Podcast: First Case

Do you ever wish there was an extra set of hands available to help hold forceps or a pair of scissors during a case? What if you could add this convenience and efficiency by using instrument pockets? In this exciting First Case Vendor Spotlight™, we learn all about the innovative development of the SmartGown™ EDGE…

This is episode 4 of our 12-Part Expert Series On-The-Go series, and we’re continuing the conversation with industry expert Karen Goelst, CEO and Founder of KleenEdge. With a 20-year background in architectural specialties and textiles, Karen became passionate about solving the issues surrounding privacy curtains following her 15-year-old son’s hospital stay with MRSA. In this…

What is so dangerous about surgical smoke? Is it really that bad? Find out all about the very real dangers of surgical smoke in today’s interview with Brenda Ulmer, Independent Perioperative Nurse Educator. We’ll learn what’s lurking in the surgical smoke that we’re exposed to every day, how it can affect us and our patients,…

In this third episode of our 12-Part Expert Series On-The-Go series, we’re continuing the conversation with industry expert Karen Goelst, CEO and Founder of KleenEdge. With a 20-year background in architectural specialties and textiles, Karen became passionate about solving the issues surrounding privacy curtains following her 15-year-old son’s hospital stay with MRSA. In this episode,…

How can I get involved with my local or state government? Can I make a difference? The answer to both questions is, “YES!” Joining us today to discuss advocacy at a local and state level is Megan Nolan, Director of Nursing and Patient Care Operations @ Boston Children’s Hospital. In today’s interview we’ll discover Megan’s…

Tune in for the second episode of our 12-Part Expert Series On-The-Go series, where we learn from industry expert Karen Goelst, CEO and Founder of KleenEdge. With a 20-year background in architectural specialties and textiles, Karen became passionate about solving the issues surrounding privacy curtains following her 15-year-old son’s hospital stay with MRSA. Follow along…

“Are you ready for the Time Out?” How many times have you asked or heard that question? In the operating room we perform a Time Out prior to the start of every surgical case. But it wasn’t always that way. Joining us today to share how the Time Out process began is Bill Duffy, RN,…

In this 12-Part Expert Series On-The-Go series, we’re learning from industry expert Karen Goelst, CEO and Founder of KleenEdge. With a 20-year background in architectural specialties and textiles, Karen became passionate about solving the issues surrounding privacy curtains following her 15-year-old son’s hospital stay with MRSA. Follow along as Karen highlights the current issues with…

What is advocacy? How can we change practices within our facility and within our state? Joining us today to talk about all things advocacy is Kay Ball, PhD, RN, CNOR, CMLSO, FAAN, adjunct nursing professor at Otterbein University. Kay is a passionate OR nurse and nursing advocate and shares her experience and insight with us…

Have you ever considered how important it is for those of us who work in healthcare to be at the forefront of healthcare innovation? In today’s discussion, we’re going to speak with a prominent voice in healthcare reform, Rebecca Love, Chief Clinical Officer at IntelyCare. Discover the current state of nursing and what historical events…