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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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Silo-Free Surgery: PATOS Without the Panic: Understanding "Present at Time of Surgery" in SSI Surveillance
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Aug 10, 2026 |
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The Right Fit: Protection That Goes Beyond the Glove
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Aug 07, 2026 |
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Silo-Free Surgery: Why Are We Talking About IFUs?
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Aug 03, 2026 |
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Silo-Free Surgery: Are ASC's Really the Wild West?
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Jul 27, 2026 |
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Silo-Free Surgery: Have We Gone Nose Blind?
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Jul 20, 2026 |
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Silo-Free Surgery: What SSI Risk Keeps You Up at Night?
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Jul 13, 2026 |
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Silo-Free Surgery: Where Is the Smoking Gun?
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Jul 06, 2026 |
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Passing the Mic: Celebrating Melanie Perry's Impact on First Case
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Jun 29, 2026 |
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Sterile Processing 101: When Things Go Wrong
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May 25, 2026 |
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Sterile Processing 101: Storage, Shelf Life, and Event-Related Sterility
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May 18, 2026 |
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Sterile Processing 101: Reading the Tray - Indicators, Tape, Filters, and What They Actually Mean
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May 11, 2026 |
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Sterile Processing 101: Sterilization Methods Explained - Steam, Low-Temp, & IUSS
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May 04, 2026 |
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Sterile Processing 101: Inspection & Assembly - The Art of Building a Reliable Tray
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Apr 27, 2026 |
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Sterile Processing 101: Decontam Deep Dive - What Happens After The Case Cart Leaves the Room
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Apr 20, 2026 |
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Sterile Processing 101: Point of Use Treatment - The OR's Role in Sterile Processing
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Apr 13, 2026 |
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Sterile Processing 101: From Dirty to Sterile - The Instrument Reprocessing Lifecycle
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Apr 06, 2026 |
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The Hidden World of Biofilm: Exploring the Dangers Lurking in our Instruments
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Mar 30, 2026 |
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Top 10: General Surgery
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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Microbes in Motion: Understanding Pathogen Transfer & Environmental Contamination
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Mar 23, 2026 |
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Ensuring Scope Safety: Preventing Infection Through Proper Cleaning, Care, & Data Collection
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Mar 16, 2026 |
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Top 10: Organ Procurement and Transplant
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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Mistakes in Infection Prevention: What's Hindering Your Infection Prevention Program?
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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Improving Outcomes: Infection Prevention in the CVOR
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Mar 02, 2026 |
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Top 10: Trauma Surgery
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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Operation Collaboration: Clinical Coordinators - The Glue That Holds It All Together
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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Top 10: Pediatric Surgery
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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Operation Collaboration: Vendor Reps - Partners in Surgical Care
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Feb 16, 2026 |
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Operation Collaboration: Facilities - The Infrastructure of Safe Patient Care
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Feb 09, 2026 |
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My Journey Into Perioperative Nursing
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Feb 04, 2026 |
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Operation Collaboration: Pharmacy - Medication Safety in Motion
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Feb 02, 2026 |
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Operation Collaboration: The Lab - Partners in Precision
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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Operation Collaboration: Sterile Processing - The Foundation of Surgical Readiness
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Jan 19, 2026 |
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Scope of Innovation: Single-Use Solutions for Surgical Success
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Jan 16, 2026 |
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Operation Collaboration: Radiology - Visualizing Surgical Success
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Jan 12, 2026 |
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Cancelled Flight vs Cancelled Case
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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Operation Collaboration: Supply Chain - The Art and Science of Having What You Need
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Jan 05, 2026 |
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Christmas Eve in the OR
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Dec 24, 2025 |
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Thriving Through Uncertainty: Modern Approaches to Change Management
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Dec 22, 2025 |
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Top 10: Orthopedic Surgery
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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Top 10: Gynecology
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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Blue Towels, Dirty Loupes, and… Perineal Fallout?!
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Nov 24, 2025 |
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Thanksgiving Top 10
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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The Truth About Instrument Reprocessing Times
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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NPO After Midnight: Fact or Fiction?
