First Case Podcast
214 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsClock in, scrub up, and join us behind the red line. We are First Case – an operating room podcast bringing you exciting interviews, engaging discussions, and innovative solutions that are changing the way patients receive surgical care. Each episode we talk to frontline staff, perioperative leadership, and nursing entrepreneurs from across the country as they share their stories, experience and expertise on an industry we love.
From the back table to the board room, from wheels in to wheels out. -- we tackle the real-life issues affecting the OR. Whether you’re tuning in for surgical service education or inspiration, we’re glad you're here. And now, it’s time to roll back, and start the First Case…
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Revolutionizing Efficiency: Unveiling the AITA Smart System
April 26, 2024 09:00 - 49 minutes - 22.5 MBIn today’s First Case Vendor SpotlightTM, we dive into the future of healthcare operations with the AITATM Smart System. Tune in as we speak with Matthew Chila, Director of Digitally Enabled Solutions at Ethicon, Inc., and Phil Gaby, Executive Director of Surgical Service Lines at a Community-Based Health System in Florida, to explore how AITA is transforming the management of suture inventory in the operating room. From insights into the genesis of the AITA Smart System to its revolutionary...
Going Beyond Opioids: Implementing ERAS Pathways
April 22, 2024 09:00 - 30 minutes - 14.1 MBEnhanced 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 decreased readmission rates. Joining us today to provide more insight into the implementation and benefits of ERAS pathways is Kim Duggan, Senior Director and ERAS Specialist at Pacira Biosciences. Tune in to hear Kim’s personal experience establishing...
Going Beyond Opioids: Navigating Pediatric Pain Management
April 15, 2024 09:00 - 38 minutes - 17.8 MBWhat does postoperative pain management look like in children? Is it the same as adults? In today’s episode, Dr. Erik Pearson, a pediatric surgeon in Las Vegas, NV, sheds light on this important topic and draws attention to the unique nature of pediatric pain. Tune in to discover the alarming statistics surrounding opioid addiction in the pediatric population and find out what strategies can be used to effectively manage pediatric post-surgical pain. We’ll also explore alternative medicati...
Going Beyond Opioids: Discovering the Power of Regional Anesthesia
April 08, 2024 09:00 - 39 minutes - 18.3 MBRegional anesthesia (nerve blocks) improves the patient’s surgical experience, and the benefits of regional anesthesia last throughout the surgical procedure and well into the recovery process. Joining us today to talk all things regional anesthesia is Dr. Theresa Bowling, MD, Director of Anesthesia at the Connecticut Orthopedic Institute in Bridgeport, CT. We’ll take a deeper look at the role that anesthesia plays in combatting the opioid epidemic , learn how nerve blocks work, and disc...
Who Says Patients Don't Know?
April 02, 2024 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.84 MBIs your hospital clean? Do patients see the privacy curtain and see that it hasn't been exchanged in over a year? "It’s not surprising that patients and their loved ones “know clean when they see it” and that they value it. If enough patients are saying the hospital is not clean as evidenced by a curtain that hasn’t been changed, hospital leadership should listen to them. Patients are making judgements about the quality of care when things are not as they should be and when best pra...
Going Beyond Opioids: Redefining Pain Management
April 01, 2024 09:00 - 46 minutes - 21.4 MBAre 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 than Orthopedic Surgeon and Opioid Sparing Advocate, Dr. Scott Sigman! Tune in as Dr. Sigman shares his personal experiences and insights into the devastating effects of the opioid crisis and find out what sparked his passion for opioid sparing techniques. Plus, learn with us as Dr. Sigman dis...
Laser Precision in the OR: Enhancing Safety, Efficiency, and Quality
March 29, 2024 17:00 - 37 minutes - 17.2 MBHow many times have you been asked to operate the laser during a case? Were you trained to operate that laser, and did you feel confident you could troubleshoot issues if anything went wrong? Inconsistent laser safety practices in the OR can significantly increase risk to patients and staff, impact OR efficiency and add to the administrative burden on clinical staff. So, what’s the answer? Find out in today’s First Case Vendor SpotlightTM with Casey Branham, Vice ...
