Downtime Procedures
Downtime Procedures is the podcast where healthcare innovation meets human ingenuity. Hosted by Rich G. Kenny, Chief Clinical Officer at Veritas Labs, and Dr. Dan Weberg, a healthcare leader with expertise in innovation and transformation, this show dives into the real stories behind healthcare’s operational challenges.
Each week features candid conversations with executives, frontline leaders, and innovators tackling everything from workforce transformation to crisis management. Hear how system failures turn into opportunities for innovation, how leaders navigate complexity, and how healthcare can harmonize human touch with digital transformation.
Subscribe now to hear stories of resilience, leadership, and lessons learned when healthcare systems go manual.
Downtime Procedures
07 - RACING TO OPTIMIZE SURGERY: 🏎️ Rich Kenny & Dr. Robert Masson on Team Dynamics, Tech Integration, and Flow State in Healthcare
In this episode of Downtime Procedures, hosts Rich G Kenny and Dr. Robert Masson—neurosurgeon, tech innovator, and racing enthusiast—discuss the parallels between high-performance racing teams and surgical teams. They explore how meticulous preparation, team synchronization, and cutting-edge technology can transform patient care. Dr. Masson shares insights on building cohesive teams, leveraging technology to reduce disorientation in the OR, and why nursing leadership is essential for healthcare’s future.
Best Moments:
- 01:10 Dr. Masson’s racing background and its connection to healthcare
- 04:20 Why surgery is a team sport: The importance of every role
- 07:00 How disorientation affects surgical teams and patient outcomes
- 09:15 Introducing XX: Tech to enhance OR communication and workflow
- 12:30 Building flow state and trust in complex medical teams
- 16:40 Balancing high expectations with psychological safety
- 21:00 Breaking down silos: Elevating nursing voices in healthcare
- 24:45 How AI and real-time data improve efficiency and accuracy
- 28:00 Looking ahead: Dynamic learning and future tech applications
Tune in to hear how racing insights, innovative software, and teamwork can revolutionize the surgical experience—for both clinicians and patients!