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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Surgeons, Supplies, and the Myth of Unlimited Choice
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Nov 03, 2025 |
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Who Do Scrubs Really Work Under? Busting A Common OR Myth
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Oct 27, 2025 |
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Battling Burnout in Nursing
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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Shellfish Allergy Does Not Equal Betadine Allergy
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Oct 20, 2025 |
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Eye-Opening Solutions: Rethinking Ophthalmology Practices with ONE TRAY
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Oct 17, 2025 |
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Working Outside Your Service Line, The More You Know
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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Room Temp Reality: Evidence, Guidelines, & Practice
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Oct 13, 2025 |
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Covering Back Tables: Myths, Risks, & Best Practices
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Oct 06, 2025 |
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Discover A Surgeon's Compassion Beyond the OR
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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The Joplin Tornado: My Near Miss Experience
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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The Hidden Cost of Calling
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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How Do I... Engage Staff in Education?
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Aug 25, 2025 |
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StreetClothes: The Surfer
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Aug 24, 2025 |
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How Do I... Understand the AORN Guidelines?
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Aug 18, 2025 |
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When Communication Isn't A Game
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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How Do I... Study for the CNOR Exam?
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Aug 11, 2025 |
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StreetClothes: The Hairdresser
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Aug 10, 2025 |
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How Do I... Cope With Death in the OR?
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Aug 04, 2025 |
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How Do I... Prepare for the CST Exam?
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Jul 28, 2025 |
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StreetClothes: The Mixologist
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Jul 27, 2025 |
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Don't Stop the Block: Transforming Pain Management with Regional Anesthesia
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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How Do I... Learn to Scrub?
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Jul 21, 2025 |
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How Do I... Engage Surgeons & Improve Workflow?
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Jul 14, 2025 |
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StreetClothes: The Woodturner
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Jul 13, 2025 |
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Cover It & Keep Going: The Clear Solution for Smarter Perioperative Workflows
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Jul 11, 2025 |
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Flip Flops, Chaos, and Life-Saving Moments
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Jul 09, 2025 |
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How Do I... Learn in the OR
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Jul 07, 2025 |
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StreetClothes: The Hiker
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Jun 29, 2025 |
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Infection Prevention: The Ultimate Play Call
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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Beyond the Tap: Why Water Quality Is Critical to Surgical Safety
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Jun 20, 2025 |
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StreetClothes: The Motorcyclist
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Jun 15, 2025 |
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Silent but Deadly: The Ever-Present Danger of Surgical Smoke
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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StreetClothes: The Bakers
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Jun 01, 2025 |
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Waiting for the Prep to Dry: Why Dry Times Matter
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May 28, 2025 |
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Beyond the Cut: When Medicine Meets Mortality
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May 26, 2025 |
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Beyond the Cut: Navigating Bias & Justice in the OR
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May 19, 2025 |
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StreetClothes: The Beekeeper
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May 18, 2025 |
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Beyond the Cut: Bridging the Generation Gap
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May 12, 2025 |
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Who Was Florence Nightingale?
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May 07, 2025 |
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Beyond the Cut: Improving Outcomes Through Inclusive Care
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May 05, 2025 |
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StreetClothes: The Doula
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May 04, 2025 |
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Beyond the Cut: Cultivating Cultural Competence
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Apr 28, 2025 |
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Beyond the Cut: Through the Eyes of the Patient
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Apr 21, 2025 |
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StreetClothes: The Chicken Tenders
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Apr 20, 2025 |
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Intentionality in Surgical Technology Instruction
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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Beyond the Cut: The Hidden Influence of Implicit Bias
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Apr 14, 2025 |
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Optimizing OR Workflows: The Power of Standardization and Custom Kitting
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Apr 11, 2025 |
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Beyond the Cut: Recognizing & Respecting Patient Diversity
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Apr 07, 2025 |
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StreetClothes: The Guitarist
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Apr 06, 2025 |
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StreetClothes: The Personal Chef
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Apr 06, 2025 |
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Get Ready for AORN Expo 2025!
