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Surgery Inventory Management & Control Tips Oct 19, 2022

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In this week's episode of the First Case "Articles On-The-Go" series, written by Paul Wafer, BS, MBA, RN, he shares 5 tips to get started controlling the inventory of the surgery department.

"By standardizing our processes, our teams know where to look for supplies, and our materials management teams can more easily keep our shelves stocked. This has the added benefit of improving our efficiency and productivity. And by keeping open lines of communication, we are reducing the possibility of last-minute stress from unordered supplies or out of stock items"

---- 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

From Hurting to Healing: Understanding Moral Injury & Achieving Moral Healing Oct 17, 2022

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In 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 to define moral injury, break down the differences between moral injury and PTSD, and discuss strategies for moral healing. You don't want to miss this conversation!

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#operatingroom #surgery #podcast #moralinjury #prevention #selfcare #awareness

A Safer Standard: Elevating Practice to Prevent Surgical Fires Oct 14, 2022

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What if there were an intuitive solution that could help prevent surgical fires and related patient burns? Would you have greater peace of mind if you knew that your patient and the surgical drapes could be protected from the heat generated by your light cables? Joining us in this special Fire Safety Week First Case Vendor Spotlight™ is Kamil Makhnejia, VP of Clinical Development at Jackson Medical, discussing their straight-forward solution that creates a safer standard of care for our patients.

Whether we're talking about laparoscopic, arthroscopic, or cystoscopic surgical cases, all of them require the use of a light source. And all of them carry a risk of surgical fire due to the heat generated by using a light cable. During this exclusive interview, you'll learn how GloShield™ is effectively reducing the risk of surgical fires and patient burns through its proactive approach to patient safety. Find out how this hard-working, intuitive device can protect your patients, your staff, and your Operating Room from the damaging effects of a surgical fire. Tune in today!

You can learn more about GloShield and Jackson Medical by visiting https://gloshield.com or by emailing them at info@gloshield.com.

Don't forget to follow them on LinkedIn and Facebook for even more educational content!

#operatingroom #surgery #firesafety #SurgicalFire #fireprevention #education #vendorspotlight #podcast #firstcase

Fire Safety in the OR: Improving Workflows to Reduce OR Fire Risk Oct 10, 2022

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In 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 for granted. It's easy to get comfortable with the risks we take in the OR, and to forget about the importance of our safety procedures. We're going to break down the fire triangle, discuss why RACE and PASS are such important acronyms, and talk about how we can improve workflows to reduce the risk of fire. You don't want to miss this conversation!

#operatingroom #surgery #podcast #firesafety #fireprevention #surgicalfire #safety #fire

Surgery Block Utilization Oct 05, 2022

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In this week's episode of the First Case "Articles On-The-Go" series, written by Paul Wafer, BS, MBA, RN, he shares how we can increase overall room utilization in surgery.

"The ultimate goal of blocks is to improve the overall utilization of the OR by rewarding those physicians that consistently use their time. By taking a deeper look at how block time is released at your facility, and determining whether or not it is specialty-specific, or if you have a one-size-fits-all approach, you can increase overall room utilization within your department."

---- 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

A Tip of the (Red) Hat: Exploring the Benefits of Strong Vendor Relationships Oct 03, 2022

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In 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 vendor management can affect quality metrics and find out what data we should be collecting and measuring to improve our operating rooms.

#operatingroom #surgery #podcast #vendormanagement #vendor #medicaldevicerep

Help for Surgical Professionals: Discover the Key to OR Education, Training, & Productivity Sep 30, 2022

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It's no secret that onboarding new staff is a very resource-intensive process. Traditionally, new hires are at the mercy of their trainer's experience and competency level, and it can be challenging to ensure that every new surgical resident, surgical technician or OR circulator is receiving a thorough orientation. We need to be able to train our new employees consistently, thoroughly, and effectively – but how?

In this First Case Vendor Spotlight, join us in discovering Incision Academy and Incision Assist – two technologies that can improve the resource efficiency of onboarding all surgical personnel. Tune in as we explore the platforms that were built BY healthcare professionals FOR healthcare professionals. With over 600 courses, Incision Academy covers everything from safety, to procedures, to devices and skills. Their high-quality videos with 3D inlays and animations are laid out in a step-by-step, easy to follow format, and all are mapped to ASA and AST core curriculum. Incision Academy supports innovative online training and can be complemented with on-the-job support through Incision Assist. Incision Assist contains all preference cards and information needed to be optimally prepared for a day in the OR. Everyone on the team can maintain and update cards, which means that communication across the surgical team will be improved. Let Incision help you improve your education, training, and productivity – tune in to learn how!

You can learn more by visiting www.incision.care. You can also follow Incision on LinkedIn and Facebook.

#operatingroom #surgery #technology #Incision #communication #education #learning

Before You Go... Celebrating the Success, Influence, & Retirement of Paul Wafer Sep 26, 2022

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In this special Bonus Episode, we talk to our very own Paul Wafer, BS, MBA, RN. Paul's 45 year career has spanned every position in healthcare, from orderly, to OR nurse, to CEO, and entrepreneur. Join us as we celebrate his contributions to the operating room, reflect on the mentors who shaped him throughout his career, and listen as he shares valuable lessons that he learned along the way. While he may be retiring, and stepping down from his role as co-host of the podcast, he will always be a part of our team at First Case. Happy Retirement, Paul!

#operatingroom #surgery #podcast #mentor #retirement #ORNurse

How to Help Experienced Nurses Succeed in the OR Sep 21, 2022

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In this week's episode of the First Case "Articles On-The-Go" series, written by Lindsey Joyce, MSN, RN, CNL, CNOR, she shares 5 tips to help new-to-the-OR, experienced nurses succeed in the operating room.

"Whatever the reason [the nurse came to the OR], we want to ensure they have a successful transition from their previous specialty to the peri-operative specialty."

---- 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

Perioperative Balance Sep 14, 2022

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In this week's episode of the First Case "Articles On-The-Go" series, written by Paul Wafer, BS, MBA, RN, he discusses the many changes he has seen since 1977, and what he has learned in the process.

"So, this brings me back to the patient. We get so wrapped up in meeting performance targets that the patient becomes an afterthought. We have to strive for balance in achieving realistic goals with personalized care. Because, after all, our patients are our primary focus, and the reason that we are in the operating room."

---- 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

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