Nov 30, 2022
In this week's episode of the First Case "Articles On-The-Go" series, written by Brenna Page, MSN, RN, CNOR, CNAMB, she shares what it was like to be on the other side of the stretcher and the perspective that she gained as a recent surgical patient.
"I was recently a patient myself. I was already familiar with the...
Nov 21, 2022
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...
Nov 14, 2022
Happy Perioperative Nurses’ Week! We are celebrating the achievements and contributions of perioperative nurses this week as host Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR, CSSM, sits down for a conversation with Brenna Page, MSN, RN, CNAMB, CNOR discussing all things perioperative. They’ll talk about what it’s like to be an...
Nov 7, 2022
Where does this cord go? How can I get the monitor to work? Why is it not working already?? We’ve all been there, feeling the gaze of the surgeon as everyone in the room waits for us to hook up equipment, only to struggle with getting video connections to actually work. We’re talking all things video integration...
Nov 4, 2022
What do revenue models have to do with the profitability of your Operating Room? How is the changing landscape going to impact the bottom line of your hospitals today and into the future? From charge stickers on every item, to capitation rates and merit-based incentive pay, we’re all experiencing a transformation in...