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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The Dirty Truth About Stethoscopes: An Overlooked Infection Risk
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Mar 10, 2025 |
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Perioperative Nursing Around the World: OR Nursing in the US Navy
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Mar 03, 2025 |
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But, Why? Privileges, Credentials, & Why They Matter
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Feb 24, 2025 |
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But, Why? Suture 101 - Understanding the Essentials
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Feb 17, 2025 |
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But, Why? The Truth About Trendelenburg
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Feb 10, 2025 |
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But, Why? Avoiding Positioning Pitfalls
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Feb 03, 2025 |
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But, Why? Unpacking the Protection in PPE
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Jan 27, 2025 |
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But, Why? Tips, Tricks, & Everyday Best Practice
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Jan 20, 2025 |
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But, Why? Why Accurate Documentation Matters
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Jan 13, 2025 |
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But, Why? Rethinking Habits, Rules, & Sacred Cows
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Jan 06, 2025 |
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Perioperative Nursing Around The World: Celebrating Perioperative Nurses in Spain
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Dec 30, 2024 |
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Perioperative Nursing Around the World: Celebrating Perioperative Nurses in S. Africa
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Dec 23, 2024 |
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Perioperative Nursing Around the World: Celebrating Perioperative Nurses in New Zealand
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Dec 16, 2024 |
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Perioperative Nursing Around the World: Celebrating Perioperative Nurses in England
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Dec 09, 2024 |
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From Prep to Protection: SSIs, Patient Safety, & 3M™ SoluPrep™ S Sterile Antiseptic Solution
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Dec 06, 2024 |
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FC Special Release: Leading the Way: Understanding the Role of the OR Charge Nurse
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Dec 02, 2024 |
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Centralization KPIs to Strive For: And How to Know They're Effective
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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Season 13 Finale: Clinical Guidelines, Tourniquet Safety, and... Yoga?
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Nov 25, 2024 |
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Invest in Success: A Personalized Approach to Your Staffing Needs
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Nov 22, 2024 |
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Technology: A Help or Hindrance for Centralization Projects?
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Nov 20, 2024 |
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Understanding Expiration Dates
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Nov 18, 2024 |
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Workplace Violence: And What We're Doing About It
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Nov 11, 2024 |
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The Policies & Procedures That Make Centralization Successful
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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Advocating for Safety
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Nov 04, 2024 |
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Special Release: Halloween 2024 - Uncovering Surgery's Bloody & Painful Past
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Oct 31, 2024 |
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From Here to There: Planning the Logistics of Centralization
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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Perfecting Preference Cards: Why We Need to Get Them Right
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Oct 28, 2024 |
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Space and Storage Woes: Considerations to Address with Centralization
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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Sharps Safety in the Operating Room
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Oct 21, 2024 |
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How Data Integrity Contributes to Successful Centralization
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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Blood Products in Surgery: What You Need to Know
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Oct 14, 2024 |
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A Financial Perspective on Instrument Centralization
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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Season 13 Premier: Back to the Basics
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Oct 07, 2024 |
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Clarity, Precision, & Efficiency: Revolutionizing Laparoscopic Surgical Smoke Evacuation
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Oct 04, 2024 |
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Who Is Behind Centralization? Building the Dream Team
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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Reducing Injury, Improving Outcomes: A Safer Approach to Colonoscopies
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Sep 27, 2024 |
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True Scope of Inventory: How Many Instruments Are We Really Dealing With?
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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Feeling the Pressure: Uncovering the Hidden Risks of Colonoscopies
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Sep 23, 2024 |
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Dueling Priorities: Surgeon Preference vs Standardization
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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The Roadmap to Surgical Instrument Centralization: How Long Does it Really Take?
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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Caring for the Hands that Heal: Identifying the Impact of High-Quality Surgical Gloves
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Sep 06, 2024 |
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What's Driving the Era of Surgical Instrument Centralization?
