First Case
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…
Episodes
Redesigned for Reliability: Streamlining Procedural Supplies & Operational Efficiency
Dive into a world of strategic collaboration, operational efficiency, and exciting improvements in healthcare delivery in this First Case Vendor Spotlight™ featuring Elke Jackson, RN, BSN, Director Perioperative Services, and Amanda Lucas, PhD, RN, Director of Quality and Sterile Processing at ECU Health. Discover how ECU Health navigated the COVID-19 pandemic, overcoming supply chain challenges and implementing new protocols to more effectively manage patient care.
In collaboration with Cardinal Health™, ECU Health’s primary distributor and kitting provider, the team executed a comprehensive pack review and inventory revamp. This effort to optimize efficiencies by standardizing SKUs across their operating rooms resulted in significant time, waste, and procedural savings. Tune in to hear more about ECU Health’s journey navigating industry-wide challenges, and their commitment to providing high-quality care to a traditionally underserved community. Plus, you’ll learn how strategic collaboration and a focus on efficiency can lead to remarkable improvements in healthcare delivery.
Cardinal Health™ Presource® Procedural Pack Solutions offers reliable, quality packs for various medical procedures. With more than 190,000 standard and 75,000 custom packs produced per day, you can count on Presource® Solutions to streamline the complexity of managing procedural supplies. Reach out to your Cardinal Health™ Presource® representative for additional solutions to help drive efficiencies and innovation in the OR, or request more information on their website.
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Asset Redeployment
Welcome to episode 10 of our Expert Series On-The-Go with Asset Recovery Expert Ashely Jackson! Today we’re learning about equipment disposition and resale and the process of disposing of assets that are no longer needed or have reached the end of their useful lifespan. Tune in to discover one of the key benefits of asset redeployment! ——- 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. #operatingroom #expertseries #assetrecovery #assetmanagement #perioperative #healthcare
Code Blue Confidence: Strategies for Training, Simulation, & Readiness
What does it look like when there’s a code in the operating room? Do you feel confident in your ability to respond, or do you secretly hope that someone else will handle everything?
In today’s interview, we’re speaking with resuscitation expert Dr. Susan Davis, DNP, RN, EMT-P. Susan is the Resuscitation Manager at a healthcare system in Florida, a member of the Citizens Advisory Committee for the CPR Foundation, and Founder & CEO of Code Prep. Tune in as we discuss the common barriers in our departments and health systems that prevent consistent training, and find out the critical time frame for any code. We’ll also discuss the importance of regular and consistent hands-on training that helps build confidence and readies us to act in any emergency. Don’t miss it!
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Disaster Response: Insights from Emergency Management
What is the biggest challenge that hospital staff face in preparing for disasters? Find out today as we dive into the world of emergency management with Derek Trabon, Director of Emergency Management at the University of Texas at Austin. Derek shares his journey into disaster preparedness, recounts his experiences during the Ebola crisis in Texas, and offers valuable insights on educating future nursing professionals. Tune in as Derek offers his insights into the challenges of preparing hospital staff for emergency situations. And as an added bonus, Derek will also share his expert travel tips for staying safe and prepared – so don’t miss it!
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed here belong solely to Derek Trabon and do not reflect the views of his employers, past or present.
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Customized for Efficiency: Exploring Robotic Assisted Surgery & Procedural Pack Solutions
Discover the world of robotic assisted surgery in this First Case Vendor Spotlight™ with Robbie George, Vice President of Surgical Services at Ballad Health. In this exciting episode, we’ll hear Robbie’s personal story of success with implementing and growing a robotics program, plus, we’ll discover how he used communication and education to overcome resistance to robotic surgery. We’ll explore the benefits to surgeons, including enhanced precision and ergonomics, as well as the advantages for patients, like faster recovery times and reduced complications. We’ll also highlight how Robbie and his team were able to make their processes more efficient and cost-effective by working with Cardinal Health™ to standardize their robotic surgery packs. Tune in today!
Cardinal Health™ Presource® Procedural Pack Solutions enables healthcare providers to deliver efficient and effective patient care. As the pioneer of procedural packs, Cardinal Health™ has a 40+ year legacy of developing custom solutions backed by expert clinical support. Cardinal Health™ Presource® is your trusted provider for improving efficiencies, optimizing outcomes and delivering data-driven insights.
Reach out to your Cardinal Health™ Presource® representative for additional solutions to help drive efficiencies and innovation in the OR, or request more information on their website.
#operatingroom #ornurse #surgery #scrubnurse #surgicaltechnologist #podcast #vendorspotlight #cardinalhealth
From 9/11 to Now: Developing an Effective Disaster Response
How can we be prepared for mass casualty events, terrorist attacks, or natural disasters? What core competencies should we know so that we’re prepared when disaster strikes? Joining us today to talk all things disaster preparedness is Dr. Joanne Langan, Professor at St. Louis University, Valentine School of Nursing. In today’s conversation we’ll talk about the core competencies that make up the foundation of disaster nursing, we’ll learn how the tragic events of 9/11 influenced Dr. Langan’s passion for disaster training, and we’ll be challenged to assess the readiness of ourselves and our departments. Stay tuned!
Here’s the link to check out the ICN’s Core Competencies in Disaster Nursing! https://www.icn.ch/sites/default/files/inline-files/ICN_Disaster-Comp-Report_WEB.pdf
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