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Respect the Triangle, Stop the Spark Feb 01, 2023

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This week's episode of the First Case "Articles On-The-Go" series is written by Lindsey Joyce, MSN, RN, CNOR, CNL. In this article, Lindsey discusses the fire triangle, and the importance of fire safety training in our ORs.

"Which is why education is the key to these preventable disasters. All of the surgical team, from the surgeon and anesthesiologist to the circulator and scrub, to the other staff within the department MUST know what is required of them should a fire occur. Equally as important, however, is that all of these same team members know what role they play in fire prevention."

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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 #FireSafety

Isolation or Teamwork: Hardwiring Collaboration Into Our Culture Jan 30, 2023

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Season 15 has come to an end, and we're anxiously awaiting the launch of Season 16 on July 7, 2025! While we wait, here's a throwback to a great interview from Season 6!

Do you experience collaboration within the departments of your organization, or is each department isolated? Is it possible to measure the degree to which we are collaborating? Brooke Elliott, Founder of BE Complete Coaching & Consulting, LLC, is joining us today to help us define collaboration and understand our Collaboration Quotient. How can we build collaboration into our culture? How can we break down the silos that so often exist within our organizations? Discover the answers to these questions plus learn what benefits we experience through effective collaboration in today's discussion with Brooke!

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#OperatingRoom #Surgery #Perioperative #Collaboration #teamwork #professionaldevelopment

Chasing Your Passion: Educating & Advocating for CST Success Jan 23, 2023

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If you ask a patient who took care of them in the OR, they'll definitely remember their surgeon, and they'll probably remember their anesthetist and their nurse. But, do they ever remember the surgical technologist (ST)? Do they even know there was another expert scrubbed in for their case? In this Season 6 interview with Chris Blevins, CST, Founder of the Scrub Life Podcast, we talk about the desperate need for awareness around the important role that STs play in the operating room. Find out how we can educate about the profession, how we can reduce the national shortage of STs, and how we can advocate for better pay for this vital perioperative role.

#OperatingRoom #Surgery #Perioperative #SurgicalTechnologist #CST #ScrubTech #Scrub

Don't Forget to Water Your Plants Jan 18, 2023

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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 thought-provoking article, Melanie uses a gardening metaphor to remind OR Leaders to be visible and to be pay attention to their employees so they are able to pick up on any issues quickly.

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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 #Leadership

What's Holding You Back: Pushing Through Limiting Mindsets for Professional Growth Jan 16, 2023

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While we wait for Season 15 to begin, here's a throwback to a great episode from Season 6!

Let's be real. There's a lot of..."stuff" that can hold us back. Even stuff we aren't aware of. Today's interview with Lindsay Brown, VP of Sales and Marketing at Beyond Clean, will be an exploration of common limiting mindsets that prevent personal and professional growth. What IS a limiting mindset? How do our thoughts limit our progress? And how does all of this relate to our professional growth? Find out what's holding you back in this exciting 3rd episode of Season 6!

#OperatingRoom #Surgery #Perioperative #ProfessionalGrowth #Mindset #Professional Development

Facts vs Fiction: Exposing the Myths Surrounding UV-C Disinfection Jan 13, 2023

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What have you heard about UV-C Disinfection? Are all low-level disinfection devices created equally? Find out the truth about UV-C disinfection in this exciting First Case Vendor SpotlightTM with Gunner Lyslo, Founder and CEO of Surfacide. Learn how low-level disinfection with UV-C energy significantly reduces the presence of viruses and bacteria, and find out how it disinfects colonized surfaces in our operating rooms. We'll also discover how providing an added layer of disinfection with Surfacide's Best-in-Class Helios System increases patient, surgeon, and employee confidence, builds patient loyalty, and even improves HCAHPS scores. If you want to be confident that your operating rooms aren't harboring an enemy that you can't see, tune in today!

You can learn more about the world's only American made, patented, triple emitter robotic UV-C light solution available on the market today by visiting www.surfacide.com. You can also follow Surfacide on LinkedIn and Facebook.

#operatingroom #vendorspotlight #infectionprevention #disinfection #UVCDisinfection #education #podcast #perioperative

In Good Company: Highlighting the Benefits of Professional Organizations Jan 09, 2023

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Have you ever thought about joining a professional organization? Is there any value or benefit to joining? In this Season 6 episode of "Success in Scrubs," we speak with Stella Yau, BSN, RN, CNOR, about the benefits of professional organizations. Go beyond simply earning CEs, and dive into the relationships, networking, and mentoring that professional organizations have to offer! Discover how Stella's AORN chapter is thinking outside-the-box to make attending meetings more accessible, and find out how you can get involved!

#OperatingRoom #Surgery #Perioperative #ProfessionalOrganization #ORNurse #AORN

Negotiating Contracts with Anesthesia Jan 04, 2023

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In this week's episode of the First Case "Articles On-The-Go" series, we've teamed up with OR Manager to bring you great insights into negotiating anesthesia contracts. Find out what successful negotiation means and learn what mistakes to avoid.

Plus, tune in for a special discount to the OR Business Management Conference, just for First Case listeners!

---- 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!

#operatingroom #surgery #perioperative #AOTG #anesthesia #ORManager

Laying A Solid Foundation: Defining Professional Development Jan 02, 2023

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This season, we're tackling the topic of professional growth and development. What does that look like for perioperative professionals? Is there a certain path we're supposed to follow? Is there more to professional growth than getting CEs? Join us as Jamie Terran, Certified Career Coach and VP of Marketing & Education at Propper Mfg, kicks off the conversation and helps us define professional development. Learn what is necessary for professional development – and what isn't – in this exciting first episode of Season 6!

#professionaldevelopment #perioperative #ornurse #scrubtech #surgery #operatingroom

Hip Replacements, Ortho Sales Reps, & Social Media: The Voice of Experience Dec 26, 2022

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What will 3 hip replacements in 4 years get you? If you're Johnny Caffaro, CEO & Founder of Caffaro Way, it will give you the lived experience as a hip-replacement patient, a strong personal brand to tell your story, and a heart for teaching others how to advocate for themselves and for their care. Join us as Johnny shares his story, find out how he built his personal brand through the power of social media, and learn how YOU can be an advocate for your surgical care. Don't miss this powerful bonus episode!

#OperatingRoom #Surgery #SocialMedia #Influencer #PatientExperience #Advocate #PatientCare

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