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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Supply Chain Survival: Ensuring Stability When Disaster Strikes
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Aug 19, 2024 |
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Cyber Attacks! Ensuring Continuity in Patient Care
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Aug 12, 2024 |
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Asset Resale & Recycle
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Aug 06, 2024 |
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Everyday Disasters & Major Crises: Understanding Facilities' Role in Hospital Readiness
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Aug 05, 2024 |
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Optimized for Accuracy: Identifying Pack Review and Procedure Card Best Practices
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Aug 02, 2024 |
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Decommissioning
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Jul 30, 2024 |
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Wilderness Life Support: Preparing for Emergencies Beyond the Hospital
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Jul 29, 2024 |
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Redesigned for Reliability: Streamlining Procedural Supplies & Operational Efficiency
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Jul 26, 2024 |
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Asset Redeployment
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Jul 23, 2024 |
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Code Blue Confidence: Strategies for Training, Simulation, & Readiness
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Jul 22, 2024 |
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Customized for Efficiency: Exploring Robotic Assisted Surgery & Procedural Pack Solutions
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Jul 19, 2024 |
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Disaster Response: Insights from Emergency Management
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Jul 15, 2024 |
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The Cost of Ownership: Equipment Service and Support
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Jul 09, 2024 |
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From 9/11 to Now: Developing an Effective Disaster Response
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Jul 08, 2024 |
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The Importance of Service Reporting
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Jul 02, 2024 |
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Prepared for Anything: Real-Life Lessons in Readiness
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Jul 01, 2024 |
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Maintenance Scheduling: Equipment Service & Support
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Jun 24, 2024 |
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Inventory Management
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Jun 18, 2024 |
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Project Management and Equipment Receiving & Staging
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Jun 11, 2024 |
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Sourcing Equipment & Negotiating the Best Contract
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Jun 04, 2024 |
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Sourcing Equipment & Negotiating the Best Contract
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Jun 04, 2024 |
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Sourcing Equipment & Negotiating the Best Contract
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Jun 04, 2024 |
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The Cost of Ownership: Equipment Service and Support
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May 28, 2024 |
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Clinical Aromatherapy: Exploring the Power of Essential Oils
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May 24, 2024 |
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The Importance of Service Reporting
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May 21, 2024 |
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Going Beyond Opioids: Understanding Clinical Aromatherapy
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May 20, 2024 |
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Asset Lifecycle Management: Who Cares?
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May 14, 2024 |
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Going Beyond Opioids: Discovering the Benefits of Music
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May 13, 2024 |
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Data-Driven Surgery: Empowering Confidence and Precision
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May 10, 2024 |
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Going Beyond Opioids: Understanding Opioid Sparing Surgery
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May 06, 2024 |
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Going Beyond Opioids: Managing Pain & Anxiety with Virtual Reality
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Apr 29, 2024 |
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Revolutionizing Efficiency: Unveiling the AITA Smart System
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Apr 26, 2024 |
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Going Beyond Opioids: Implementing ERAS Pathways
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Apr 22, 2024 |
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Going Beyond Opioids: Navigating Pediatric Pain Management
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Apr 15, 2024 |
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Going Beyond Opioids: Discovering the Power of Regional Anesthesia
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Apr 08, 2024 |
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Who Says Patients Don't Know?
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Apr 02, 2024 |
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Going Beyond Opioids: Redefining Pain Management
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Apr 01, 2024 |
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Laser Precision in the OR: Enhancing Safety, Efficiency, and Quality
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Mar 29, 2024 |
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The Cost Implications of Deploying Multiple Privacy Curtain Panels Per Track
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Mar 26, 2024 |
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A Candid Reflection: Serving and Learning in Honduras
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Mar 25, 2024 |
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The Consequences of Ceiling-Mounted Cubicle Tracks
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Mar 19, 2024 |
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Antimicrobial Curtains: A False Sense of Security
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Mar 12, 2024 |
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Carbon Footprint Reduction in the OR
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Mar 05, 2024 |
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Privacy Curtains Cannot Be Cleaned By UV-C
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Feb 27, 2024 |
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High-Risk Touchpoints and Surfaces
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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Advocacy in Action: A Surgical Tech's Journey to Transforming the Profession
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Feb 19, 2024 |
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Disposable Does Not Always Equal Recyclable
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Feb 13, 2024 |
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Empowering the Patient: A Journey into Patient Advocacy
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Feb 12, 2024 |
