The lingering effects of the recession continue to affect OR staffing, according to results of the 20th annual OR Manager Salary/Career Survey. Like last year, most OR directors and managers (78% vs 80% in 2009) said the economic downturn has had an impact on staffing. But this year's results indicate stability and a few glimpses of optimism. OR directors reported less use of almost all strategies for adjusting staffing in response to economic pressure and, for some, declining case volume.
The past 10 years of data from the OR Manager…
Takeaways OR leaders have experienced financial gains over the past…
Takeaways The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated staffing problems, and although some…