The Cost Implications of Deploying Multiple Privacy Curtain Panels Per Track
March 26, 2024 09:00 - 2 minutes - 3.21 MBIs the "inexpensive" curtain you signed up for actually costing you more money? "When looking at “no-ladder” solutions that deploy a standardized curtain size (whether fabric or disposable) one should not just consider the per panel cost, but more importantly HOW MANY curtain panels are required based on your track lengths." This is episode 11 of our 12-Part Expert Series On-The-Go series! In this series, we're learning from industry expert Karen Goelst, CEO and Founder of KleenEdge....
A Candid Reflection: Serving and Learning in Honduras
March 25, 2024 09:00 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MBHave you ever wondered what it was like to work in an operating room in another country? Or, have you ever thought about serving on a medical mission team? In this week's Special Release interview, join host Chris Blevins as she interviews Melanie Perry about her recent medical mission trip to Honduras. Find out what it was like to work in a foreign operating room, learn about the preparations that went into making the trip happen, and find out the lessons that were learned along the way. It...
The Consequences of Ceiling-Mounted Cubicle Tracks
March 19, 2024 09:00 - 2 minutes - 3 MBAre ceiling-mounted cubicle tracks hindering room cleaning and patient turnovers? "It’s not surprising that curtains fly under the radar, creating significant patient and staff infection risk as they frequently remain in place too long. But how on earth can we expect EVS departments to figure out how to exchange these curtains, touched by everyone, in a timely fashion when they’ve been dealt such a bad hand due to terrible design!" This is episode 10 of our 12-Part Expert Series On-The-...
What You Can't See: Uncovering the Dangers of Subglottic Drainage
March 18, 2024 09:00 - 30 minutes - 14 MBIn between Seasons 10 and 11, we're re-releasing 4 exciting episodes from Season 5! Once our patients are intubated, what’s going on inside their airway? Is it protected from drainage and secretions? On today’s episode, we speak with anesthesiologist Dr. Benjamin Wang, MD, CMO and Founder of NeVap. We are going to learn about healthy airway design, how anesthetics and paralytics affect the airway, and how subglottic drainage can lead to pneumonia. We will also find out what lessons the ICU...
Antimicrobial Curtains: A False Sense of Security
March 12, 2024 09:00 - 2 minutes - 3.3 MBAre anti-microbial curtains making us feel safer than we are? "Current studies show that even pre-treated textiles can become contaminated with pathogenic microorganisms. It is unfortunate that this “fecal patina” is not visible to the naked eye because this limitation allows for curtains to be bypassed for months by EVS management." This is episode 9 of our 12-Part Expert Series On-The-Go series! In this series, we're learning from industry expert Karen Goelst, CEO and Founder of Klee...
From Hurting to Healing: Understanding Moral Injury & Achieving Moral Healing
March 11, 2024 09:00 - 29 minutes - 13.5 MBIn between Seasons 10 and 11, we're re-releasing 4 exciting episodes from Season 5! What is moral injury? How does it apply to healthcare workers? How did the Covid-19 pandemic highlight this phenomenon? Helping us understand more about moral injury is Dr. Mike Rempel, DNP, RN, CNOR, education specialist, at University Hospital, Newark, NJ. If you haven’t heard of moral injury, you’re not alone! It has only recently been applied to the healthcare setting. In today's interview, we are going...
Carbon Footprint Reduction in the OR
March 05, 2024 10:00 - 2 minutes - 3 MB"Have you ever wondered what happens to items like used facemasks, gowns, or even those “recyclable” privacy curtains? You may assume they go “away,” but did you know there is no “away” when it comes to these Single Use Disposables (SUDs)?" Find out more in today's Expert Series On-The-Go! This is episode 8 of our 12-Part Expert Series On-The-Go series! In this series, we're learning from industry expert Karen Goelst, CEO and Founder of KleenEdge. With a 20-year background in archite...
