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How many times does a patient come in for surgery, only to experience delays that have nothing to do with them? For example, lack of available beds on the floor leads to PACU filling up with patients, which then prevents the OR from continuing because they can’t send their patients to recovery, and suddenly the…

We all know that the OR is an environment that demands vigilance and good-quality, safe, continuous care for our patients. The many advances in technology and our ability to collect data help us to make care customizable, improve our workflows, cut out waste, and reduce redundancy. This allows us to focus on delivering that safe…

This week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series is written by Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR. In it she discusses the importance of communication between the entire surgical team, and how fundamental effective communication is to patient safety. “The consent, the surgical posting, the patient interview, the time out, and the handoff are…

Is it possible to use data to improve staffing and also increase surgeon, employee, and leadership satisfaction? Does this type of data exist, and can it be collected? The answer to all of these questions is, “YES!” Join us today for an exciting interview with Jason Goodwin, MPH, MSN, RN, CEO of Innovative Cultures, LLC….

The operating room is a unique and sometimes overwhelming environment. A proper education and orientation are vital for building confidence in new employees, and for building a team that lasts. Today we’re interviewing OR educator, Amanda Heitman, BSN, RN, CNOR, founder of Periop Anew, an OR education consulting company. We’re going to discuss the importance…

This week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series is written by Kelly Good, CRNA. In it she tackles the topic of tape and sheds a light on just how dirty our rolls of tape can be.”In the operating room, we all know and love tape! A most adaptable tool, tape serves a wide…

If I need to submit points to recertify my CNOR, how do I earn them? What are points, and how are they different from CE’s? If recertification leaves you confused, you’re definitely not alone! Join us today for this exciting interview with Jim Stobinski, CEO of CCI. We are going to learn about the CCI…

Registered Nurse First Assistants, commonly called RNFAs, are an important member of the surgical team. As an assistant in surgery, they practice under the direct guidance of the surgeon, and they collaborate with the surgical team to help achieve optimal patient outcomes. We’re really going to dive into the value that the RNFA provides the…

What habits or activites are we so accustomed to that we no longer realize that they aren’t safe? What shortcuts or work-arounds have we accepted as ‘normal’ even though they put our patients or ourselves at risk? In today’s article, David Gomez, CRNA, explains how the concept of highly reliable organizations applies to the operating…

As we get ready to launch Seaon 6, we’re revisiting our most popular episodes from Season 2! Is it possible for a VR headset to change the way we train surgeons and improve surgical performance? For Justin Barad, MD, Founder and CEO of OSSO VR, the answer is, “Yes!” As technology continues to advance, the…