First Case Podcast

First Case Podcast
First Case Podcast

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…

  1. Perioperative Nursing Around the World: Celebrating Perioperative Nurses in New Zealand

    5 DAYS AGO

    Perioperative Nursing Around the World: Celebrating Perioperative Nurses in New Zealand

    𝘚𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘰𝘯 13 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘯𝘥, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘦'𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘹𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘢𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘩 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘰𝘯 14! 𝘞𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘸𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘪𝘵, 𝘸𝘦'𝘳𝘦 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘰 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘕𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘬 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴. 𝘊𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩 𝘶𝘱 𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘭 𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘶𝘴! In this 4-week series we are travelling across the globe to hear from perioperative nurses worldwide. This week, we're traveling to New Zealand to learn more about perioperative nursing from Cassie Scott!    Tune in to learn more about nursing education and training in Australia, and to hear about Cassie's current experiences in New Zealand. We'll also talk about her time as a travel nurse and her experiences working in Ireland and England.  Don't miss this exciting interview and stayed tuned the rest of this month for more! #operatingroom #perioperativenurse #perioperativenurses #ornurse #nurse #surgery

    16 min
  2. Perioperative Nursing Around the World: Celebrating Perioperative Nurses in England with Helen Evans

    DEC 9

    Perioperative Nursing Around the World: Celebrating Perioperative Nurses in England with Helen Evans

    Season 13 has come to an end, and we're anxiously awaiting the launch of Season 14! While we wait, we're bringing you a series of interviews that we did to celebrate Perioperative Nurses Week.  In this 4-week series, we travelled across the globe to hear from perioperative nurses worldwide. In this first episode, we're speaking with Helen Evans and traveling across the pond to England! We'll learn what nursing education was like for Helen, how much exposure she was given to the OR, and what it was like to work in an operating room in England. We'll also learn about some differences that she observed between England and the United States after she immigrated to the US and began working in the USA. Don't miss this exciting interview and stayed tuned the rest of this month for more! #operatingroom #perioperativenurse #perioperativenurses #ornurse #nurse #surgery

    23 min
  3. SSIs, Patient Safety, & 3M™ SoluPrep™ S Sterile Antiseptic Solution

    DEC 6

    SSIs, Patient Safety, & 3M™ SoluPrep™ S Sterile Antiseptic Solution

    Are you ready to dive into the details that make a difference? Join us for an exciting First Case Vendor Spotlight™ with Jenna Lindsay, Clinical Application Specialist, and Vinod Menon, Product Development Specialist, at Solventum (formerly 3M Health Care). We’re unpacking everything you need to know about surgical skin prep and its crucial role in helping prevent surgical site infections (SSIs). Tune in to understand the clinical guidelines for patient skin antisepsis and learn how 3M™ SoluPrep™ S Sterile Antiseptic Solution chlorhexidine gluconate (2% w/v) and isopropyl alcohol (70% v/v) Patient Preoperative Skin Preparation stands out. From providing rapid, broad-spectrum antimicrobial protection1†, helping to enhance incise drape adhesion*, and visibility on a variety of skin tones3, this skin prep is a breakthrough solution. Plus, it provides a larger coverage area than the leading CHG and alcohol-based skin prep (26 mL applicator)3¶. At Solventum, fomerly 3M Health Care, we create breakthrough solutions for our customers’ toughest challenges by pioneering game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material, and data science to change patients’ lives for the better — while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. For more information about SoluPrep S Sterile Antiseptic Solution or to connect with a Solventum Representative visit SoluPrep S at go.solventum.com/SoluprepSFirstCase You can also follow Solventum on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. #operatingroom #skinprep #surgicalskinprep #skinantisepsis #surgery #perioperative #ornurse #scrubtech #surgeon  † Study was performed on healthy volunteers under simulated surgical conditions. * Compared to skin prepped with ChloraPrep® with 3M™ Ioban™ 2 Antimicrobial Incise Drapes in a simulated knee surgery model, 2019. ¶Compared to ChloraPrep®, 2021. 1. The clinical significance of in vitro data is unknown. 2. Olson L, Morse D, Paulson J, Bernatchez S. Evaluation of Incise Drape Lift Using 2% Gluconate/ 70% Isopropyl Alcohol Preoperative Skin Preparations in a Human Volunteer Knee Model. 2022;15:24-28. 3. Solventum internal data on file.

