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The Cost of Ownership: Equipment Service and Support May 28, 2024

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"Cost of ownership in medical equipment extends beyond initial purchase. It encapsulates the hidden expenses of maintenance, upgrades, replacements, and service contracts, significantly influencing the bottom line. A crucial aspect of efficiently managing these costs is standardization in categorizing equipment failures..."

Tune in to episode 3 of our series to learn how standardizing failure code categorization, maintaining accurate service cost reporting, and effectively managing service contracts are integral parts of lifecycle management.

In this 12-Part Expert Series On-The-Go series, we're learning from industry expert Ashley Jackson, VP of Asset Management Solutions at Mazree. With several years of experience at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center as a Biomedical Engineering Manager, Ashley is a foremost expert in Asset Management. She now oversees the development and implementation of Mazree's innovative and advanced Lifecycle Management CMMS product that launched in 2023.

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Expert Series On-the-Go presents perioperative insights from industry experts in a creative, easy to listen to, audio format. Think audio book meets busy Operating Room professional!

#FirstCase #Podcast #OperatingRoom #Surgery #ORExpert #perioperative #assetmanagement #assetrecovery

Clinical Aromatherapy: Exploring the Power of Essential Oils May 24, 2024

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With opioid abuse on the rise, many surgical patients and healthcare providers are seeking non-pharmacological approaches to manage pain, anxiousness, and postoperative nausea and vomiting. What alternatives are available in the healthcare setting? In this refreshing Vendor SpotlightTM, join us as we discover the world of clinical aromatherapy with Melissa Vibberts, Director of Brand Management, and Laurel Flanagan, Clinical Product Specialist & Certified Aromatherapist with Elequil Aromatabs® aromatherapy by Beekley Medical®. We'll discuss the physiological response our bodies have to aromatherapy and learn how Elequil's clinical aromas provide a holistic solution as a nursing intervention that is tailored to ease anxiousness and queasiness in clinical settings.

Originally designed for patients getting an MRI, Elequil Aromatabs have organically expanded across hospitals, and have been used in over 2700 facilities nationwide. Additionally, independent clinical studies have underscored their effectiveness, validating the benefit of aromatherapy in medical settings. Made with 100% pure essential oils, Elequil Aromatabs offer targeted relief, enhancing patient comfort without disrupting the clinical environment.

For more information and to request free samples, visit www.beekley.com or email them at info@beekley.com. You can also follow them on LinkedIn!

#operatingroom #podcast #vendorspotlight #clinicalaromatherapy #aromatherapy

The Importance of Service Reporting May 21, 2024

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"Service reporting is more than routine paperwork; it's the lifeline of medical equipment maintenance and patient safety in healthcare facilities. In order to truly leverage this tool, standardizing the way Biomedical Engineering teams categorize equipment failures is crucial."

Tune in to episode 2 of our series to hear more about service reporting from Ashley!

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Expert Series On-the-Go presents perioperative insights from industry experts in a creative, easy to listen to, audio format. Think audio book meets busy Operating Room professional!

#FirstCase #Podcast #OperatingRoom #Surgery #ORExpert #perioperative #assetmanagement #assetrecovery

Going Beyond Opioids: Understanding Clinical Aromatherapy May 20, 2024

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Is clinical aromatherapy the right choice for your surgical patient? In this final episode of Season 11, we're joined by Melissa Vibberts, Director of Brand Management, and Laurel Flanagan, Clinical Product Specialist & Certified Aromatherapist with Elequil Aromatabs aromatherapy by Beekley Medical.

In this episode, Melissa and Laurel share their journeys into the world of aromatherapy, highlighting how they connected this practice with healthcare to enhance patient outcomes. Join us as they dive into the properties and uses of specific essential oils like lavender, peppermint, orange, and sandalwood, and as they discuss the 2018 Joint Commission mandate and ERAS protocols that support the integration of essential oils in clinical settings. We'll also learn how essential oils are effective in reducing postoperative pain and alleviating queasiness and anxiousness in surgical patients.

As we continue "Going Beyond Opioids", this interview underscores the importance of implementing complementary, non-opioid modalities in surgical care that are backed by robust scientific research. Don't miss this exciting conclusion to Season 11!

#operatingroom #painmanagement #clinicalaromatherapy #opioidcrisis #surgery #perioperative #ornurse #scrubtech

Asset Lifecycle Management: Who Cares? May 14, 2024

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Follow along as Ashley walks us through the asset management lifecycle, from budget forecasting and capital purchases to decommissioning, reselling, and recycling. And to start the conversation, Ashley answers the question, "Who cares?" in this first episode. Tune in now!

