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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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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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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!

#FirstCase #Podcast #OperatingRoom #Surgery #ArticlesOnTheGo #surgicalgloves #doublegloving #perioperative

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!

#FirstCase #Podcast #OperatingRoom #Surgery #ArticlesOnTheGo #PatientCare

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!

#FirstCase #Podcast #OperatingRoom #Surgery #ArticlesOnTheGo #OnTimeStarts #Efficiency #Productivity

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!

#FirstCase #Podcast #OperatingRoom #Surgery #ArticlesOnTheGo #surgicalgloves #doublegloving #perioperative

One of the biggest causes of burnout and irritation with your #operatingroom staff is call. But it’s not the call itself, it’s the abuse of the call teams…

#perioperative #scrubtech #ornurse #perioperativenurse #surgerystartshere #healthcare #nurse #operatingroomnurse #callteam

If you don’t work in #orthopedics very often, it can be a little scary when you get assigned to an Ortho case. Let this Top 10 list help you get started!

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What is the most dangerous phrase in #healthcare? “This is the way we’ve always done it.”

Our field is constantly changing due to advances in research, and new information is always helping us improve our practice. We should never be so committed to “how we’ve always done it” that we can’t change.

#operatingroom #perioperative #perioperativenurse #surgicaltechnologist #scrubtech #surgerystartshere #ornurse

Today, June 14, 2023, is National Time Out Day! Do you know why the timeout process was started? Learn more about the events that led up to the development of Universal Protocol, the time out process, and National Time Out Day!

#operatingroom #operatingroomnurse #timeout #nationaltimeoutday #perioperative #perioperativenurse #scrubtech #surgicaltechnologist #surgeon #surgery

I’m sharing a story today about a surgical count that could have been done better, and also sharing what the guidelines say about counting in the #operatingroom.

Always follow your facility’s policy for surgical counts. You can find more guidance from AORN’s Guideline for Retained Surgical Items.

#surgicalcount #scrubtech #ornurse #operatingroomnurse #perioperative #perioperativenurse #surgerystartshere

Are you taking the time to check your blue wrap before putting instruments onto your backtable?

ALWAYS check the integrity of your wrap before any item gets placed onto your sterile field!

#operatingroom #sterility #perioperative #bestpractice #surgerystartshere #surgery #ORnurse #scrubtech

It’s the FINAL EPISODE of our first season of TimeOut! And, could we really release an entire season of episodes about important #operatingroom topics and NOT talk about the Time Out?

Of course not! Today’s episode is ALL about the time out – that most sacred of moments within the intraoperative period. Tune in as Melanie discusses what it is, reviews the best practices for a proper time out, and also tells you what it isn’t.

Don’t miss it!

Why do we have a pre-op checklist? Why do we have ANOTHER form that we have to fill out before we go to #surgery? Melanie shares the important safety reasons behind have the checklist in today’s episode!

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We’re not talking numbers today, but we are talking about HOW to count! We’re going to look at the best practices surrounding #surgical #counts and talk about what counting IS and what counting is NOT. Tune in to learn more about this important practice in #surgery!

Here’s everything you need to know about controlled access, #temperature, #humidity, #ventilation, and #pressure within the #operatingroom.

Do you ever get stumped when you have to list the wound classification for your surgical wound? You’re not alone! Today, Melanie breaks down the wound classification system and helps make it easier to understand.
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Regardless of your role in the #operatingroom, there is one skill that everyone needs that has been proven to be fundamental to success: COMMUNICATION. Lack of communication slows us down, makes us angry, and can ultimately cause errors. Improving our communication skills will help us work better together as a team, and will help us avoid errors. Tune in to learn more!

This interview with Meghan Codd, Spanish Communication Coach, continues the conversation from her podcast interview. Tune in to learn key Spanish phrases that you can use with your #perioperative patients!

You can listen to part 1 of the conversation here! http://traffic.libsyn.com/firstcase/FC_Ep8_2.mp3

#operatingroom #spanishinhealthcare #healthcare #communication #surgery #ornurses #scrubtech #surgerystartshere