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The Power of Pockets: Revolutionizing Surgical Gown Design
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Feb 09, 2024 |
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Cloth Privacy Curtains vs Recyclable Privacy Curtains
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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Clearing the Air: Advocating for Surgical Smoke Evacuation Legislation
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Feb 05, 2024 |
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Soft, Porous Fabrics in the Patient "Hot Zone"
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Jan 30, 2024 |
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Find Your People: A Journey into Healthcare & Political Engagement
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Jan 29, 2024 |
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A Comprehensive Standard for Exchanging Privacy Curtains
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Jan 23, 2024 |
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Empowering Advocacy: Building Coalitions for Change
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Jan 22, 2024 |
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Monitoring Privacy Curtains in the Patient "Hot Zone"
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Jan 16, 2024 |
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Empowering Change: A Guide to Advocacy in Healthcare
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Jan 15, 2024 |
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Nursing at the Crossroads: Advocacy, Profit, and the Heart of Healthcare
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Jan 08, 2024 |
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Empowering Voices: Unleashing Advocacy in Surgical Training
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Jan 01, 2024 |
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Patient Care in the OR is Different, Not Non-Existent
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Dec 22, 2023 |
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Special Release: From Bedside to Business Owner
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Dec 18, 2023 |
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Aseptic Technique: Recognizing the Critical Role of Surgical Techs in Infection Prevention
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Nov 20, 2023 |
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No Fuss Slush: Discover the Streamlined Efficiency of Fully-Automated Surgical Slush
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Oct 13, 2023 |
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Surgical Conscience: Linking Safe Surgery & Infection Prevention
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Oct 09, 2023 |
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What is Infection Prevention? Discovering the Role of Infection Preventionists
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Oct 02, 2023 |
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Clearing the Clutter: Overcoming Hospital Equipment Storage Struggles
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Sep 15, 2023 |
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Hands-on Education to Develop Your Team: Balancing Resources and Simulation to Promote Staff Development
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Sep 11, 2023 |
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Understanding Health Equity through Clinical Storytelling
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Sep 04, 2023 |
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Stop, Communicate, and Listen: Mastering the Art of Active Listening
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Aug 21, 2023 |
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Operating with Confidence: Discovering the Next Generation Surgical Power System
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Aug 18, 2023 |
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Your Personalized Self: Understanding the Importance of Self-Advocacy in the Interview Process
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Aug 14, 2023 |
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Speaking Up: Confronting Bullying in the Operating Room
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Jul 31, 2023 |
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Inclusive Surgical Care: Communicating with Neurodivergent Patients
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Jul 31, 2023 |
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Empowering Pediatric Patients: Nurturing Positive Surgical Experiences
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Jul 24, 2023 |
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Cracking the Communication Code: Optimizing OR-Supply Chain Collaboration
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Jul 17, 2023 |
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Top 10: Vascular Surgery
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Jul 12, 2023 |
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Breaking the Language Barrier: Effective Communication with Spanish-Speaking Patients
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Jul 10, 2023 |
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The Power of Communication: Unlocking Success in the Operating Room
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Jul 03, 2023 |
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Successfully Climbing the Leadership Ladder
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Jun 26, 2023 |
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Fits Like A Glove: The Performance & Protection of Latex Free Gloves
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Jun 23, 2023 |
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Coach, Don't Boss: 5 Keys to Effective Wellbeing in the OR
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Jun 21, 2023 |
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Touch and Go: Examining High-Touch Surfaces and Hospital-Acquired Infections
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Jun 19, 2023 |
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Let's Get Down to Business: Understanding the Role of Business Managers in Perioperative Success
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Jun 12, 2023 |
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Top 10: Orthopedic Surgery
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Jun 07, 2023 |
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Humanity + Technology: Coming Together to Optimize Patient Care
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Jun 05, 2023 |
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Tiny But Mighty: The Safe Care and Handling of Micro Instruments
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May 29, 2023 |
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Pulling Back the Curtain: Uncovering the Privacy Curtain Standard of Care
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May 26, 2023 |
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Stress in the Operating Room
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May 24, 2023 |
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Making it Count: Using Technology to Prevent Retained Surgical Items
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May 22, 2023 |
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Streamline the Process: Partnering with Distributors to Purchase Capital Equipment
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May 15, 2023 |
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To All of the Moms Working in Healthcare
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May 14, 2023 |
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Designed with Purpose: Understanding the Design and Function of OR Tables
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May 08, 2023 |
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Let There Be Light: Shining the Spotlight on Operating Room Lighting
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May 01, 2023 |
