First Case

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Clock in, scrub up, and join us behind the red line. We are First Case – an operating room platform 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...

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Silo-Free Surgery: Where Is the Smoking Gun? 06.07.2026 36:56

Why is it so difficult to trace a surgical site infection (SSI) back to one clear cause? On this special season co-release episode of First Case and Transmission Control, hosts Garrett Hollembeak and Lindsey Joyce are joined by Jeremy Gibson-Roark for an honest conversation about what really happens when an SSI investigation begins. Together, they...

Passing the Mic: Celebrating Melanie Perry’s Impact on First Case 29.06.2026 45:53

Every great podcast has a voice that brings each conversation to life. Over the past five years, Melanie Perry has been that voice for First Case. In this special release episode of the First Case Podcast, we celebrate Melanie’s incredible journey as host, reflecting on the stories, guests, and moments that made this podcast such...

Season 10 Rewind – Empowering Advocacy: Building Coalitions for Change 22.06.2026 37:50

Season 20 launches on July 6th! In the meantime, please enjoy some of our favorite episodes from Season 10 of First Case. “Are you ready for the Time Out?” How many times have you asked or heard that question? In the operating room we perform a Time Out prior to the start of every surgical...

Season 10 Rewind – Clearing the Air: Advocating for Surgical Smoke Evacuation Legislation 15.06.2026 39:52

Season 20 launches on July 6th! In the meantime, please enjoy some of our favorite episodes from Season 10 of First Case. What is so dangerous about surgical smoke? Is it really that bad? Find out all about the very real dangers of surgical smoke in today’s interview with Brenda Ulmer, Independent Perioperative Nurse Educator....

Season 10 Rewind – Empowering Change: A Guide to Advocacy in Healthcare 08.06.2026 33:06

Season 20 launches on July 6th! In the meantime, please enjoy some of our favorite episodes from Season 10 of First Case. What is advocacy? How can we change practices within our facility and within our state? Joining us today to talk about all things advocacy is Kay Ball, PhD, RN, CNOR, CMLSO, FAAN, adjunct...

Season 10 Rewind – Empowering Voices: Unleashing Advocacy in Surgical Training 01.06.2026 33:20

Season 20 launches on July 6th! In the meantime, please enjoy some of our favorite episodes from Season 10 of First Case. How do our training programs teach us to advocate for ourselves and for our patients? In this season premiere of Season 10: Advocacy Unleashed, we sit down with Chris Blevins, CST, FAST, Senior...

Sterile Processing 101: When Things Go Wrong 25.05.2026 31:26

Even the best systems have moments when things go wrong. What matters most is how we respond. In the Season 19 finale of Sterile Processing 101, Jen Parrott returns to discuss what happens when things go wrong like wet packs, missing instruments, failed indicators, delays, and breakdowns in the process. This episode is a powerful...

Sterile Processing 101: Storage, Shelf Life, and Event-Related Sterility 18.05.2026 51:59

How much thought do we really give to packaging… until something goes wrong? In today’s interview, we explore the often-overlooked world of storage, shelf life, and event-related sterility with Malinda Elammari, CEO of Crown Point Consulting. From blue wrap and rigid containers to peel packs and transport practices, this episode breaks down why packaging is...

Sterile Processing 101: Reading the Tray – Indicators, Tape, Filters, and What They Actually Mean 11.05.2026 29:37

How do you know the tray you just opened is truly ready for your patient? In Episode 6 of Sterile Processing 101, we sit down with Adam Okada to take a closer look at the indicators, tape, filters, and packaging features that communicate critical sterility information before instruments ever reach the field. Join us as...

Sterile Processing 101: Sterilization Methods Explained – Steam, Low-Temp, & IUSS 04.05.2026 46:10

In this week’s episode, we take a practical look at the science behind sterilization with Bobby Parker from Beyond Clean. From steam cycles to low-temperature, this episode breaks down the different ways instruments are processed and discusses why each method matters. You’re also going to gain a clearer understanding of indicators, sterility assurance, and why...