First Case Podcast

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 realities of patient care in the OR, and the misconceptions that other nursing departments have about the job that we do.

"I work in a very specialized field. A lot of the skills I learned in nursing school and then practiced when I worked on the floor just don't apply in the OR. But while my skill set is unique, my goal to provide the safest and best care for my patients is the same as every other nurse. How I care for my patients, though, is very different. But different does not mean non-existent." Tune in to hear more about patient care in the operating room!

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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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Have you ever wanted to make the jump from bedside nurse to business owner? In this Special Release interview with Cara Lunsford, RN, CPHON, and VP of Community at Nurse.com, we're going to find out what motivated her to step away from the bedside and into the world of entrepreneurship. Tune in to hear her story and to learn about the nursing community she has created. Plus, discover tips for getting started if you're considering starting your own business!

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Surgical Technologists play a critical role in Infection Prevention. Their knowledge of aseptic technique and their ability to safeguard the surgical field from breaks in sterility are crucial for positive patient outcomes. Joining us today to discuss the education, training, and role of surgical techs in Infection Prevention is Ron Kruzel, Executive Director at ARC/STSA. In this interview we'll unpack the importance of sterility and aseptic technique, we'll learn about the intense training programs that surgical techs complete, and we'll discuss their critical role in infection prevention. Don't miss the final episode of Season 9!

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How much time do you spend making surgical slush before or during a case? Have you ever considered how long your open surgical slush is exposed to airborne contaminants and fluid-loving pathogens? In this First Case Vendor SpotlightTM we sit down with Ruth Stachura, MBA, RN, Vice President Business Development at °C Change Surgical, to discover the benefits of a closed and fully-automated surgical slush system – SurgiSLUSHTM. In this interview we'll learn more about this highly efficient, set and forget technology that yields predictive, expert slush supply, every time. With a streamlined intraoperative workflow and confirmed sterile barrier integrity, SurgiSLUSH is the infection prevention asset every OR needs.

°C Change Surgical is a privately held company in North Carolina that manufactures and assembles cutting edge sterile fluid cooling systems exclusively in the US. With valuable insight from clinical leaders across North America, °C Change Surgical developed a sterile slush system that streamlines workflow, automates expert supply, and conforms with today's clinical guidelines. And, it's the fastest growing sterile slush system in the US.

Visit the °C Change Surgical website, www.cchangesurgical.com to view a 30-second, informative video for a quick introduction. You can also request additional information, receive a quote, or schedule a free evaluation. And don't forget to follow them on LinkedIn and Facebook!

Have you ever heard the term "surgical conscience"? Do you know what it means? Joining us today to discuss this critical component in surgical care is Danielle Quintana, PhD, MSN-ED, RN, CNOR-E, Assistant Professor, University of Houston Gessner College of Nursing. Tune in as we discover what defines surgical conscience, the 3 components that is has, and how surgical conscience is connected with infection prevention. Don't miss it!

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Have you ever wondered just what the Infection Preventionist (IP) was doing when they came into your Operating Room? Well, you're not alone! In this season premiere of Season 9, we speak to Jill Holdsworth, Manager of Infection Prevention at Emory University Hospital Midtown. In this episode, we're going to learn about the role of the IP in the hospital, what they're looking for when they come into the OR, and discover how we can build relationships with our IPs and improve collaboration between our departments. Tune in now!

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"We don't have enough space!" "Where is all of this old equipment supposed to go?" If this sounds familiar, and you've got a basement or warehouse full of old, unused equipment, then tune in to this eye-opening Vendor SpotlightTM with Ashley Jackson, VP of Business Development and Curtis McEntire, Founder and CEO at Mazree. Most hospitals do not have an asset disposition program, which leaves our storage spaces and equipment rooms overflowing with old, outdated, unused equipment. This not only leads to frustration, but also to lost revenue. Find out how Mazree is changing the equipment landscape by connecting hospitals with their buyer network and providing services to resale, redeploy, or recycle their old equipment.

Mazree makes it possible to easily sell your surplus and used hospital equipment to validated, reputable buyers throughout their buyer network. With a regular schedule for equipment pickup, coordination of recycling for anything that doesn't have resale value, status reports, and financial statements for tax purposes, Mazree helps bring your hospital a source of new revenue and takes the maze out of equipment trade-ins.

Find out more by visiting www.mazree.com, by emailing [email protected], or by calling 866-512-5533. You can also follow Mazree on LinkedIn!

Simulation is seen as a valuable educational resource to aid in staff development, but competing demands for time and resources can present challenges in incorporating this hands-on learning into perioperative education plans. Listen to this session from OR Manager Conference 2022 to learn new ways to work hands-on learning into your staffing schedule.

The next OR Manager Conference is September 18-20, 2023, in Nashville, TN. View the full agenda at ormanagerconference.com and register using promocode PODCAST to receive a discount!

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We've partnered with OR Manager to bring you a bonus special-release episode! Tune in to this session from OR Manager Conference 2022, Understanding Health Equity through Clinical Storytelling, to learn the historical precedence and the social determinants of health, how quality care delivery requires that clinicians listen to and respect their patients' individual narratives, backgrounds, and experiences. The quality of patient care is significantly enhanced when culturally empathetic clinicians center their patients' needs. Narrative reflection, or clinical storytelling, offers a pathway to health equity by prioritizing compassion and the patient's perspective in delivering patient-centered care.

The next OR Manager Conference is September 18-20, 2023 in Nashville, TN. View the full agenda at www.ormanagerconference.com and register using promocode PODCAST to receive a discount!

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While we wait for Season 18, here's a throwback to Season 8!

How do our body language, our situational awareness, and our ability to listen play into our ability to communicate? Find out in today's interview with Kristy Wheeler, RN and OR Nurse Leader! Listening is a critical component of communication, and we can't communicate effectively if we can't listen. Developing good listening skills is important for everyone in our department, from frontline staff to leadership. We'll learn tips for active listening, the importance of body language, and how listening helps improve relationships within our department and our patient care, so tune in and listen up!

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