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Creating A Buzz: Discovering the Power of Electrosurgical Units
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Apr 24, 2023 |
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Educating the Team: Empowering OR Staff to Use Equipment Safely
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Apr 17, 2023 |
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Built With Intention: Exploring OR Integration & Design
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Apr 10, 2023 |
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Practical Tips for New OR Nurses
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Apr 05, 2023 |
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How Do We Get What We Need? Understanding Capital Budgets
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Apr 03, 2023 |
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Zero Exposure: Protecting OR Staff from Formalin
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Mar 24, 2023 |
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The Benefits of Double Gloving
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Mar 22, 2023 |
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The Power of Why
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Mar 08, 2023 |
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Top 10: Cardiac Surgery
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Feb 22, 2023 |
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Defining Leadership: The Importance of Mentorship, Honesty, & Transparency
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Feb 20, 2023 |
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Professional Coaching: Identifying Strengths & Revealing Blindspots
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Feb 13, 2023 |
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Put it on Paper: Writing Articles for Professional Publications
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Feb 06, 2023 |
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Respect the Triangle, Stop the Spark
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Feb 01, 2023 |
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Isolation or Teamwork: Hardwiring Collaboration Into Our Culture
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Jan 30, 2023 |
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Chasing Your Passion: Educating & Advocating for CST Success
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Jan 23, 2023 |
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Don't Forget to Water Your Plants
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Jan 18, 2023 |
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What's Holding You Back: Pushing Through Limiting Mindsets for Professional Growth
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Jan 16, 2023 |
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Facts vs Fiction: Exposing the Myths Surrounding UV-C Disinfection
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Jan 13, 2023 |
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In Good Company: Highlighting the Benefits of Professional Organizations
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Jan 09, 2023 |
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Negotiating Contracts with Anesthesia
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Jan 04, 2023 |
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Laying A Solid Foundation: Defining Professional Development
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Jan 02, 2023 |
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Hip Replacements, Ortho Sales Reps, & Social Media: The Voice of Experience
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Dec 26, 2022 |
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Disaster Preparation and Readiness
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Dec 14, 2022 |
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A Fresh Perspective: Seeing the OR Through the Eyes of a Patient
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Nov 30, 2022 |
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Bridging the Gap: Connecting Infection Prevention, Information Technology, and the OR
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Nov 21, 2022 |
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Proud to Be A Perioperative Nurse: Celebrating Perioperative Nurses Week!
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Nov 14, 2022 |
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Plugged In For Success: Understanding Video Integration in the OR
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Nov 07, 2022 |
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A New View on Revenue: Transforming Healthcare Systems Through Supply Chain
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Nov 04, 2022 |
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My First Heart Surgery
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Nov 02, 2022 |
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Let's Talk! A Candid Chat with Co-Host Melanie Perry
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Oct 31, 2022 |
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The Power of Precision
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Oct 28, 2022 |
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What You Can't See: Uncovering the Dangers of Subglottic Drainage
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Oct 24, 2022 |
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Surgery Inventory Management & Control Tips
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Oct 19, 2022 |
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From Hurting to Healing: Understanding Moral Injury & Achieving Moral Healing
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Oct 17, 2022 |
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A Safer Standard: Elevating Practice to Prevent Surgical Fires
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Oct 14, 2022 |
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Fire Safety in the OR: Improving Workflows to Reduce OR Fire Risk
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Oct 10, 2022 |
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Surgery Block Utilization
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Oct 05, 2022 |
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A Tip of the (Red) Hat: Exploring the Benefits of Strong Vendor Relationships
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Oct 03, 2022 |
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Help for Surgical Professionals: Discover the Key to OR Education, Training, & Productivity
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Sep 30, 2022 |
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Before You Go... Celebrating the Success, Influence, & Retirement of Paul Wafer
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Sep 26, 2022 |
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How to Help Experienced Nurses Succeed in the OR
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Sep 21, 2022 |
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Perioperative Balance
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Sep 14, 2022 |
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How to Help New Grads Succeed in the OR
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Aug 31, 2022 |
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Don't Get Blocked: Understanding Productivity & Efficiency in Block Scheduling
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Aug 22, 2022 |
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Pre-Admission Testing
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Aug 17, 2022 |
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Working Smarter: Embracing Technology to Make Surgery Safer
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Aug 15, 2022 |
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For the Sake of the (Re)Call: Leveraging Technology to Improve Recall Management
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Aug 08, 2022 |
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To Flip or Not to Flip? That is the Question...
