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 04:49Comments Off on When It’s Just Been One of Those Days
We’ve all had rough days in the operating room. Days where it seems nothing is going right, everyone’s angry, and there’s not enough staff to cover every shift. But...
Michael
First Case 33:44Comments Off on The Power of Productivity: Harnessing Efficiency to Improve Patient Care
How often do you hear about productivity in your department? How is that productivity determined? Or maybe, you’re just wondering, “What IS productivity?” If it seems confusing or mysterious,...
September 6, 2021Michael
First Case 05:01Comments Off on Errors in Perioperative Leadership
This week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series is written by, Paul Wafer, BS, MBA, RN co-host of the First Case podcast and founder of Alpha Consulting...
Michael
First Case 36:28Comments Off on Eyes on OR Supplies: Every Link in the Chain Matters
How do supplies get to your OR? Who makes sure that the products you need end up on the shelf? The Materials Management department is a crucial part of...
August 23, 2021Michael
First Case 07:24Comments Off on Conducting a Fantastic Pre-Op Interview
This week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series is written by Melanie Perry, RN, BSN, CNOR co-host of the First Case podcast and founder of The Circulating...
Michael
First Case 36:52Comments Off on What’s Your Preference? Improving Pref Card Management in the OR
Are your preference cards accurate? Can you depend on them if you’re working with an unfamiliar surgeon? We’re going to tackle the pref card issue on today’s episode of...
August 9, 2021Michael
First Case 07:18Comments Off on You Must Make Yourself a Priority
This week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series is written by Melanie Perry, RN, BSN, CNOR co-host of the First Case podcast and founder of The Circulating...
Michael
First Case 33:14Comments Off on Tag, You’re It!: Managing Instrument Quality and Repair for the OR
How often do we hear complaints about instruments that aren’t working properly? When instruments are broken, we tag them for repair, but what happens to them after that? Instrument...
July 26, 2021Michael
First Case 06:59Comments Off on How to Survive an Intense Orientation in the OR
This week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series is written by Melanie Perry, RN, BSN, CNOR co-host of the First Case podcast and founder of The Circulating...
Michael
First Case 32:12Comments Off on Evolution of the Scrub Tech: The Unsung Hero of the Surgical Experience
Surgical Technologists, or scrub techs, are an important part of the surgical team. Their education and training provide them with the skills necessary to safely provide care for the...
July 12, 2021Michael
First Case 07:38Comments Off on A Proper Time-Out is Always Best Practice
This week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series is written by, Melanie Perry, RN, BSN, CNOR co-host of the First Case podcast and founder of The Circulating...
Michael
First Case 34:09Comments Off on Proceed with Caution: The What, Why, & When of Neuromonitoring in Surgery
Between Season 4 and 5, we’re going to be throwing back to some exciting interviews from Season 1! What is that tech doing over in the corner of the...
June 28, 2021Michael
First Case 05:10Comments Off on 10 Things I Learned in the Operating Room
This week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series is written by, Melanie Perry, RN, BSN, CNOR co-host of the First Case podcast and founder of The Circulating...
Michael
First Case 32:29Comments Off on When the OR Gets In Your Bones: The Passion & Purpose of Vendor Representatives
A scrub nurse once said, “Give me a good rep, and I can scrub anything” — describing the vital role that medical device reps play in the Operating Room....
June 14, 2021Michael
First Case 03:11Comments Off on The Fear of Change
This week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series is written by, Paul Wafer, BS, MBA, RN co-host of the First Case podcast and founder of Alpha Consulting...
Michael
First Case 29:54Comments Off on Open Minds on Laparoscopic Cases: Is Current Practice Best Practice?
Between Seasons 4 and 5, we’re going to be throwing back to some exciting interviews from Season 1! When you do a laparoscopic case, do you have all of...
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...