A good day starts with a solid succession plan
Editor's Note
On Wednesday, September 18, attendees at the annual OR Manager Conference will have a unique opportunity to map out succession planning with advice from experienced OR leaders.
During a breakfast panel discussion, Donna Doyle, DNP, RN, CNOR, NE-BC, senior advisor, surgical services at OhioHealth Grant Medical Center; Dawn Vocke, MSN, MBA, RN, CNOR, clinical director surgical services at UPMC St Margaret; and Susan Walczak, MSN, RN, NE-BC, talent acquisition consultant and lead consultant at UCSF Medical Center; will share their tips for filling vacancies and bridging across-generational relationship gaps. The panel will be moderated by Stephanie Davis, MSHA, RN, CNOR, CSSM, vice president of surgical services at HCA Healthcare.
The breakfast and presentation, “How Deep is Your Bench? Planning your Succession Line-Up,” take place 7-8 am in Great Hall A&D.
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