Fire Safety in the OR: Improving Workflows to Reduce OR Fire Risk
March 04, 2024 10:00 - 35 minutes - 16.1 MBIn between Seasons 10 and 11, we're rereleasing 4 exciting episodes from Season 5! In this week's re-release, we're talking all things fire safety! We’re familiar with fire safety drills, evacuation drills, and we’ve probably taken the same fire safety test (with the same answers) for a few years in a row. Today’s interview with Kamil Makhnejia, VP of Clinical Development at Jackson Medical, reminds us of the importance of fire safety as we talk about those things that we sometimes take fo...
Privacy Curtains Cannot Be Cleaned By UV-C
February 27, 2024 10:00 - 2 minutes - 3.22 MBIn this episode, Karen dispels the myths surrounding UV-C light disinfection for privacy curtains, and discusses how UV-C light disinfection is less efficient than laundering. Plus, discover how long it can take to adequately terminally clean a patient room if the privacy curtain is exchanged as well. This is episode 7 of our 12-Part Expert Series On-The-Go series! In this series, we're learning from industry expert Karen Goelst, CEO and Founder of KleenEdge. With a 20-year background in ...
A Tip of the (Red) Hat: Exploring the Benefits of Strong Vendor Relationships
February 26, 2024 10:00 - 42 minutes - 19.3 MBIn between Seasons 10 and 11, we're rereleasing 4 exciting episodes from Season 5! How can the OR and SPD benefit from strong vendor relationships? How can our current vendor management process be improved? We’re talking all things vendor management on today’s episode of First Case with Jeff Wertz, Chief Commercial Officer at Sergio Health. Tune in as we discuss the current state of frustration from the OR/SPD perspective, but also from the perspective of the vendor. Learn how proper vendo...
High-Risk Touchpoints and Surfaces
February 20, 2024 10:00 - 2 minutes - 3.01 MBWe're halfway through our 12-Part Expert Series On-The-Go series! In this 6th episode, 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, learn the key to targeted disinfecting, and learn how privacy curtains are high-risk to...
Advocacy in Action: A Surgical Tech's Journey to Transforming the Profession
February 19, 2024 10:00 - 34 minutes - 15.7 MBWhat does advocacy look like within your facility? How can you speak to leadership in a way that can bring about change? Joining us to answer these burning questions is Dustin Cain, Coordinator of Quality and Education at a hospital in Atlanta, GA, and Current Treasurer for AST. In this final episode of Season 10 we’ll discuss the benefits of belonging to your professional organization and learn what it looks like to advocate within your facility for change. Stay tuned! Love our show? Down...
Disposable Does Not Always Equal Recyclable
February 13, 2024 10:00 - 2 minutes - 2.88 MBWelcome to episode 5 of our 12-Part Expert Series On-The-Go series, where 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, Karen uncovers the reasons why many hospitals switched to disposable, recyclable curtains, yet they ...
Empowering the Patient: A Journey into Patient Advocacy
February 12, 2024 10:00 - 37 minutes - 17.2 MBFor all of us working in healthcare, it’s clock in and clock out, day in and day out. We’re accustomed to the atmosphere of the facility, we understand how the clinics and systems work, and we know our way around the place. As we talk today with Claudia Cometa, Executive Healthcare Consultant and Owner at Peace Advocacy Group, we’ll be reminded that each of the patients who walk through our doors are having a unique experience and a unique interaction with our facility. We’ll discover how a ...
The Power of Pockets: Revolutionizing Surgical Gown Design
February 09, 2024 10:00 - 39 minutes - 18 MBDo 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 Breathable Gown with ASSIST™ Instrument Pockets with surgeon and co-inventor, Dr. Joseph Dearani, MD. In this engaging interview, Dr. Dearani discusses his journey from working ...
Cloth Privacy Curtains vs Recyclable Privacy Curtains
February 06, 2024 10:00 - 2 minutes - 3.07 MBThis 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 episode, discover the many advantages of using disposable, recyclable privacy curtains over using cloth curtains. ...
