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What do revenue models have to do with the profitability of your Operating Room? How is the changing landscape going to impact the bottom line of your hospitals today and into the future? From charge stickers on every item, to capitation rates and merit-based incentive pay, we’re all experiencing a transformation in the payment structure…

In this week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series, written by Lindsey Joyce, MSN, RN, CNL, CNOR, she shares her experience scrubbing an open heart case for the very first time. “Repetition is the key to mastering any surgical specialty. The major portions of a CABG that require precise knowledge of steps is…

Did the Operating Room seem just a little overwhelming during orientation? Did you rethink your decision to come to the OR after experiencing how different it was from other departments? In today’s interview with First Case Co-Host Melanie Perry, find out how she would answer those questions, and learn why, as an experienced nurse, she…

Surgeons need high-quality instruments that are dependable and guaranteed to work, every single time. But not all surgical instruments are created equal in terms of precision, durability, and quality. In today’s First Case Vendor Spotlight, Dr. Mark Jewell, a recognized world leader in plastic surgery, shares his experiences using Stille instruments, which are exclusively distributed…

In between Seasons 10 and 11, we’re re-releasing 4 exciting episodes from Season 5! Once our patients are intubated, what’s going on inside their airway? Is it protected from drainage and secretions? On today’s episode, we speak with anesthesiologist Dr. Benjamin Wang, MD, CMO and Founder of NeVap. We are going to learn about healthy…

In this week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series, written by Paul Wafer, BS, MBA, RN, he shares 5 tips to get started controlling the inventory of the surgery department. “By standardizing our processes, our teams know where to look for supplies, and our materials management teams can more easily keep our shelves…

In between Seasons 10 and 11, we’re re-releasing 4 exciting episodes from Season 5! What is moral injury? How does it apply to healthcare workers? How did the Covid-19 pandemic highlight this phenomenon? Helping us understand more about moral injury is Dr. Mike Rempel, DNP, RN, CNOR, education specialist, at University Hospital, Newark, NJ. If…

What if there were an intuitive solution that could help prevent surgical fires and related patient burns? Would you have greater peace of mind if you knew that your patient and the surgical drapes could be protected from the heat generated by your light cables? Joining us in this special Fire Safety Week First Case…

In between Seasons 10 and 11, we’re rereleasing 4 exciting episodes from Season 5! In this week’s re-release, we’re talking all things fire safety! We’re familiar with fire safety drills, evacuation drills, and we’ve probably taken the same fire safety test (with the same answers) for a few years in a row. Today’s interview with…

In this week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series, written by Paul Wafer, BS, MBA, RN, he shares how we can increase overall room utilization in surgery. “The ultimate goal of blocks is to improve the overall utilization of the OR by rewarding those physicians that consistently use their time. By taking a…