Breaking the Language Barrier: Effective Communication with Spanish-Speaking Patients
First Case Podcast
When you have a Spanish-speaking patient, do you know how to communicate with them? Can you ask them basic questions, or do you freeze up and hope you can find someone who speaks Spanish who can help you out? In today’s episode we’re discussing the importance of communicating with Spanish-speaking patients with Meghan Codd, Spanish communication coach for healthcare providers and founder of Mi Vida Spanish. Meghan will be teaching us important phrases so that we can introduce ourselves and find out basic information. This is an episode packed with learning, so let’s get to it! Love our...
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The Joplin Tornado: My Near Miss Experience
First Case Podcast
In 2011, an EF5 tornado ripped through Joplin, Missouri, destroying St. John’s Regional Medical Center and claiming 158 lives. Lindsey Joyce narrowly missed being there that day, and now she’s sharing her story, along with five critical tornado preparedness tips every OR team should know. ----- 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! #operatingroom #ornurse #scrubtech #surgery #perioperative
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The Power of Communication: Unlocking Success in the Operating Room
First Case Podcast
What is the secret to happiness? The answer, according to Dr. Michael Redler, Orthopedic Surgeon at Connecticut Orthopedics, is great communication. Communicating effectively sets the tone for our whole day in the Operating Room. Do we have the supplies needed for a case? Did the right grafts or implants get brought in? Was everyone in the room treated with respect and recognized as a valuable contributor to the success of the case? Join us for this exciting start to Season 8 as Dr. Redler shares his insights and advice for great communication! Love our show? Download our First Case mobile app...
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Cracking the Communication Code: Optimizing OR-Supply Chain Collaboration
First Case Podcast
“It’s on backorder.” How many times have you heard that answer when you asked why a needed supply wasn’t on the shelf? Wouldn’t it be better if your team knew ahead of time that items weren’t available, and they knew what steps were already being taken to resolve the issue? In today’s interview with Suzi Collins, Market Director of Supply Chain at Steward Healthcare, we’re going to be talking about the relationship between the Operating Room and Supply Chain and how important proper communication is between the two departments. How do we get the supplies that we need? How much...
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The Hidden Cost of Calling
First Case Podcast
We’ve all heard it: “Nursing is a calling.” It sounds noble, but this romanticized language has a hidden price. It can normalize burnout, justify unsafe staffing, and excuse inadequate pay, all under the guise of dedication. In this eye-opening episode, Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR, CSSM, challenges the “calling” narrative and makes a case for recognizing nursing as the highly skilled, indispensable profession it truly is, and one that deserves respect, fair compensation, and safe working conditions. #operatingroom #nurse #nursing #perioperative
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How Do I... Engage Staff in Education?
First Case Podcast
It’s the Season 16 finale of First Case! We're wrapping up the season with a conversation you don’t want to miss. We sit down with Matt Lowe, Clinical Programs Director for SSIs at Medline, to explore how we can make OR education engaging, relevant, and effective. From gamification and escape-room style learning to the vital role of unit champions, Matt shares strategies to keep staff learning, prevent complacency, and ensure safe patient care. Tune in now! #operatingroom #ornurse #perioperative #OREducation #scrubtech #surgicaltechnologist
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StreetClothes: The Surfer
First Case Podcast
On this episode of StreetClothes, we speak with a clinician with a passion for chasing waves and finding rhythm in the ocean’s tide. From early-morning paddles to the rush of a perfect swell, this surfer blends patience, balance, and energy into every ride. Tune in to hear how Eric Price paddles past the daily grind and chases the thrill of the waves… If you like this series OR have an interesting side-hustle, passion project, or hobby you do outside of your hospital day job that keeps you inspired, refreshed, and motivated, we'd love to hear from you! Message Hank Balch on LinkedIn for a...
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How Do I... Understand the AORN Guidelines?
First Case Podcast
Behind every AORN Guideline is a team of experts, years of research, and a commitment to safe, evidence-based perioperative care. In this week’s interview, we sit down with Erin Kyle, Editor-in-Chief of the AORN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice, to uncover exactly how these guidelines are created, vetted, and implemented. Erin takes us inside the process, clears up common misconceptions, and shows us how to implement them in our facilities. Listen now to learn how the guidelines are developed, why public comment matters, and where to find AORN’s ready-to-use resources for...
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When Communication Isn't A Game
First Case Podcast
Remember playing telephone as a kid? We always laughed with when the message got mixed up. But in the OR, miscommunication can change everything, and even lead to cancelled surgeries or patient safety issues. In this episode, Lindsay Joyce, MSN, RN, CNOR, shares a real-life call-back story that turned into a powerful lesson on why “closing the loop” in communication is essential for patient care, efficiency, and trust. #operatingroom #ornurse #communication #surgery #scrubtech
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How Do I... Study for the CNOR Exam?
First Case Podcast
Are you preparing for the CNOR exam, or helping others get ready? This week we’re joined by Wendy Zander, founder of Zander Perioperative Education, to share expert insight on how to approach CNOR certification with confidence. From study tips and testing strategies to understanding learning styles and building long-term retention, Wendy breaks it all down with practical advice and encouragement. Get ready to be set up for success! #operatingroom #CNOR #perioperative #ornurse #nurse
info_outlineRemember playing telephone as a kid? We always laughed with when the message got mixed up. But in the OR, miscommunication can change everything, and even lead to cancelled surgeries or patient safety issues. In this episode, Lindsay Joyce, MSN, RN, CNOR, shares a real-life call-back story that turned into a powerful lesson on why “closing the loop” in communication is essential for patient care, efficiency, and trust.
#operatingroom #ornurse #communication #surgery #scrubtech