Pulling Back the Curtain: Uncovering the Privacy Curtain Standard of Care

How many times do you handle privacy curtains during a regular shift? In surgical services, we often have privacy curtains in our preoperative and postoperative areas. How often do we touch the curtain, and then touch the patient? Do you know what contaminants have been found on privacy curtains? In today’s First Case Vendor SpotlightTM with Karen Goelst, CEO & Founder of KleenEdge, we’re going to discover the realities of privacy curtain management and find out how privacy curtains can contribute to hospital acquired infections. We’ll also learn how KleedEdge is automating privacy curtain compliance and improving patient and staff safety.

KleenEdge offers multiple no-ladder solutions with one curtain per track which translates into reduced labor and a significant reduction in curtain costs. They ensure compliance with their Scan and Go Protocol software offering both periodic and Isolation room exchanges along with automated reminders and alerts. KleenEdge is committed to improving the environment offering 100% recyclable products to drive sustainability initiatives and goals.

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Stress in the Operating Room

This week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series is written by Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR, CSSM. In this article, Melanie offers 5 tips for handling stress in the Operating Room. 

“The operating room environment will always have associated stress, it’s just the nature of what we do. But that doesn’t give us the right to treat our coworkers poorly, just because we’re stressed. Take care of yourself, physically and mentally, so that you’re better prepared to handle the stress when it inevitably comes along.”

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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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Making it Count: Using Technology to Prevent Retained Surgical Items

“1, 2, 3, 4…. We’re missing a sponge…Let’s count again.” Does this conversation sound familiar? Manual surgical counts are a standard procedure for every surgical case, but studies show that incidences of retained surgical items (RSIs) continue to occur even when the count has been reported as correct. In this final interview of Season 7, we tackle the topic of surgical counts and adjunct technology with Hannah Elmblad, Director of Customer Excellence at Stryker. In this interview we’ll talk about the prevalence of RSIs, discuss the AORN Guidelines, and find out the benefits of adding technology to your counting process. Don’t miss this interview!

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Streamline the Process: Partnering with Distributors to Purchase Capital Equipment

When you buy Capital Equipment, do you purchase through the manufacturer, or do you use a distributor? What are the benefits to purchasing through a distributor? Joining us today to discuss the role of the Capital Equipment Distributor is Jonathan Murphy, Regional Account Executive at Didage and Surgical Power. In this interview, we’ll learn about purchasing new vs refurbished equipment, how distributors can reduce headaches in the purchasing process, and how they can help you source the equipment that you need. Join us for this engaging discussion!

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To All of the Moms Working in Healthcare

This week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series is written by Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR, CSSM. In this special Mother’s Day release, Melanie takes a minute to recognize the hardworking moms who are making a difference in healthcare. 

“…but regardless of the job that we do, what doesn’t change is that we’re all still moms. Moms trying to work full-time, part time, or PRN to support our families while still juggling all of the schedules, responsibilities, and challenges that come with having a family.”

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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!

#FirstCase #Podcast #OperatingRoom #Surgery #ArticlesOnTheGo #mothersday #moms

Designed with Purpose: Understanding the Design and Function of OR Tables

How much do you know about your OR tables? Do you ever put much thought into the design and function of this vital piece of OR equipment? In today’s episode of the First Case podcast, we’re talking all things OR tables with Brian Grant, Product Manager Commercial Operations at Getinge. We’re going to talk about table design, patient and staff considerations when using OR tables, and safety. You’ll definitely learn something new in this eye-opening interview!

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