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Aug 03, 2022 |
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Protection and Prevention: Understanding Laser Safety in the Operating Room
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Aug 01, 2022 |
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A Voice from the Frontline: Demystifying OR Satisfaction
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Jul 25, 2022 |
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Protect Your Sterile Field
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Jul 22, 2022 |
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Instrument Tray Optimization
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Jul 20, 2022 |
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What's the Pref Card Say? Uncovering the Realities of Preference Card Management
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Jul 18, 2022 |
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Whose Job is it Anyway? Recognizing the Importance of Instrument Care in the OR
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Jul 11, 2022 |
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New Grads in the OR
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Jul 06, 2022 |
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How To Make Procedure Day More Efficient and Cost Effective
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Jun 22, 2022 |
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The Burden of Perfection - And How to Carry It
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May 23, 2022 |
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Surviving the Joint Commission: 4 Helpful Tips
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May 09, 2022 |
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Do Unto Others: Giving the Gift of Surgery
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May 02, 2022 |
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It'll All Come Out in the Wash: Decontaminating the Relationship Between OR and SPD
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Apr 25, 2022 |
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The Elusive Consistency of Perioperative Productivity
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Apr 25, 2022 |
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Preparing for the Future: Using Predictive Analytics in Perioperative Succession Planning
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Apr 18, 2022 |
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Passionate About Neuro: A Candid Discussion About Working in This Surgical Specialty
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Apr 11, 2022 |
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What Happens When No One Is Watching?
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Apr 11, 2022 |
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Making the Grade: Improving Scrub Tech Success with Sterile Processing Education
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Apr 04, 2022 |
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The Perioperative Efficiency Continuum
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Mar 30, 2022 |
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Orientation in Surgery: How to be Successful
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Mar 07, 2022 |
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Breaking Bottlenecks: Improving Efficiency with Healthcare Systems Engineering
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Feb 21, 2022 |
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Plugging In Your People: Hardwiring Workforce Culture Using Technology
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Feb 14, 2022 |
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Effective Communication: The Foundation of Patient Safety
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Feb 09, 2022 |
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The Numbers Don't Lie: Using Predictive Analytics in Perioperative Staffing
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Feb 07, 2022 |
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Flipping the Switch: Shedding Light on the Value of OR Educators
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Jan 31, 2022 |
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The Sticky Truth About Tape
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Jan 26, 2022 |
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Getting to the Point: Understanding Certification, CEs, and Points
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Jan 24, 2022 |
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Who's On First? Recognizing the Value of RNFA's in the OR
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Jan 17, 2022 |
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Normalization of Deviance, Group-Think, Shortcuts, and Work-Arounds in the Operating Room
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Jan 12, 2022 |
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Seeing Into The Future: Redefining Surgical Training Through Virtual Reality
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Jan 10, 2022 |
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The Future is Bright: Using Technology to Improve Patient Outcomes
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Jan 03, 2022 |
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Put Me In, Coach! Professional Coaching for Perioperative Excellence
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Dec 20, 2021 |
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The Hole Story: Confronting Sterile Processing Challenges in the OR
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Dec 06, 2021 |
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Change What You See In SPD
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Nov 29, 2021 |
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When Surgery is Scary: Overcoming Anxiety in Our Pediatric Patients
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Nov 22, 2021 |
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Customized By Design: Exploring the Intersection of Safety and Efficiency in Sterile Storage
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Nov 19, 2021 |
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Sterile Processing Productivity
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Nov 15, 2021 |
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From Ear to Ear: Improving the Lives of Children with Microtia... One 3-D Ear at a Time
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Nov 08, 2021 |
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Do You Have Sufficient Anesthesia Technician Coverage?
