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What's the Pref Card Say? Uncovering the Realities of Preference Card Management Jul 18, 2022

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(Between Season 9 & 10, we're re-releasing some of our most popular interviews from Season 4!) How many times have you been burned because you set up based on what the preference card said? We've all done it, and we're all a little leery of trusting our preference cards, because we expect them to be wrong. On today's episode of First Case, we're talking all things preference cards with Dr. Lenita Williamson, MD, CEO & Founder of ProcedureCard, Inc. We'll talk about the common problems, how changes should be made, who should be making those changes, and how much an incorrect preference card can cost in terms of time and money. You don't want to miss this episode!

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#operatingroom #surgery #podcast #preferencecards #prefcards

Whose Job is it Anyway? Recognizing the Importance of Instrument Care in the OR Jul 11, 2022

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Have you ever opened a tray and thought, "What happened to my instruments?!" Despite being a frustration, instruments that are damaged, broken, or have any staining or pitting can ultimately cause harm to our patients. We're talking all things instruments today with Michael Matthews, Director of Customer Training and Education at Agiliti. Do you know why saline damages instruments? Do you know why spraying enzymatic cleaner on your instruments is so important? Do you know what causes staining or rusting? Learn all this and more in today's interview!

#operatingroom #sterileprocessing #instruments #surgery #podcast

New Grads in the OR Jul 06, 2022

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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 it she draws an interesting parallel between what she noticed in a hair salon and how we should be treating new grads in our own department.

"New grads are eager to learn. When we're willing to bring them into the environment, or department, that they want to work in, and then we take the time to invest in them, we create that career OR nurse who is confident, secure in their abilities, and able to pass that on to the next generation of new grads."

Tune in to hear more!

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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 #GiveNewGradsAChance #Perioperative

How To Make Procedure Day More Efficient and Cost Effective Jun 22, 2022

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This week's episode of the First Case "Articles On-The-Go" series is written by Paul Wafer, BS, MBA, RN. In it he offers practical suggestions that can make procedure day more efficient and cost effective.

If you have trouble getting your first cases of the day started on time, then you don't want to miss Paul's 4 key areas of opportunity that will help improve those on-time starts!

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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 #OnTimeStarts #Efficiency #Productivity

The Burden of Perfection - And How to Carry It May 23, 2022

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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 it she discusses something that has become so engrained in us as healthcare professionals, that we might not even realize that it exists.

"Think about it: we work in a high-stakes, high-risk environment. One mistake could cost a patient their lives, or cost us our license and careers. There really is no room for error. But we come to work, day in and day out, shouldering that responsibility, oftentimes without giving it a second thought. This is just what we do and it's part of the job."

Tune in to hear more about the burden of perfection, and to get Melanie's advice for how to carry it!

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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 #Perfection #JustCulture

Surviving the Joint Commission: 4 Helpful Tips May 09, 2022

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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 it she discusses her experience with a Joint Commission survey, and shares 4 helpful tips to decrease any anxiety you may have about speaking with a surveyor.

Tune in to hear Melanie's advice and increase your confidence when answering questions during a survey!

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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 #TheJointCommission

Do Unto Others: Giving the Gift of Surgery May 02, 2022

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Between Seasons 6 & 7, we're releasing some of our most popular episodes from Season 3!

What's it like for patients around the world who need surgery? What access do they have to medical care? Joining us today is Dr. Michael Redler, MD, an orthopedic surgeon on the Physician Leadership Board of One World Surgery. He has been involved with medical missions for many years, and he's sharing his experiences with us today! Tune in as we discuss how medical missions benefits underserved communities, how it changes the lives of patients and their families, and how it can change the lives of those who serve as well.

#OperatingRoom #Surgery #MedicalMissions #ORNurse #Surgeon #SurgicalTechnologist #Perioperative

It'll All Come Out in the Wash: Decontaminating the Relationship Between OR and SPD Apr 25, 2022

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Between Seasons 6 & 7, we're releasing some of our most popular episodes from Season 3!

There's generally a transactional relationship between the OR and SPD. The SPD gives, and the OR takes. And that relationship is usually hindered with break downs in communication and a lack of respect – from both sides of the autoclave. We're discussing ways to improve that relationship today with Brian Dolan, MHSA, CMRP, CRCST, CHVAP, LSSGB, VP of Resource Management at Bayhealth Medical Center in Dover, DE. Tune in as Brian discusses the different challenges that OR staff and SPD staff face, the ways our systems promote poor communication, and the importance of empathy, respect, and good relationships.

#OperatingRoom #Surgery #SterileProcessing #Relationships #Perioperative

The Elusive Consistency of Perioperative Productivity Apr 25, 2022

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This week's episode of the First Case "Articles On-The-Go" series is written by Paul Wafer, BS, MBA, RN. In it he discusses the different factors that affect productivity in the operating room.

"One of the greatest challenges to matching productivity standards and achieving a benchmark is ensuring that you are including and excluding similar roles within the department."

Tune in to learn more about productivity and find out what questions you must consider before determining the productivity standard for your perioperative area.

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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 #Productivity #Consistency

Preparing for the Future: Using Predictive Analytics in Perioperative Succession Planning Apr 18, 2022

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Between Seasons 6 & 7, we're releasing some of our most popular episodes from Season 3!

Does your current staffing model account for succession planning? Are you prepared for loss in your department from resignation, promotion, or retirement? Continuing our discussion on predictive analytics in staffing, and now in succession planning, is Jason Goodwin, MPH, MSN, RN, CEO of Innovative Cultures, LLC. Tune in as he shares how he improved succession planning within his own department through predictive analytics, learn how to present your needs for staffing in a way that the C-suite will understand, and put his algorithm to use in your own department to improve planning for your future staffing needs.

#OperatingRoom #Surgery #PredictiveAnalytics #SuccessionPlanning #Perioperative

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