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Have you ever opened a tray and thought, “What happened to my instruments?!” Despite being a frustration, instruments that are damaged, broken, or have any staining or pitting can ultimately cause harm to our patients. We’re talking all things instruments today with Michael Matthews, Director of Customer Training and Education at Agiliti. Do you know…

This week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series is written by Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR, CSSM. In it she draws an interesting parallel between what she noticed in a hair salon and how we should be treating new grads in our own department. “New grads are eager to learn. When we’re willing…

This week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series is written by Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR, CSSM. In it she discusses something that has become so engrained in us as healthcare professionals, that we might not even realize that it exists. “Think about it: we work in a high-stakes, high-risk environment. One mistake…

This week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series is written by Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR, CSSM. In it she discusses her experience with a Joint Commission survey, and shares 4 helpful tips to decrease any anxiety you may have about speaking with a surveyor. Tune in to hear Melanie’s advice and increase…

Between Seasons 6 & 7, we’re releasing some of our most popular episodes from Season 3! What’s it like for patients around the world who need surgery? What access do they have to medical care? Joining us today is Dr. Michael Redler, MD, an orthopedic surgeon on the Physician Leadership Board of One World Surgery….

Between Seasons 6 & 7, we’re releasing some of our most popular episodes from Season 3! There’s generally a transactional relationship between the OR and SPD. The SPD gives, and the OR takes. And that relationship is usually hindered with break downs in communication and a lack of respect – from both sides of the…

This week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series is written by Paul Wafer, BS, MBA, RN. In it he discusses the different factors that affect productivity in the operating room. “One of the greatest challenges to matching productivity standards and achieving a benchmark is ensuring that you are including and excluding similar roles…

Between Seasons 6 & 7, we’re releasing some of our most popular episodes from Season 3! Does your current staffing model account for succession planning? Are you prepared for loss in your department from resignation, promotion, or retirement? Continuing our discussion on predictive analytics in staffing, and now in succession planning, is Jason Goodwin, MPH,…

Between Seasons 6 & 7, we’re releasing some of our most popular episodes from Season 3! Neuro can be a little overwhelming, and if it’s not your regular service line, scrubbing those cases can really make you nervous. Joining us today to share her experience in Neuro and to help make the service seem a…