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Expert Series On-the-Go presents perioperative insights from industry experts in a creative, easy to listen to, audio format. Think audio book meets busy Operating Room professional!

#FirstCase #Podcast #OperatingRoom #Surgery #ORExpert #perioperative #assetmanagement #assetrecovery

Data-Driven Surgery: Empowering Confidence and Precision May 10, 2024

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Is the data collected in your Surgical Services department useful? Can you depend on that data to make informed decisions about staffing, case volumes, and block time utilization? In today's First Case Vendor SpotlightTM we're going to discover data we can trust as we dive into the innovative world of Leap RailTM, a platform revolutionizing perioperative services with artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, and workflow automation. Join CEO Shayan Zadeh as he highlights the innovative ways this technology bridges the gap between our dynamic surgical environments and static data collection tools. Plus, tune in to hear the real-world experiences from end users Sam Shahin, Perioperative Services Manager at Northbay Medical Center in Fairfield, CA, and Carie Helt, Surgical Services Business Manager at Baptist Health Care in Pensacola, FL.

Leap Rail was born out of the MIT Grand Healthcare Challenge to utilize the latest advancements in computing, AI, and machine learning to deliver "smarter" tools to Operating Rooms. Leap Rail is designed to elevate the entire perioperative platform by using this technology to lead the way for more efficient, effective operating room management. With a menu-based approach, intuitive user experience, and collaborative mindset, Leap Rail is an innovation in healthcare technology that empowers providers to navigate the complexities of modern surgical care with precision, confidence, and ease.

To learn more and to request a demo, visit www.leaprail.com, and follow them on LinkedIn.

#vendorspotlight #podcast #operatingroom #efficiency #productivity #data #predictiveanalytics

Going Beyond Opioids: Understanding Opioid Sparing Surgery May 06, 2024

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There are a variety of opioid-sparing techniques available for surgical patients and joining us today to tell us more about them is Orthopedic surgeon and opioid sparing advocate, Dr. Michael Redler. In today's interview we'll learn about the importance of patient education, regional blocks, and multimodal pain management strategies. Dr. Redler will also share insights from his medical mission work in Honduras, where these techniques have been successfully implemented. We'll discuss the challenges in educating healthcare providers about opioid-sparing strategies and highlight the importance of patient-centered care. It's an information-packed episode, so stay tuned!

#operatingroom #surgery #opioidcrisis #opioids #opioidsparingsurgery #perioperative #ornurse #scrubtech #painmanagement

Going Beyond Opioids: Managing Pain & Anxiety with Virtual Reality Apr 29, 2024

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Can we manage pain and anxiety without medication? In today's interview, we sit down with Jessica Hovland, DNP, RN, CPAN, NE-BC, PMGT-BC, registered nurse and the Senior Director for UT Health Austin's Ambulatory Surgery Center, to answer this question! Tune in to discover how Jessica's DNP research blended multimodal analgesia and virtual reality to offer surgical patients a non-opioid treatment option for postoperative pain. We'll learn about her research, we'll discuss what she learned, and we'll uncover the unexpected benefits that she found for using virtual reality. Stay tuned!

#operatingroom #surgery #opioidcrisis #opioids #opioidsparingsurgery #perioperative #ornurse #scrubtech #virtualreality #anxiety #pain

Revolutionizing Efficiency: Unveiling the AITA Smart System Apr 26, 2024

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In 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 impact on inventory optimization, technology adoption, and the future vision of the AITA Smart Room, this conversation is a must-listen for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance efficiency and streamline processes in the surgical environment. Discover the power of artificial intelligence, robotics, machine learning, and predictive analytics as we uncover the potential of AITA in shaping the future of healthcare operations.

The AITA Smart System is a comprehensive solution that optimizes the way hospitals manage their inventory – supporting sutures and a limited number of complementary products. It turns supplies into data, data into insights, and insights into actions.

To learn more about AITA, visit AITA Smart System | Ethicon (jnjmedtech.com) to schedule a demo or reach out to the team directly by emailing AITA@its.jnj.com.

#operatingroom #surgery #hospital #InventoryManagement #SmartSystem #VendorSpotlight

Going Beyond Opioids: Navigating Pediatric Pain Management Apr 15, 2024

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What 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 medications, non-pharmacologic approaches, and highlight avenues for preventing opioid addiction. Don't miss this eye-opening interview!

#operatingroom #surgery #opioidcrisis #opioids #opioidsparingsurgery #perioperative #ornurse #scrubtech #pediatrics #pediatricpain #pediatricpainmanagement

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