Clearing the Air: Advocating for Surgical Smoke Evacuation Legislation
February 05, 2024 10:00 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MBWhat 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, and we’ll hear Brenda’s success story of passing legislation in her home state. Don’t miss the conversation! Update: Angela Hohn was diagnosed with lung cancer in 20...
Soft, Porous Fabrics in the Patient "Hot Zone"
January 30, 2024 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.68 MBIn 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, find out how cloth privacy curtains harbor bacteria, how they can transmit infection, and discover an alt...
Find Your People: A Journey into Healthcare & Political Engagement
January 29, 2024 10:00 - 25 minutes - 11.7 MBHow 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 motivation for advocacy, how she used that motivation to become involved with her local Town Meeting, and she’ll share great advice for overcoming fear and stepping out...
A Comprehensive Standard for Exchanging Privacy Curtains
January 23, 2024 10:00 - 2 minutes - 2.98 MBTune 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 as Karen highlights the current issues with cloth privacy curtains, the struggles with compliance in curtain exchanges,...
Empowering Advocacy: Building Coalitions for Change
January 22, 2024 10:00 - 37 minutes - 17.3 MB“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, MJ, CNOR, FAAN, Director for the Nursing and Healthcare Administration Program at Niehoff School of Nursing at Loyola University in Chicago, IL. In today’s interview we’ll learn how Bill advocated for establishi...
Monitoring Privacy Curtains in the Patient "Hot Zone"
January 16, 2024 10:00 - 2 minutes - 2.96 MBIn 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 cloth privacy curtains, the struggles with compliance in curtain exchanges, and the shift towards disposa...
Empowering Change: A Guide to Advocacy in Healthcare
January 15, 2024 10:00 - 33 minutes - 15.1 MBWhat 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 to show us how we can advocate for change. Join us as we discover the importance of telling our stories, as we see the impact that our stories can have, and find out t...
Nursing at the Crossroads: Advocacy, Profit, and the Heart of Healthcare
January 08, 2024 10:00 - 44 minutes - 20.2 MBHave 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 led up to the current reimbursement models we find ourselves in today. We’ll highlight the unsettling reality of profit margins over people in many of ou...
Empowering Voices: Unleashing Advocacy in Surgical Training
January 01, 2024 10:00 - 33 minutes - 15.3 MBHow do our training programs teach us to advocate for ourselves and for our patients? In this season premier of Season 10: Advocacy Unleashed, we sit down with Chris Blevins, CST, FAST, Senior Department Chair of Surgical Technology at South College, in Knoxville, TN. In today’s discussion we’ll learn how Chris uses her position as a Surgical Technology educator to teach her students how to find their voices, how to advocate for themselves, and how to advocate for their patients. Don’t miss...
Don't Get Blocked: Understanding Productivity & Efficiency in Block Scheduling
December 25, 2023 10:00 - 35 minutes - 16 MB“But I’ve got block time!” insisted the surgeon. “I’m sorry, but your block time was released yesterday and another surgeon has now posted cases in that spot,” said the OR scheduler…. Sound familiar? We seem to have conversations like this frequently. How can we make sure that our policies around block time are well-defined and understood by everyone? How can correct block utilization affect productivity and efficiency? Learn all about block scheduling today as we talk with Shawn Sefton, MBA...
Patient Care in the OR is Different, Not Non-Existent
December 22, 2023 10:00 - 4 minutes - 6.04 MBThis week's episode of the First Case "Articles On-The-Go" series is written by Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR. In it she discusses 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. A lot 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 ...
Special Release: From Bedside to Business Owner
December 18, 2023 10:00 - 47 minutes - 21.8 MBHave you ever wanted to make the jump from bedside nurse to business owner? In this Special Release interview with Cara Lunsford, RN, CPHON, and VP of Community at Nurse.com, we’re going to find out what motivated her to step away from the bedside and into the world of entrepreneurship. Tune in to hear her story and to learn about the nursing community she has created. Plus, discover tips for getting started if you’re considering starting your own business! Love our show? Download our Fir...
