Articles On-The-Go
Articles On-The-Go: Preference Lists and Picking Cases
This week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series is written by, Paul Wafer, BS, MBA, RN and Hank Balch, BS, MDiv where they tackle the topic of inaccurate preference lists.
“So yes, the best way to solve your preference list and case picking woes is to hardwire a simple process into your workflow and then commit to follow it. But, in order for that to work, you must think about and address the implications for these changes — be they cultural, technological, or just plain will power.”
Articles On-the-Go presents perioperative insights from written articles in a creative, easy-to-listen audio format. Think audiobook, meets busy Operating Room professional!
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OR – Sterile Processing Relationships
This week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series features, Paul Wafer, BS, MBA, RN and Hank Balch, BS, MDiv, CRCST, CIS, CER, CHL discussing the critical importance of SPD & OR teamwork.
“Much of a facility’s blaming/shaming culture can be tracked back to certain individuals who see it as their mission in life to burn their counterparts. These folks must be dealt with. They must be confronted by their leaders and their peers with the expectation of teamwork and professionalism that is critical for your team’s success.”
Articles On-the-Go presents perioperative insights from written articles in a creative, easy to listen, audio format. Think audiobook, meets busy Operating Room professional!
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Practical Tips for New OR Nurses
This week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series is written by Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR, CSSM. In this article, Melanie offers practical tips and insight for new nurses in the Operating Room.
“The Operating Room (OR) is overwhelming. Whether you’re a new grad showing up on your first day as an RN, or you’re new but have been a nurse in another department for 20 years, it’s a whole new world behind that red line. It’s a world where a beach chair has nothing to do with the beach, a beanbag is not a toy, and a donut is not a tasty breakfast treat.”
Articles On-the-Go presents perioperative insights from written articles in a creative, easy to listen, audio format. Think audiobook, meets busy Operating Room professional!
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Articles On-The-Go: Patient Care in the OR is Different, Not Non-Existent
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 realities of patient care in the OR, and the misconceptions that other nursing departments have about the job that we do.
“I work in a very specialized field. Alot of the skills I learned in nursing school and then practiced when I worked on the floor just don’t apply in the OR. But while my skill set is unique, my goal to provide the safest and best care for my patients is the same as every other nurse. How I care for my patients, though, is very different. But different does not mean non-existent.” Tune in to hear more about patient care in the operating room!
Articles On-the-Go presents perioperative insights from written articles in a creative, easy-to-listen audio format. Think audiobook, meets busy Operating Room professional!
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Articles On-The-Go: How To Make Procedure Day More Efficient and Cost Effective
This week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series is written by Paul Wafer, BS, MBA, RN. In it he offers practical suggestions that can make procedure day more efficient and cost-effective.
If you have trouble getting your first cases of the day started on time, then you don’t want to miss Paul’s 4 key areas of opportunity that will help improve those on-time starts!
Articles On-the-Go presents perioperative insights from written articles in a creative, easy-to-listen audio format. Think audiobook, meets busy Operating Room professional!
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Articles On-The-Go: The Benefits of Double Gloving
This week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series is written by Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR, CSSM. In this article, Melanie discusses three specific benefits of double gloving, and explains that double gloving is a practice for all of us, not just for those in specific specialties.
“The benefits of double gloving reach across the lines of the various specialties. Everyone can benefit from double gloving, regardless of the type of surgery they are doing.”
Articles On-the-Go presents perioperative insights from written articles in a creative, easy to listen, audio format. Think audio book, meets busy Operating Room professional!
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Articles On-The-Go: Effective Communication: The Foundation of Patient Safety
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 all times when effective communication is critical. These interactions, either with the patient or about the patient, lay the foundation for a safe surgical experience. Don’t overlook these opportunities, or discredit their value. Each of them is communicating information we need in order to safely care for our patients. And our patients are depending on us to get it right.”
Articles On-the-Go presents perioperative insights from written articles in a creative, easy-to-listen audio format. Think audiobook, meets busy Operating Room professional!
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Articles On-The-Go: Normalization of Deviance, Group-Think, Shortcuts, and Work-Arounds in the OR
What habits or activities 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 room and explains how the normalization of deviance, group-think, shortcuts, and work-arounds actually work against us in achieving our desired outcomes.
Articles On-the-Go presents perioperative insights from written articles in a creative, easy-to-listen audio format. Think audiobook meets busy Operating Room professionals!
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Articles On-The-Go: Orientation in Surgery: How to be Successful
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 her experience during orientation in the operating room, and shares helpful tips for anyone else on orientation.
“I will never forget my first day on orientation in surgery. Total information overload – I had a deer-in-the-headlights look that everyone could see from a mile away. I watched a surgeon do a knee scope and I remember thinking, “What have I gotten myself into??!” My anxiety level was sky-high. I’m pretty sure I questioned all of my career choices at that one moment….” Tune in to learn more about surgical orientation and learn a few tips to ensure success!
Articles On-the-Go presents perioperative insights from written articles in a creative, easy-to-listen audio format. Think audiobook, meets busy Operating Room professional!
#FirstCase #Podcast #OperatingRoom #Surgery #ArticlesOnTheGo #Orientation