    36 min
  4. Leading the Way: Understanding the Role of the OR Charge Nurse

    DEC 2

    Leading the Way: Understanding the Role of the OR Charge Nurse

    Season 13 has come to an end, but we're not done bringing you exciting content! In this panel discussion hosted by Melanie Perry, we'll hear 3 different perspectives from Charge Nurses in three very different types of facilities. Our panel of experts includes:  📌Lisa Bailey: Ambulatory Surgery Center, Texas 📌Carlos Dillard: Critical Access Hospital, Rural Alabama 📌Andrew Withrow: Academic Medical Center, Tennessee We're talking about the good, the bad, and the ugly side of being the charge nurse along with the responsibilities and expectations of the role. We'll also discuss what training normally looks like, what it should look like, and highlight the many resources available within the department to help when things get rough. Tune in to learn what the OR Charge Nurse role is all about! #operatingroom #ornurse #chargenurse #nurse

    59 min
  5. Centralization KPIs to Strive For: And How to Know They're Effective

    NOV 26

    Centralization KPIs to Strive For: And How to Know They're Effective

    What Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) should we be assessing and evaluating as we determine the success of our centralization efforts? Find out in this final episode of the Expert Series On-The-Go with Bryan Stuart!  💡In this weekly series we're learning from industry expert 𝗕𝗿𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁, 𝗖𝗖𝗦𝗩𝗣, 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗲𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗽. Bryan has over 30 years of experience in the medical field and 13 years of operational experience in an FDA-regulated environment as a third party processor of surgical linens and instrumentation. From this, Bryan has developed keen insights into commercially managed reprocessing facilities. For the last 8 years, Bryan has provided consulting services to hospitals to improve processes and instrument tray streamlining. His solutions are driven by hands-on set reviews and data-driven solutions bringing the clinical and processing teams together for a mutually beneficial rationalization of instrument trays and process improvements. ----- 💡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 #instrumentcentralization #sterileprocessing

    3 min
  6. Season 13 Finale: Clinical Guidelines, Tourniquet Safety, and... Yoga?

    NOV 25

    Season 13 Finale: Clinical Guidelines, Tourniquet Safety, and... Yoga?

    We're combining education and relaxation in our final episode of Season 13! We're wrapping up our season with Zach Swartz, Perioperative Practice Specialist and Yoga Teacher. Tune in to learn more about how clinical guidelines are researched and developed, learn about the AORN Guideline for Tourniquet Safety, AND, learn more about incorporating yoga techniques into your day! Zach will even provide a short guided relaxation exercise for us, so don't miss it! #operatingroom #ornurse #scrubtech #surgicaltechnologist #perioperative #perioperativenurse #yoga #yogainnursing

    44 min
  7. Invest in Success: A Personalized Approach to Your Staffing Needs

    NOV 22

    Invest in Success: A Personalized Approach to Your Staffing Needs

    When you need a traveler, how confident are you that the person you're getting is truly qualified to fill the role? What if you could work with a staffing partner who had experienced OR and SPD professionals on staff who were truly able to determine the qualifications of the people coming into your department because they understand the role themselves? On this special First Case and Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™ co-release episode, we sit down with Lawayne Perkins, VP of Strategic Partnerships at Advantage Support Services, to explore their team’s comprehensive approach to Operating Room and Sterile Processing staffing and consulting. Learn how Advantage's team of industry experts are helping departments build sustainable workforces through strategic staffing, customized training, and quality assessments. Tune in today to discover how Advantage Support Services can help your OR or SPD not only meet your current needs but also set your team up for long-term success!  Ready to make Advantage your first call? Visit advantagesupportservices.com, or call 615-341-6222 for more info! Plus, don’t forget to follow them on LinkedIn and subscribe to their digital newsletter, “The Executive Edge” for the latest updates!

    41 min
  8. Technology: A Help or Hindrance for Centralization Projects?

    NOV 20

    Technology: A Help or Hindrance for Centralization Projects?

    Technology can be a powerful tool in helping to achieve surgical instrument centralization success. Tune in to today's Expert Series On-The-Go with Bryan Stuart to find out more! 💡In this weekly series we're learning from industry expert 𝗕𝗿𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁, 𝗖𝗖𝗦𝗩𝗣, 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗲𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗽. Bryan has over 30 years of experience in the medical field and 13 years of operational experience in an FDA-regulated environment as a third party processor of surgical linens and instrumentation. From this, Bryan has developed keen insights into commercially managed reprocessing facilities. For the last 8 years, Bryan has provided consulting services to hospitals to improve processes and instrument tray streamlining. His solutions are driven by hands-on set reviews and data-driven solutions bringing the clinical and processing teams together for a mutually beneficial rationalization of instrument trays and process improvements. ----- 💡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 #instrumentcentralization #sterileprocessing

    2 min
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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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    First Case Podcast
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
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