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Clearing the Clutter: Overcoming Hospital Equipment Storage Struggles Sep 15, 2023

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"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do not have an asset disposition program, which leaves our storage spaces and equipment rooms overflowing with old, outdated, unused equipment.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 only leads to frustration, but also to lost revenue. Find out how Mazree is changing the equipment landscape by connecting hospitals with their buyer network and providing services to resale, redeploy, or recycle their old equipment.

Mazree makes it possible to easily sell your surplus and used hospital equipment to validated, reputable buyers throughout their buyer network. With a regular schedule for equipment pickup, coordination of recycling for anything that doesn't have resale value, status reports, and financial statements for tax purposes, Mazree helps bring your hospital a source of new revenue and takes the maze out of equipment trade-ins.

Find out more by visiting www.mazree.com, by emailing info@mazree.com, or by calling 866-512-5533. You can also follow Mazree on LinkedIn!

Hands-on Education to Develop Your Team: Balancing Resources and Simulation to Promote Staff Development Sep 11, 2023

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Simulation 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 using promocode PODCAST to receive a discount!

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#operatingroom #education #simulation #healthcare

Understanding Health Equity through Clinical Storytelling Sep 04, 2023

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We'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 clinicians center their patients' needs. Narrative reflection, or clinical storytelling, offers a pathway to health equity by prioritizing compassion and the patient's perspective in delivering patient-centered care.

The next OR Manager Conference is September 18-20, 2023 in Nashville, TN. View the full agenda at www.ormanagerconference.com and register using promocode PODCAST to receive a discount!

#operatingroom #healthequity #storytelling #healthcare #narrativereflection #podcast

Stop, Communicate, and Listen: Mastering the Art of Active Listening Aug 21, 2023

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While we wait for Season 18, here's a throwback to Season 8!

How do our body language, our situational awareness, and our ability to listen play into our ability to communicate? Find out in today's interview with Kristy Wheeler, RN and OR Nurse Leader! Listening is a critical component of communication, and we can't communicate effectively if we can't listen. Developing good listening skills is important for everyone in our department, from frontline staff to leadership. We'll learn tips for active listening, the importance of body language, and how listening helps improve relationships within our department and our patient care, so tune in and listen up!

#operatingroom #surgery #perioperative #communication #activelistening #listening

Operating with Confidence: Discovering the Next Generation Surgical Power System Aug 18, 2023

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Have you ever grabbed a power tool off of your backtable only to be horrified when bioburden fell out of it? If you've ever experienced this, you'll want to tune in to this First Case Vendor SpotlightTM with Jason Moonen, Product Manager at Aesculap! We're going to discover the ELAN® 4 Power System today, the only micro power system that you can flush internally from proximal to distal end. This design allows bioburden to be forced out of the handpiece, giving you the confidence of clean instruments, and the peace of mind in helping to reduce surgical site infections caused by contaminated instruments.

The ELAN 4 Power System eliminates the need for matching components with its integrated motor system. It also has an intuitive "Plug-N-Play" assembly for all tools and attachments, along with universal burr length and clear coding of burrs. All types and sizes of burrs are available for handpiece lengths thereby reducing inventory carrying costs and shelf space.

To learn more about the ELAN 4 Power System visit http://aesculapusa.com, follow Aesculap on LinkedIn and reach out to your local Aesculap representative for more information!

#operatingroom #surgery #surgicalpower #orthopedics #micropowertool #neurosurgery

Your Personalized Self: Understanding the Importance of Self-Advocacy in the Interview Process Aug 14, 2023

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Season 17 has come to an end, but while we wait for Season 18, here's a throwback to Season 8!

What should I include on my resume? What questions should I be asking? Discover the answer to these questions and more in today's interview with Krista Whiting, VP of healthcare recruitment at Parkwood International. As an experienced healthcare recruiter, Krista offers her years of insight to us as she helps us understand how to succeed during an interview. We're going to learn how to communicate about ourselves during an interview and how to properly advocate for ourselves. Plus, Krista will share helpful tips for writing resumes and asking questions during the interview. Don't miss this episode!

#operatingroom #surgery #perioperative #communication #interview #selfadvocacy

Speaking Up: Confronting Bullying in the Operating Room Jul 31, 2023

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Have you experienced bullying in your department? Whether you've witnessed it or experienced it personally, bullying is very common in nursing and in the operating room, unfortunately. Joining us today to talk about this all-too-common topic are Andrea Dyer, Training Manager, and Sarah Griffin, Perioperative Clinical Coordinator, for the Satellite Operating Rooms at Boston Children's Hospital. In this discussion, we'll define bullying, gaslighting, and microaggression. We'll also discuss the effects of bullying on employees and on our patients. And finally, we'll discover how we can communicate to each other and to hospital leadership if bullying is occurring within our department. Don't miss this interview!

#operatingroom #surgery #perioperative #communication #bullying #nurses

Inclusive Surgical Care: Communicating with Neurodivergent Patients Jul 31, 2023

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When a neurodivergent patient needs surgery, how do we communicate with them? Do we speak only to the caregiver, or do we take the time to talk with our patient? Teaching us about the communication needs of neurodivergent patients through her own experience is Paige Sanzo, RN, OR Charge nurse, and mom to an autistic son. Join us as she shares her story, telling us about her son's experiences with healthcare professionals, and as she helps us take what she has learned and apply it to our surgical patients.

#operatingroom #surgery #perioperative #pediatrics #neurodivergentpatients #communication #autism #inclusion

Empowering Pediatric Patients: Nurturing Positive Surgical Experiences Jul 24, 2023

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How can we help children have a positive surgical experience? What role does anticipatory guidance play in helping kids understand the procedure they're going to have? Joining us today to help us better understand how to communicate with children is Erica Basora, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CNOR, Clinical Specialist at Northside Hospital. We'll discuss the different needs of children based on their growth and development. We'll also find out what drove Erica to write and publish children's books, including a book that helps kids know what to expect before surgery. You don't want to miss this conversation!

#operatingroom #surgery #perioperative #pediatrics #pediatricsurgery #anticipatoryguidance

Cracking the Communication Code: Optimizing OR-Supply Chain Collaboration Jul 17, 2023

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"It's on backorder." How many times have you heard that answer when you asked why a needed supply wasn't on the shelf? Wouldn't it be better if your team knew ahead of time that items weren't available, and they knew what steps were already being taken to resolve the issue? In today's interview with Suzi Collins, Market Director of Supply Chain at Steward Healthcare, we're going to be talking about the relationship between the Operating Room and Supply Chain and how important proper communication is between the two departments. How do we get the supplies that we need? How much lead time does Supply Chain need in order to have a product available? Why does it seem like Supply Chain says NO every time you ask for something? It's not because they don't like you! Tune in to this episode to find out!

#operatingroom #surgery #communication #SupplyChain #Collaboration #Healthcare #perioperative #nurse

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