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First Case Podcast First Case Podcast
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Clock in, scrub up, and join us behind the red line. We are First Case – an operating room podcast bringing you exciting interviews, engaging discussions, and innovative solutions that are changing the way patients receive surgical care. Each episode we talk to frontline staff, perioperative leadership, and nursing entrepreneurs from across the country as they share their stories, experience and expertise on an industry we love.
From the back table to the board room, from wheels in to wheels out. -- we tackle the real-life issues affecting the OR. Whether you’re tuning in for surgical service education or inspiration, we’re glad you're here. And now, it’s time to roll back, and start the First Case…
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Sourcing Equipment & Negotiating the Best Contract
"Sourcing medical equipment and negotiating the best contract can be a daunting task for any healthcare organization. With so many options and factors to consider, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. However, taking the time to carefully review the options and negotiate a fair and favorable deal can pay off in the long run. "
Tune in to episode 4 of our series to learn how investing in high-quality medical equipment and securing the best contract terms allows organizations to have the resources they need to provide the best possible patient care.
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In this 12-Part Expert Series On-The-Go series, we're learning from industry expert Ashley Jackson, VP of Asset Management Solutions at Mazree. With several years of experience at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center as a Biomedical Engineering Manager, Ashley is a foremost expert in Asset Management. She now oversees the development and implementation of Mazree’s innovative and advanced Lifecycle Management CMMS product that launched in 2023.
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Laying A Solid Foundation: Defining Professional Development
Season 6 is coming in hot! This season, we’re tackling the topic of professional growth and development. What does that look like for perioperative professionals? Is there a certain path we’re supposed to follow? Is there more to professional growth than getting CEs? Join us as Jamie Terran, Certified Career Coach and VP of Marketing & Education at Propper Mfg, kicks off the conversation and helps us define professional development. Learn what is necessary for professional development – and what isn’t – in this exciting first episode of Season 6!
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The Cost of Ownership: Equipment Service and Support
"Cost of ownership in medical equipment extends beyond initial purchase. It encapsulates the hidden expenses of maintenance, upgrades, replacements, and service contracts, significantly influencing the bottom line. A crucial aspect of efficiently managing these costs is standardization in categorizing equipment failures..."
Tune in to episode 3 of our series to learn how standardizing failure code categorization, maintaining accurate service cost reporting, and effectively managing service contracts are integral parts of lifecycle management.
In this 12-Part Expert Series On-The-Go series, we're learning from industry expert Ashley Jackson, VP of Asset Management Solutions at Mazree. With several years of experience at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center as a Biomedical Engineering Manager, Ashley is a foremost expert in Asset Management. She now oversees the development and implementation of Mazree’s innovative and advanced Lifecycle Management CMMS product that launched in 2023.
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Expert Series On-the-Go presents perioperative insights from industry experts in a creative, easy to listen to, audio format. Think audio book meets busy Operating Room professional!
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Bridging the Gap: Connecting Infection Prevention, Information Technology, and the OR
We've wrapped up Season 11 and we're anxiously awaiting the launch of Season 12. While we wait, here's a throwback to Season 5!
As our operating rooms become more technologically advanced, how do our Infection Preventionists keep up? How does Infection Prevention (IP) keep in step with the technology, and ensure that we are disinfecting all of the different equipment properly? Find out the answers to all of these questions and more in our eye-opening interview with Brad Whitchurch, Founder, CEO, & Chairman at SealShield and host of the CleanTalk podcast. Discover the effects that new technology has on Infection Prevention, and what challenges product developers face when creating products for IP. Don’t miss the educational interview!
Love our show? Download our First Case mobile app on: 📲
Apple users: https://zcu.io/gExL
Android users: https://zcu.io/j7Kx
Or you can subscribe to the podcast through: 💻
Apple Podcasts - https://zcu.io/qnVu
iHeart Radio - https://zcu.io/5qkg
Spotify - https://zcu.io/JkqK
Stitcher - https://zcu.io/j76G
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Clinical Aromatherapy: Exploring the Power of Essential Oils
With opioid abuse on the rise, many surgical patients and healthcare providers are seeking non-pharmacological approaches to manage pain, anxiousness, and postoperative nausea and vomiting. What alternatives are available in the healthcare setting? In this refreshing Vendor SpotlightTM, join us as we discover the world of clinical aromatherapy with Melissa Vibberts, Director of Brand Management, and Laurel Flanagan, Clinical Product Specialist & Certified Aromatherapist with Elequil Aromatabs® aromatherapy by Beekley Medical®. We’ll discuss the physiological response our bodies have to aromatherapy and learn how Elequil’s clinical aromas provide a holistic solution as a nursing intervention that is tailored to ease anxiousness and queasiness in clinical settings.
Originally designed for patients getting an MRI, Elequil Aromatabs have organically expanded across hospitals, and have been used in over 2700 facilities nationwide. Additionally, independent clinical studies have underscored their effectiveness, validating the benefit of aromatherapy in medical settings. Made with 100% pure essential oils, Elequil Aromatabs offer targeted relief, enhancing patient comfort without disrupting the clinical environment.
For more information and to request free samples, visit www.beekley.com or email them at info@beekley.com. You can also follow them on LinkedIn!
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The Importance of Service Reporting
"Service reporting is more than routine paperwork; it's the lifeline of medical equipment maintenance and patient safety in healthcare facilities. In order to truly leverage this tool, standardizing the way Biomedical Engineering teams categorize equipment failures is crucial."
Tune in to episode 2 of our series to hear more about service reporting from Ashley!
In this 12-Part Expert Series On-The-Go series, we're learning from industry expert Ashley Jackson, VP of Asset Management Solutions at Mazree. With several years of experience at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center as a Biomedical Engineering Manager, Ashley is a foremost expert in Asset Management. She now oversees the development and implementation of Mazree’s innovative and advanced Lifecycle Management CMMS product that launched in 2023.
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Expert Series On-the-Go presents perioperative insights from industry experts in a creative, easy to listen to, audio format. Think audio book meets busy Operating Room professional!
#FirstCase #Podcast #OperatingRoom #Surgery #ORExpert #perioperative #assetmanagement #assetrecovery