February 18, 2026Michael
First Case 04:52Comments Off on Top 10: Pediatric Surgery
Caring for pediatric surgical patients requires more than simply adapting adult practices. It demands a specialized, family-centered approach. In this First Case: Articles On-The-Go episode, Lindsay Joyce, MSN, RN,...
Michael
First Case 33:51Comments Off on Grand Theft Case Cart: Pilfering, Supplies, and the OR Scramble
Have you ever seen a case cart taped shut, with the words “NO STEALING!” written across the tape? Have you ever grabbed instruments or supplies that you needed off...
April 5, 2021Michael
First Case 06:26Comments Off on Five Common Errors in Surgery Block Schedule Management
This week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series is written by, Paul Wafer, BS, MBA, RN where he discusses challenges around efficient OR scheduling practices: “Block scheduling...
Michael
First Case 33:02Comments Off on Ready for Robotics? What You Need to Know Before You Start
Robotic surgery has become the gold standard for many minimally invasive surgeries, but getting the technology set up in the operating room involves more than just buying a machine....
March 22, 2021Michael
First Case 03:38Comments Off on Keeping New Staff in the Operating Room
This week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series is written by, Paul Wafer, BS, MBA, RN where he highlights five common reasons new OR staff leave your...
Michael
First Case 32:19Comments Off on Present & Accounted For – The Importance of Visible OR Leadership
OR managers & directors, when was the last time you wore scrubs at work? When was the last time you were physically present in the OR? Do your staff...
March 8, 2021Michael
First Case 05:15Comments Off on Key Indicators of Performance for the Operating Room
This week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series features, Paul Wafer, BS, MBA, RN discussing seven critical indicators for high performing Operating Rooms: “Blocks are meant for...
Michael
First Case 41:45Comments Off on Surgery in the Shadow of a Pandemic: Voices from the Front Line
As the Covid-19 pandemic swept across the globe in 2020, our healthcare facilities faced a multitude of challenges. Inadequate amounts of PPE, a lack of Covid testing supplies, and...
February 22, 2021Michael
First Case 06:07Comments Off on 4 Misconceptions About Surgery Turnover Time
This week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series features, Paul Wafer, BS, MBA, RN discussing common misconceptions around measuring & evaluating surgery turnover times: “While turnover time...
Michael
First Case 38:59Comments Off on Up, Down, & Around – What You Need to Know About OR Air Flow
How clean is the air in your OR? Is the HEPA filter and the positive pressure of the room enough to protect your patient from contaminants in the air,...
February 8, 2021Michael
First Case 03:19Comments Off on OR – Sterile Processing Relationships
This week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series features, Paul Wafer, BS, MBA, RN and Hank Balch, BS, MDiv, CRCST, CIS, CER, CHL discussing the critical importance...
Michael
First Case 32:19Comments Off on Divided We Fail – Overcoming the Damaging Drama of OR / SPD Battles
“Where’s my tray?” “How’d you break the scope?” “Why aren’t you precleaning?” “Agh, they messed it up again!” If you’ve worked in the operating room for any amount of...
January 25, 2021Michael
First Case 03:56Comments Off on Challenges in Pre-operative Preparation
This week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series features, Paul Wafer, BS, MBA, RN discussing challenges in pre-operative preparation: “It is one of the great mysteries of...
Michael
First Case 37:23Comments Off on Bully in Scrubs: Straight Talk about a Big Problem
The operating room has a reputation for being a challenging place to work. While many of us enjoy this challenging, fast-paced environment, we know that everything isn’t always perfect....
January 11, 2021Michael
First Case 07:24Comments Off on Preoperative Patient Assessment and Preparation — Inefficiencies and Its Impact To Your Bottom Line
This week’s episode kicks off the initial release of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series, which presents perioperative insights from written articles in a creative, easy to listen, audio...
Michael
First Case 36:12Comments Off on Call Schedules: Is there a way to do them right?
Taking call and covering call schedules is a demanding task that requires a substantial amount of time and energy for everyone in perioperative services. Front-line staff know the struggle...
Michael
First Case 30:27Comments Off on More than Letters on a Badge: A Chat about OR Certifications
Are you considering earning your CNOR? Do you feel anxious and a little overwhelmed at the thought of preparing for such an extensive test? If the answer is yes,...
Top 10: Pediatric Surgery
Caring for pediatric surgical patients requires more than simply adapting adult practices. It demands a specialized, family-centered approach. In this First Case: Articles On-The-Go episode, Lindsay Joyce, MSN, RN,...