Can’t-miss sessions at OR Manager Conference—handpicked by your peers

Editor's Note

With healthcare leaders stretched thin by staffing shortages, financial pressures, and the constant need to adapt, the 2025 OR Manager Conference agenda couldn't be more timely—or more practical.

We asked our Program Committee members to share the sessions they're prioritizing this year. Their picks promise real solutions and real insight into perioperative leaders' most pressing challenges, from building stronger teams and service lines to tackling burnout and operational inefficiencies.

If you haven't registered yet, don't wait: Early Bird savings end this Friday, July 11—save $200 when you register today!

🔎 For every perioperative leader

Maximizing or financial performance: strategies for cost management, capital planning & ROI optimization

Selected by: Tracy Hoeft-Hoffman, MSN, MBA, RN, CASC

Your OR is a revenue driver—but are you capturing its full potential? This session dives deep into cost inefficiencies and decision-making that directly affect the bottom line.

Creating transparent paths to career growth to retain staff and boost morale

Selected by: Tracy Hoeft-Hoffman, MSN, MBA, RN, CASC & Beverly Kirchner, BSN, RN, CNOR, CASC

Retention starts with clarity. Learn how one organization mapped career ladders to help staff see their future—and stay for it.

Advocacy in action: empowering your teams toward legislative integration & safety excellence

Selected by: Tracy Hoeft-Hoffman, MSN, MBA, RN, CASC

Give your staff the tools to speak up for safety, influence policy, and build a proactive, accountable culture.

💡 For ASC leaders

Developing a complex spine and total joint service line program in the ASC

Selected by: Cindy Hess, MSN, RN, FNP-C, CNAMB & Beverly Kirchner, BSN, RN, CNOR, CASC

As complex procedures migrate to the outpatient setting, this session offers insights from facilities that have performed over 1,200 spine and 500 joint cases annually—safely and profitably.

Supporting a successful transition from clinician to leader

Selected by: Cindy Hess, MSN, RN, FNP-C, CNAMB & Beverly Kirchner, BSN, RN, CNOR, CASC

Discover the skills new leaders need to thrive in both clinical and operational roles in this must-attend for anyone developing internal talent pipelines.

💬 For culture builders & new leaders

Using cognitive rehearsal to battle incivility in the OR

Selected by: Leiran Cornish, MBA-HM, BSN, RN

Toxic behavior has no place in the OR. This session shows how to train staff to recognize and respond to incivility before it threatens safety or team morale.

They don't want to be us—redefining or leadership for the next generation

Selected by: Leiran Cornish, MBA-HM, BSN, RN

Attract and retain the next wave of leaders by engaging a changing workforce with empathy and authenticity.

Bridge the gap: finding a common mission between the OR and SPD

Selected by: Cindy Hess, MSN, RN, FNP-C, CNAMB

Strengthen interdepartmental relationships and reduce friction by understanding the mutual value the SPD and OR bring to patient care.

Time is running out

This year's OR Manager Conference, October 28-30 in Anaheim, CA, is your chance to learn, connect, and recharge alongside fellow leaders who know exactly what you're up against. Register by Friday, July 11 to lock in $200 in Early Bird savings—and secure your spot in the sessions that can transform your leadership and operations.