Podcast: First Case

Special Episode Release – On Pathogens & PPE Ep 9: Surgical Site Infections (SSIs)

A new season of First Case is on the way! In the meantime, we’re featuring a few episodes from our friends at Beyond Clean and Power Supply. Tune in today! Get ready to scrub up and join the fight against surgical site infections (SSIs) in this must-listen episode of “On Pathogens & PPE!” Host Jill…

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Special Episode Release – Sterile Horizons – Lean ASC: Designing for Efficiency & Safety

A new season of First Case is on the way! In the meantime, we’re featuring a few episodes from our friends at Beyond Clean and Power Supply. Tune in today! What does it really take to build an ASC Sterile Processing department that runs lean and safe? In this premiere episode of our new podcast…

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Special Episode Release – On Pathogens & PPE: Transporting Contaminated Instruments

A new season of First Case is on the way! In the meantime, we’re featuring a few episodes from our friends at Beyond Clean and Power Supply. Tune in today! From the OR to SPD, those contaminated instruments are on the move, and so are pathogens! In this Season 2 premiere of “On Pathogens &…

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Special Episode Release – Operate in Harmony – Compliance and Clarity Through Connected Technology

A new season of First Case is on the way! In the meantime, we’re featuring a few episodes from our friends at Beyond Clean and Power Supply. Tune in today! When case information, vendor requirements, and compliance data live in separate systems, even a small gap can create major delays. In Episode 2 of “Operate…

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Special Episode Release – Evidence Over Expense – What Really Matters When Evaluating UV Technology

A new season of First Case is on the way! In the meantime, we’re featuring a few episodes from our friends at Beyond Clean and Power Supply. Tune in today! Not all UV technologies are created equal, and for supply chain teams, knowing the difference leads to better purchasing decisions. In this episode of “Evidence…

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Special Episode Release – A Speck in Your Eye: Putting an End to the Finger-Pointing

A new season of First Case is on the way! In the meantime, we’re featuring a few episodes from our friends at Beyond Clean and Power Supply. Tune in today! Black specks may be small, but the tension they create between departments can be anything but. In this episode of “What the Speck?,” Alex Miseirvitch…

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Season 11 Rewind – Going Beyond Opioids: Discovering the Benefits of Music

A new season of First Case is coming soon! Until then, we’re bringing some Season 11 favorites back for another listen. Bob Marley once said, “One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.” Everyone can recognize the power that music has. We’re drawn to it emotionally and spiritually, but we…

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Season 11 Rewind – Going Beyond Opioids: Implementing ERAS Pathways

A new season of First Case is coming soon! Until then, we’re bringing some Season 11 favorites back for another listen. Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Pathways are changing the surgical experience for our patients. Our surgical patients are experiencing shorter lengths of stay, decreased postoperative pain, a more rapid return of bowel function, and…

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Season 11 Rewind – Going Beyond Opioids: Redefining Pain Management

A new season of First Case is coming soon! Until then, we’re bringing some Season 11 favorites back for another listen. Are you ready for Season 11 to begin?? In this season, we’re “Going Beyond Opioids” and focusing on the opioid crisis and alternative pain management methods. And we’re kicking it off with none other…

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Silo-Free Surgery: Beyond the Bundle: What IPs Need to See Before, During, and After Surgery

All season long, we’ve been breaking down the silos between the OR and Infection Prevention teams. So where do we go from here? In this “Silo-Free Surgery” season finale episode, Garrett Hollembeak and Lindsey Joyce are joined by Maureen Spencer and Peter Graves to talk about what it takes to turn collaboration into action. They…

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