infection Through Proper Cleaning, Care, & Data Collection
What is the MAUDE Database, and what does it have to do with the Operating Room? Answering this question and connecting the dots for us today is Dr. Larry...
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...
Special Episode Release – Sterile Horizons – Lean ASC: Designing for Efficiency & Safety
A new season of First Case is on the way! In the meantime, we’re featuring a few episodes from our friends at Beyond Clean and Power Supply. Tune in...