Podcast: First Case

𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟮-𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗢𝗻-𝗧𝗵𝗲-𝗚𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀! In this weekly series we’re learning from industry expert Bryan Stuart, CCSVP, National Director of Sterile Supply Solutions at Aesculap. Bryan has over 30 years of experience in the medical field and 13 years of operational experience in an FDA-regulated environment as a third party processor of…

With the Covid pandemic still fresh in our minds, we can all remember the daily struggle for supplies. But it doesn’t take a pandemic to empty our supplies. In this final episode of Season 12, we’re speaking with Suzi Collins, Director of Supply Chain Analytics for Banner Health, and we’re going to discover the inner…

Do you know where your Downtime Forms are located? Do you know how recently they were updated? Joining us today to discuss Cyber Attacks and the importance of having a comprehensive plan in place to address initial downtime communication is Carmel Pound and Niesan Emara. Using both real-world and hypothetical examples, Carmel and Niesan make…

It’s our final installment of our Expert Series On-The-Go series with Asset Recovery Expert Ashley Jackson! We’re wrapping up the series with a final look at lifecycle management and discovering the benefits of reselling and recycling. “Overall, asset resale and recycling are key strategies for healthcare organizations looking to improve their bottom line, reduce waste…

Who keeps everything running smoothly at your facility when a disaster occurs? Find out on today’s episode of First Case as we sit down with Josh Brackett, System Regulatory Director of Facilities Services at Banner Health. Josh will share his expertise on preparing for and mitigating disasters at the facilities level, emphasizing the critical role…

How can perioperative clinicians and supply chain work together to optimize supply consumption and documentation to support enhanced patient care? Find out in today’s Vendor Spotlight™ featuring Jen Nichols, BSN, RN, Clinical Consultant for Cardinal Health™ Presource® Solutions and Debbie Davis, Vice President of Product and Marketing Strategy for Cardinal Health™ WaveMark™ Solutions. We’ll highlight…

“Decommissioning is clearly more than just getting rid of old equipment. It is a multi-step process that requires careful planning and execution to ensure the safety, compliance of the equipment, as well as the protection of patient and facility data.” So what do you need to consider before you start hauling old, unused equipment to…

What happens if you find yourself in the middle of an emergency in the wilderness? Or what if a natural disaster forces you to leave your home? Dr. Glenn Barnes, associate clinical professor of nursing at UT Tyler, Tyler Texas, joins us today to address the unique training associated with Wilderness Medicine and Survival Training….

Dive into a world of strategic collaboration, operational efficiency, and exciting improvements in healthcare delivery in this First Case Vendor Spotlight™ featuring Elke Jackson, RN, BSN, Director Perioperative Services, and Amanda Lucas, PhD, RN, Director of Quality and Sterile Processing at ECU Health. Discover how ECU Health navigated the COVID-19 pandemic, overcoming supply chain challenges…

Welcome to episode 10 of our Expert Series On-The-Go with Asset Recovery Expert Ashely Jackson! Today we’re learning about equipment disposition and resale and the process of disposing of assets that are no longer needed or have reached the end of their useful lifespan. Tune in to discover one of the key benefits of asset…