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Nov 01, 2021 |
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Advancing the OR: Understanding the Value of the Clinical Nurse Specialist
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Oct 25, 2021 |
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The Truth About Bad Behavior in the OR
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Oct 18, 2021 |
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Perioperative Nursing Electives: Bringing the OR Back to Nursing Schools
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Oct 11, 2021 |
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Case Cart Best Practices and Common Errors to Avoid
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Oct 04, 2021 |
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Patient Positioning Without The Pain: Evolving Patient Positioning For Both Patients and Staff
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Oct 01, 2021 |
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Heave NO!: Patient Positioning Without the Pushing and Pulling
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Sep 27, 2021 |
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When It's Just Been One of Those Days
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Sep 20, 2021 |
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The Power of Productivity: Harnessing Efficiency to Improve Patient Care
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Sep 13, 2021 |
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Errors in Perioperative Leadership
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Sep 06, 2021 |
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Eyes on OR Supplies: Every Link in the Chain Matters
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Aug 30, 2021 |
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Conducting a Fantastic Pre-Op Interview
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Aug 23, 2021 |
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What's Your Preference? Improving Pref Card Management in the OR
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Aug 16, 2021 |
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You Must Make Yourself a Priority
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Aug 09, 2021 |
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Tag, You're It!: Managing Instrument Quality and Repair for the OR
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Aug 02, 2021 |
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How to Survive an Intense Orientation in the OR
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Jul 26, 2021 |
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Evolution of the Scrub Tech: The Unsung Hero of the Surgical Experience
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Jul 19, 2021 |
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A Proper Time-Out is Always Best Practice
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Jul 12, 2021 |
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Proceed with Caution: The What, Why, & When of Neuromonitoring in Surgery
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Jul 05, 2021 |
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10 Things I Learned in the Operating Room
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Jun 28, 2021 |
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When the OR Gets In Your Bones: The Passion & Purpose of Vendor Representatives
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Jun 21, 2021 |
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The Fear of Change
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Jun 14, 2021 |
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Open Minds on Laparoscopic Cases: Is Current Practice Best Practice?
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Jun 07, 2021 |
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Why Every OR Will Need a Robot (Eventually) & What You Need to Know Before You Purchase
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May 31, 2021 |
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Tune Out or Time Out: Our Last Chance to Get Surgery Right
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May 24, 2021 |
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Effective Management of Consignment Inventory
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May 17, 2021 |
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Two Sides of the Same Heart: What the OR & Cath Lab Have In Common
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May 10, 2021 |
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Case Cart Preparation 101: Back to the Basics
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May 03, 2021 |
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The Times They Are A'Changing: 65 Years As An Operating Room Nurse
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Apr 26, 2021 |
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Preference Lists and Picking Cases
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Apr 19, 2021 |
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Grand Theft Case Cart: Pilfering, Supplies, and the OR Scramble
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Apr 12, 2021 |
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Five Common Errors in Surgery Block Schedule Management
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Apr 05, 2021 |
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Ready for Robotics? What You Need to Know Before You Start
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Mar 29, 2021 |
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Keeping New Staff in the Operating Room
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Mar 22, 2021 |
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Present & Accounted For - The Importance of Visible OR Leadership
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Mar 15, 2021 |
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Key Indicators of Performance for the Operating Room
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Mar 08, 2021 |
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Surgery in the Shadow of a Pandemic: Voices from the Front Line
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Mar 01, 2021 |
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4 Misconceptions About Surgery Turnover Time
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Feb 22, 2021 |
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Up, Down, & Around - What You Need to Know About OR Air Flow
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Feb 15, 2021 |
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OR - Sterile Processing Relationships
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Feb 08, 2021 |
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Divided We Fail - Overcoming the Damaging Drama of OR / SPD Battles
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Feb 01, 2021 |
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Challenges in Pre-operative Preparation
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Jan 25, 2021 |
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Bully in Scrubs: Straight Talk about a Big Problem
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Jan 18, 2021 |
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Preoperative Patient Assessment and Preparation -- Inefficiencies and Its Impact To Your Bottom Line
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Jan 11, 2021 |
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Call Schedules: Is there a way to do them right?
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Jan 04, 2021 |
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More than Letters on a Badge: A Chat about OR Certifications
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Dec 21, 2020 |
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Inaugural Episode: Meet the Hosts and Hear the Vision for First Case
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Dec 07, 2020 |
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App Privacy Policy - First Case
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Jan 01, 2001 |