But, Why? Privileges, Credentials, & Why They Matter

02/24/25 • 39 min

🚨 SEASON 14 FINALE! 🚨

What happens before a surgeon steps into the OR? How do we know they’re actually qualified to perform a procedure? 🤔

In the Season 14 finale of #FirstCase, we’re pulling back the curtain on credentialing and privileging with Nyleen Flores, Chief Administrative Officer at Lake Oconee Orthopedics. She’s diving deep into the gatekeeping process that protects patient safety—and trust us, there’s a lot you probably don’t know!

🎙️ Tune in as we discuss: ✅ The real process behind vetting surgeons and staff ✅ Why OR teams should question who is performing a case ✅ How credentialing can prevent medical disasters before they happen

This conversation will change the way you see surgical care. Don’t miss it! 🎧

#SurgicalSafety #PatientSafety #PerioperativeNursing #HealthcarePodcast #OperatingRoom

🚨 SEASON 14 FINALE! 🚨

What happens before a surgeon steps into the OR? How do we know they’re actually qualified to perform a procedure? 🤔

This conversation will change the way you see surgical care. Don’t miss it! 🎧

#SurgicalSafety #PatientSafety #PerioperativeNursing #HealthcarePodcast #OperatingRoom

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Suture is something every OR professional encounters daily, yet many of us were never properly taught how much about them. Why is suture sizing so confusing? What’s the difference between absorbable and non-absorbable sutures, and when should each be used?

In this episode of First Case, we’re diving deep into the world of suture, breaking down monofilament vs. multifilament options, discussing how suture coatings impact healing, and uncovering common mistakes that could affect patient outcomes. Whether you're a seasoned perioperative professional or just starting out, this conversation will give you the confidence to navigate suture selection like a pro. Tune in now!

#operatingroom #ornurse #scrubtech #surgery #perioperative

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Perioperative Nursing Around the World: OR Nursing in the US Navy

Season 14 is a wrap! And while we wait for Season 15, we're bringing you an audio version of an interview we did with Stella Yau during Perioperative Nurses Week!

In this interview, we're talking with Stella Yau about her experience as a perioperative nurse in the US Navy. As she tells her story, you'll hear about nursing school education in the United States, about the additional responsibilities for nursing students in an ROTC Program, you'll learn what it was like for her as nurse serving in the Navy, and how she has used her experiences to influence her career now as a civilian perioperative nurse.