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Passionate About Neuro: A Candid Discussion About Working in This Surgical Specialty Apr 11, 2022

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

Neuro can be a little overwhelming, and if it's not your regular service line, scrubbing those cases can really make you nervous. Joining us today to share her experience in Neuro and to help make the service seem a little less daunting is Alyssa Bittel, CST. Alyssa has been a surgical tech for ten years in a Level 1 Trauma Center in Central New York, and she loves all things Neuro. Tune in to hear the challenges of working in Neuro, tips for handling the unexpected, and listen as Alyssa breaks down the misconceptions that most people have about this specialty. You don't want to miss this episode!

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#OperatingRoom #Surgery #SurgicalTechnologist #Neuro #ORNurses

What Happens When No One Is Watching? Apr 11, 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 how dangerous it can be to have an attitude that says, "that might be how we're 'supposed' to do it, but let me show you how we really do it."

"When an attitude or culture exists within an OR that allows, or even prioritizes, personal preference or convenience over following established guidelines designed to ensure patient safety or prevent infection, we're setting ourselves up for disaster."

Tune in to hear more about fostering an atmosphere that prioritizes everyday compliance!

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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 #PatientCare

Making the Grade: Improving Scrub Tech Success with Sterile Processing Education Apr 04, 2022

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

Surgical Techs – how much training did you receive in the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) while you were in school? Do you feel like the training you received gave you an adequate understanding of SPD? Joining us today to discuss SPD training is Eboni Saurage, EdD, CST, Assistant Professor of Surgical Technology at Baton Rouge Community College in Baton Rouge, LA. Eboni developed a program within the surgical tech program at her school that focused on learning sterile processing. Hear how increased education in SPD can benefit surgical techs, how it can improve relationships between OR and SPD staff, and learn the benefits of learning sterile processing while in scrub tech school.

#OperatingRoom #Surgery #SurgicalTechnologist #SterileProcessing

The Perioperative Efficiency Continuum Mar 30, 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 where he discusses how both "sequential processes and parallel processes must be performed like a symphony orchestra to perform a flawless case." Tune in to hear Paul address these different processes and how they can be improved to increase efficiency. ------- 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 #Efficiency

Orientation in Surgery: How to be Successful Mar 07, 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. In it she discusses her experience during orientation in the operating room, and shares helpful tips for anyone else on orientation.

"I will never forget my first day on orientation in surgery. Total information overload - I had a deer-in-the-headlights look that everyone could see from a mile away. I watched a surgeon do a knee scope and I remember thinking, "What have I gotten myself into??!" My anxiety level was sky-high. I'm pretty sure I questioned all of my career choices at that one moment...." Tune in to learn more about surgical orientation and learn a few tips to ensure success!

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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 #Orientation

Breaking Bottlenecks: Improving Efficiency with Healthcare Systems Engineering Feb 21, 2022

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How many times does a patient come in for surgery, only to experience delays that have nothing to do with them? For example, lack of available beds on the floor leads to PACU filling up with patients, which then prevents the OR from continuing because they can't send their patients to recovery, and suddenly the next patients coming in experience a bottleneck of delays that they had no part of or control over. Every day, breakdowns in our communication and our processes prevent us from maximizing our efficiency and experiencing peak performance. We're tackling this topic today with Dr. Bohdan Oppenheim, PhD, Professor of Systems Engineering at Loyola Marymount University. We'll discuss how healthcare suffers from fragmentation and a lack of training in workflows. Dr. Oppenheim will also explain how communication, coordination, and integration of the multiple processes that we go through daily all play into providing safe and efficient patient care.

#OperatingRoom #Surgery #SystemsEngineering #Efficiency

Plugging In Your People: Hardwiring Workforce Culture Using Technology Feb 14, 2022

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We all know that the OR is an environment that demands vigilance and good-quality, safe, continuous care for our patients. The many advances in technology and our ability to collect data help us to make care customizable, improve our workflows, cut out waste, and reduce redundancy. This allows us to focus on delivering that safe patient care that we all prioritize. Join us today as we discuss how technology and innovation can improve patient care and efficiency with Josh Wymer, MSPM, MA, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, RN-BC, CSSM, CNOR, CPHIMS, FACHE. We'll discuss the benefits of good data collection, how we can use that data to evaluate our workflows, and how all of that information can translate into our OR culture.

#OperatingRoom #Surgery #Technology #Culture

Effective Communication: The Foundation of Patient Safety Feb 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. In it she discusses the importance of communication between the entire surgical team, and how fundamental effective communication is to patient safety.

"The consent, the surgical posting, the patient interview, the time out, and the handoff are all times when effective communication is critical. These interactions, either with the patient or about the patient, lay the foundation for a safe surgical experience. Don't overlook these opportunities, or discredit their value. Each of them is communicating information we need in order to safely care for our patients. And our patients are depending on us to get it right."

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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 #PatientSafety #Communication

The Numbers Don't Lie: Using Predictive Analytics in Perioperative Staffing Feb 07, 2022

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Is it possible to use data to improve staffing and also increase surgeon, employee, and leadership satisfaction? Does this type of data exist, and can it be collected? The answer to all of these questions is, "YES!" Join us today for an exciting interview with Jason Goodwin, MPH, MSN, RN, CEO of Innovative Cultures, LLC. Jason is going to share with us how he used predictive analytics to measure competency and efficiency, to increase skill across his surgical team, and to improve staffing and satisfaction within his department. Staffing is a challenge in every operating room – tune in to learn more about Jason's solution!

#OperatingRoom #Surgery #Staffing #PredictiveAnalytics

Flipping the Switch: Shedding Light on the Value of OR Educators Jan 31, 2022

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The operating room is a unique and sometimes overwhelming environment. A proper education and orientation are vital for building confidence in new employees, and for building a team that lasts. Today we're interviewing OR educator, Amanda Heitman, BSN, RN, CNOR, founder of Periop Anew, an OR education consulting company. We're going to discuss the importance of OR-specific educators and the critical role that they fill within the department. We'll also discuss how laying a good foundation in education, rationale, and skills training is crucial in developing confident and competent OR nurses. Stay tuned!

#OperatingRoom #Surgery #OREducator #NurseEducator #Education

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