Editor's Note The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) on September 12 designated the recall by Allergan of its Natrelle Biocell textured breast implants as Class I, the most serious. The recall was initiated because of a six times higher rate of breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), a cancer…
Editor's Note The OR Manager of the Year Award has long been a highlight of the annual OR Manager Conference, and this year’s winner was recognized on Thursday, September 19, along with winners of two other awards. The 2019 OR Manager of the Year recipient is Vangie Dennis, MSN, RN,…
Editor's Note OR Manager Conference heads to Las Vegas next year. It’s a safe bet that attendees will find another exceptional educational opportunity waiting for them at The Mirage. Save the date: September 30-October 2, 2020!
Editor's Note Those attending the conference should visit the conference bookstore to pre-order conference session recordings. Today is the LAST day to purchase them before the price increases. OR Manager Conference and PACU Manager Summit 2020 Registration is now open! Reserve your seat before January 31 to receive the lowest…
Editor's Note Burnout among physicians has been widely reported as a nationwide crisis, but nurses also work under great pressure and are equally vulnerable. Hassan A. Tetteh, MD, knows this all too well, and he delivered a compelling and inspiring message during the opening keynote at this year’s OR Manager…
Editor's Note More than 60 posters representing the work of perioperative community members are on display in the Exhibit Hall during the OR Manager Conference. Poster sessions include the latest research, best practices, and case studies in infection control, innovation, operations, patient safety, process improvement, and PACU/Postop. Poster authors will…
Editor's Note The renowned “Build Your Dream OR” contest, held during the annual OR Manager Conference and PACU Manager Summit, gives attendees a chance to win prizes including a Kate Spade purse, gift cards, Google Home, 2020 OR Manager Conference Registration, and the grand prize of $1,000 cash. There are…
Editor's Note The OR Manager Conference Exhibit Hall opens at 4 pm on September 18 and features more than 180 exhibitors (see participating vendors at www.ormanagerconference.com). In true New Orleans spirit, a Mardi Gras Kickoff Party begins at 5 pm with a jazz procession setting the tone as attendees enjoy…
Editor's Note A strong community spirit has been a mainstay of the OR Manager Conference for more than 30 years. Regardless of age, years of experience, or specific job, everyone benefits from peer-to-peer interaction. In addition to “Ask Me Anything” breakout sessions that offer informal Q&A opportunities to learn, the…
Editor's Note On Thursday, September 19, Meredith Broussard, assistant professor and associate director at the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute, New York University, will deliver a breakfast presentation: “How will artificial intelligence change the OR as we know it?” Broussard’s remarks will amplify the information published in a special series…