Working Smarter: Embracing Technology to Make Surgery Safer
December 11, 2023 10:00 - 35 minutes - 16.4 MBCan technology make you safer? How do we find the balance between natural and artificial intelligence and how do we collaborate between both of them? Helping us answer these questions today is Dr. Peter Kim, MD, pediatric surgeon and founder of Activ Surgical. Tune in to learn about the current state of surgery, why surgery needs to change, and how technology in the operating room makes surgery safer. Love our show? Download our First Case mobile app on: 📲 Apple users: https://zcu.io/gExL...
For the Sake of the (Re)Call: Leveraging Technology to Improve Recall Management
December 04, 2023 10:00 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MBHow many times have you been sent to look for items that have been recalled? How much time did you have to spend digging through bins, looking on shelves, or reading box labels? It can be a very time-consuming, frustrating process. On today’s episode of First Case, we’re talking all about medical device recalls with Guillermo Ramas, founder of Notisphere. We’ll take a look at the current process for recall management, discuss how this process influences timely communication and trust between...
Protection and Prevention: Understanding Laser Safety in the Operating Room
November 27, 2023 10:00 - 37 minutes - 17.2 MBHave you ever heard, “I don’t need to wear laser safety goggles, I’m wearing glasses,” or, “If the surgeon isn’t going to wear the goggles, I don’t have to, either.” While not always the best fashion statement, laser safety goggles are always the best choice for eye protection when lasers are being used during a procedure. But there’s more to laser use and safety than just eye protection, although that is very important. Joining us today to discuss all things laser is Richard Gama, Director ...
Aseptic Technique: Recognizing the Critical Role of Surgical Techs in Infection Prevention
November 20, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes - 14.7 MBSurgical Technologists play a critical role in Infection Prevention. Their knowledge of aseptic technique and their ability to safeguard the surgical field from breaks in sterility are crucial for positive patient outcomes. Joining us today to discuss the education, training, and role of surgical techs in Infection Prevention is Ron Kruzel, Executive Director at ARC/STSA. In this interview we’ll unpack the importance of sterility and aseptic technique, we’ll learn about the intense training...
The Hidden World of Biofilm: Exploring the Dangers Lurking in our Instruments
November 13, 2023 10:00 - 42 minutes - 19.4 MBWhat do the plaque on your teeth, soap scum, and slippery rocks down by the creek all have in common? They’re all examples of biofilm! But these aren’t the only places that biolfims can form – they can also be found on our surgical instruments and inside our bodies. Joining us today to talk about all things biofilm is Mike Matthews, Director of Customer Education at Agiliti. In this interview, we’ll discover how biofilm forms, the ways in which it can cause infection, and what we can do in...
Microbes in Motion: Understanding Pathogen Transfer & Environmental Contamination
November 06, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes - 14.7 MBHow long can pathogens live on a surface? What is the likelihood that we are transferring organisms from surfaces we touch to our patients or to our family members? Joining us today to discuss microbiology and infection prevention is Dr. Wava Truscott, Director of Regulatory Affairs and clinical Education at Shield Technology, Inc. Learn with us as Wava discusses environmental contamination, pathogens that we see in our hospitals, disinfectants, and small colony variants. Don’t miss this int...
Ensuring Scope Safety: Preventing Infection Through Proper Cleaning, Care, & Data Collection
October 30, 2023 09:00 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MBWhat is the MAUDE Database, and what does it have to do with the Operating Room? Answering this question and connecting the dots for us today is Dr. Larry Muscarella, PhD, President and Principal at LFM Healthcare Solutions, LLC. Tune in as we dive into the Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience (MAUDE) Database, as we discuss medical devices like gastroscopes and flexible endoscopes and find out what the guidelines say about their proper care and cleaning. Love our show? Downlo...
Mistakes in Infection Prevention: What's Hindering Your Infection Prevention Program?
October 23, 2023 09:00 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MBWhat simple, everyday actions are derailing your infection prevention program? Tune in to this discussion with Erica Smith, Surgical Solutions Manager at Henry Schein Medical as we discuss 4 common missteps in Infection Prevention. We’ll discuss how 4, “simple” actions can have significant impact on the health of our patients, and Erica will provide insight into the ways that we can improve. Don’t miss it! Love our show? Download our First Case mobile app on: 📲 Apple users: https://zcu....
