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Recognize, report, prevent: Building accountability for workplace violence
Anyone doubting the prevalence of workplace violence (WPV) in the healthcare setting need only search online for “injuries to healthcare workers.” In a sector rife with occupational hazards—from slips and falls to sharps injuries and infections—a significant portion of the links are sure to mention WPV, with many even focusing…
Cancer diagnoses rise; shift to younger demographic
Editor's Note: Although overall mortality from cancer continues to decline, diagnoses continue to increase and have shifted from older to middle-aged adults. These are among the conclusions of the latest report from the American Cancer Society, which was published in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians. “Among adults younger than 50…
Editorial
Access to quality care in rural areas has been making headlines since the pandemic began. The issue of ensuring appropriate access to services in rural and community hospitals is not a new concern. But with the unprecedented number of shutdowns—not only of certain departments and service lines but also total…
NURSES MONTH FLASH SALE: OR Manager Conference
Happy National Nurses Month! As a thank you for making a difference in the lives of patients each day, OR Manager Conference is proud to offer a spectacular discount to attend the 2023 conference, taking place September 18-20, 2023, at Music City Center in Nashville, TN. Promo code NURSESMONTH will…
Nancy Norton, RN, Announced as Closing Keynote Speaker at the 2023 OR Manager Conference
ROCKVILLE, MD – April 25, 2023 – The OR Manager Conference, a premier educational opportunity for perioperative leaders, has announced that Nancy Norton, RN, will be a keynote speaker at the 2023 conference, taking place from September 18-20, 2023, at Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Norton will present The…
2023 Conference Agenda Announced
The 2023 OR Manager Conference agenda is now available online! Visit our website to learn all about the sessions and speakers who will be joining us this year in Nashville, TN. The 2023 program features three pre-conference workshops, more than 45 sessions across six breakout tracks, more than 80 expert speakers,…
OR Manager Conference Program Committee Meets to Construct 2023 Agenda
The OR Manager Conference will take place September 18–20, 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee, at Music City Center. The Program Committee overseeing the OR Manager Conference met recently to develop the 2023 conference program. At the meeting, committee members focused on developing hot topics and recruiting new speakers not seen at…
Editorial
This year, the OR Manager Conference is celebrating 35 years of bringing together OR managers and directors and helping the perioperative community educate, learn, and network. Since the early days of this great conference, OR Manager has expanded the agenda and the exhibit floor to include various education offerings, including…
OR Manager Award nominations accepted through August 26
Throughout the past year, you have likely drawn inspiration from someone on your team or an industry colleague. This person is always ready to help, makes your facility a better work environment, or goes the extra mile to ensure quality outcomes even when not asked to assist. Now is the…
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