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Case Cart Preparation 101: Back to the Basics May 03, 2021

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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 the basic of Case Cart preparation for your surgical cases: "So yes, the best way to solve your preference list and case picking woes is to hardwire a simple process into your workflow and then cWhat is a procedure case cart? We work with them every single day. They are the raw materials that keep the engines of each Operating Room going at full speed. But when is the last time you have stopped to really consider the What, Where, Who, When, and Why's of these rolling stainless steel live-savers? That is the topic we'll cover in this week's article....."

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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!

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The Times They Are A'Changing: 65 Years As An Operating Room Nurse Apr 26, 2021

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Can you imagine an operating room where nothing was disposable? Where drapes were made out of cloth, IV bottles were made out of glass, and where you powdered the surgeon's gloves before sending them to be sterilized? On this episode of the First Case podcast, we sit down with Monica Weisbrich, BSN, RN, to discuss what the OR looked like in 1955 when she walked in as a new nurse. Tune in as she walks us through the evolution of surgery throughout her career and compare the OR that you know today with the one that she describes.

Enjoy listening as she shares her many years of experience with us!

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Preference Lists and Picking Cases Apr 19, 2021

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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 and Hank Balch, BS, MDiv where they tackle the topic of inaccurate preference lists: "So yes, the best way to solve your preference list and case picking woes is to hardwire a simple process into your workflow and then commit to follow it. But, in order for that to work, you must think about and address the implications for these changes -- be they cultural, technological, or just plain will power. We hope this short article gets you inspired to tackle that preference list project today!...." ------- 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

Grand Theft Case Cart: Pilfering, Supplies, and the OR Scramble Apr 12, 2021

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Have you ever seen a case cart taped shut, with the words "NO STEALING!" written across the tape? Have you ever grabbed instruments or supplies that you needed off the nearest case cart? Or, have you ever been the one who's instruments or supplies were taken? Pilfering supplies from the nearest case cart when we are in a hurry might be convenient, but it always leaves our coworkers in a bind, scrambling to find what they need for their cases. On this week's episode of the First Case podcast, we speak with Lizabeth Craig, RN, circulating nurse at Advent Health about her experience in the OR with case cart accuracy, production, and the dreaded pilfering. Listen in as she shares how she's dealt with case carts throughout her career – the good, the bad, and the ugly!

We hope you enjoy the show!

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Five Common Errors in Surgery Block Schedule Management Apr 05, 2021

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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 challenges around efficient OR scheduling practices: "Block scheduling in the operating room has become a common practice at many hospitals across the country. By providing surgeons with a regular block of time for performing elective surgery, it allows for better planning of time and utilization of resources for both the hospital and the surgeons utilizing this privilege. When managed appropriately, block-scheduling can maximize the utilization of time and personnel within a department. If not managed properly, block-scheduling can create inefficiencies and potentially lose business for a hospital...." ------- 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

Ready for Robotics? What You Need to Know Before You Start Mar 29, 2021

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Robotic surgery has become the gold standard for many minimally invasive surgeries, but getting the technology set up in the operating room involves more than just buying a machine. Is our OR big enough? Do we have the right instruments and sterile supplies? What about sterile processing? These questions (and so many more!) must be answered before robotic surgeries can begin in any facility. Tune in this week as we talk to robotic expert Joahn Ginsburg, founder of Robotic Surgery Consult, about all of our questions surrounding robotic surgery and hear her suggestions for a successful purchase and set-up. Learn about the benefits to robotic surgery and get excited by all of the ways robots are helping to improve patient care.

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Keeping New Staff in the Operating Room Mar 22, 2021

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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 highlights five common reasons new OR staff leave your hospital: "With the average age of an Operating Room nurse now over 50 years old, there will be new nurses joining your organization in the future. If you are having issues with staff turnover, chances are one or more of the 5 reasons above are in play. With focused effort and a lot of patience, cultures can change and staffing can stabilize. We owe it to our new nurses to give them the best opportunity for them to succeed..." ------- 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

Present & Accounted For - The Importance of Visible OR Leadership Mar 15, 2021

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OR managers & directors, when was the last time you wore scrubs at work? When was the last time you were physically present in the OR? Do your staff members know what you look like? Being a visible director in a busy OR is challenging, and can be difficult to manage alongside other leadership responsibilities. Finding balance in your level of engagement between staff, anesthesia, surgeons, and administration is truly a skill, and requires you to be intentional with your time. On today's episode, find out how Karla Mossholder, BSN, RN, Director of Perioperative Services at Peace Health, has found this balance. Hear how she manages all of the demands on her time, how she maintains her presence in the OR, and what truly motivates her as a perioperative leader.

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Key Indicators of Performance for the Operating Room Mar 08, 2021

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This week's episode of the First Case "Articles On-The-Go" series features, Paul Wafer, BS, MBA, RN discussing seven critical indicators for high performing Operating Rooms: "Blocks are meant for high volume surgeons who can fill a room. It should be a "reward" for consistent utilization. Blocks should be utilized at the 85% rate. If physician blocks are consistently underutilized, they must be addressed. In hospitals with low block utilization, we recommend a target in the 60-70% range and adjust it higher as compliance improves. Physicians with low utilization must be addressed in an objective fashion. Depending on their current utilization, they should either have their number of days reduced, or completely eliminated..." ------- 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

Surgery in the Shadow of a Pandemic: Voices from the Front Line Mar 01, 2021

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As the Covid-19 pandemic swept across the globe in 2020, our healthcare facilities faced a multitude of challenges. Inadequate amounts of PPE, a lack of Covid testing supplies, and ever-changing Covid policies were hurdles that had to be met and overcome as hospitals moved forward in the wake of the pandemic. Join us this week as we talk with Dr. Chris Turner, MD, anesthesiologist and Director of Perioperative Services at UW Health about his role in overseeing the Covid strategy at his facility, hear the lessons that they learned, and find out how they are using those lessons to impact their patient care in 2021.

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