Improving Outcomes: Infection Prevention in the CVOR
October 16, 2023 09:00 - 35 minutes - 16.3 MBCardiac surgery is definitely its own specialty, and not all perioperative professionals are familiar with the CVOR. But we’re all familiar with the fundamentals of infection prevention. Here to highlight the specifics of infection prevention in cardiac surgery is Ruth Statchura, MBA, RN, Vice President of Business Development at C Change Surgical. In this episode, we’ll discuss some of the common areas of infection risk, how we can avoid increasing those risks, and we’ll uncover the change...
No Fuss Slush: Discover the Streamlined Efficiency of Fully-Automated Surgical Slush
October 13, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes - 15.7 MBHow much time do you spend making surgical slush before or during a case? Have you ever considered how long your open surgical slush is exposed to airborne contaminants and fluid-loving pathogens? In this First Case Vendor SpotlightTM we sit down with Ruth Stachura, MBA, RN, Vice President Business Development at °C Change Surgical, to discover the benefits of a closed and fully-automated surgical slush system – SurgiSLUSHTM. In this interview we’ll learn more about this highly efficient, s...
Surgical Conscience: Linking Safe Surgery & Infection Prevention
October 09, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MBHave you ever heard the term “surgical conscience”? Do you know what it means? Joining us today to discuss this critical component in surgical care is Danielle Quintana, PhD, MSN-ED, RN, CNOR-E, Assistant Professor, University of Houston Gessner College of Nursing. Tune in as we discover what defines surgical conscience, the 3 components that is has, and how surgical conscience is connected with infection prevention. Don’t miss it! Love our show? Download our First Case mobile app on: 📲 ...
What is Infection Prevention? Discovering the Role of Infection Preventionists
October 02, 2023 09:00 - 37 minutes - 17.1 MBHave you ever wondered just what the Infection Preventionist (IP) was doing when they came into your Operating Room? Well, you’re not alone! In this season premiere of Season 9, we speak to Jill Holdsworth, Manager of Infection Prevention at Emory University Hospital Midtown. In this episode, we’re going to learn about the role of the IP in the hospital, what they’re looking for when they come into the OR, and discover how we can build relationships with our IPs and improve collaboration bet...
Clearing the Clutter: Overcoming Hospital Equipment Storage Struggles
September 15, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutes - 20.6 MB“We don’t have enough space!” “Where is all of this old equipment supposed to go?” If this sounds familiar, and you’ve got a basement or warehouse full of old, unused equipment, then tune in to this eye-opening Vendor SpotlightTM with Ashley Jackson, VP of Business Development and Curtis McEntire, Founder and CEO at Mazree. Most hospitals do not have an asset disposition program, which leaves our storage spaces and equipment rooms overflowing with old, outdated, unused equipment. This not ...
Hands-on Education to Develop Your Team: Balancing Resources and Simulation to Promote Staff Development
September 11, 2023 09:00 - 54 minutes - 25.2 MBSimulation is seen as a valuable educational resource to aid in staff development, but competing demands for time and resources can present challenges in incorporating this hands-on learning into perioperative education plans. Listen to this session from OR Manager Conference 2022 to learn new ways to work hands-on learning into your staffing schedule. The next OR Manager Conference is September 18-20, 2023, in Nashville, TN. View the full agenda at ormanagerconference.com and register usi...
Understanding Health Equity through Clinical Storytelling
September 04, 2023 09:00 - 49 minutes - 22.7 MBWe've partnered with OR Manager to bring you a bonus special-release episode! Tune in to this session from OR Manager Conference 2022, Understanding Health Equity through Clinical Storytelling, to learn the historical precedence and the social determinants of health, how quality care delivery requires that clinicians listen to and respect their patients’ individual narratives, backgrounds, and experiences. The quality of patient care is significantly enhanced when culturally empathetic clini...