Editor's Note It’s hard to say whether staffing issues, finances, patient safety, or other areas are most daunting for nurse leaders who are new managers. That’s why the New Manager Track at the annual OR Manager Conference aims to cover the waterfront. One of the biggest benefits of attending the…
Editor's Note OR Manager Conference attendees: Today is the LAST day to purchase conference session recordings before the price increases. Visit the conference bookstore to pre-order yours now! OR Manager Conference and PACU Manager Summit 2019 Registration is Now Open! Reserve your seat before January 31 to receive the lowest…
Editor's Note After a riveting opening keynote in 2017, Cy Wakeman returned to open the 2018 OR Manager Conference on Monday, September 17, at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee, with compelling messages for the audience. Wakeman, president and founder of Reality-Based Leadership, is the author of: No Ego: How…
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, 2019 OR Manager Conference Registration, and the grand prize of $1,000 cash. There are…
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/Post Op. Poster authors…
Editor's Note Technological advances have made robotic surgery an attractive option for many procedures. Whether you’re considering an upgrade for existing equipment or purchasing robots for the first time, the Surgical Robotics Showcase at the annual OR Manager Conference at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee, provides an opportunity…
Editor's Note The PACU Manager Summit, launched in 2017, has doubled in size and will once again offer best practices for improving patient satisfaction and outcomes. Held in conjunction with the OR Manager Conference, the PACU Manager Summit is a 3-day program with an in-depth workshop and numerous breakout sessions.…
Editor's Note The OR Manager Conference Exhibit Hall opens at 4 pm on September 17 and features more than 180 exhibitors (see participating vendors at www.ormanagerconference.com). “Music City” will be celebrated with activities including whiskey tasting, a Best Boot Contest, and giveaways. (Attendees: Be sure to wear your favorite Western…
Editor's Note Appropriate nursing staff mix is important for quality care, and understanding how staffing skill mix affects outcomes allows policymakers and clinicians to make good staffing decisions, finds this study. Researchers from the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario analyzed 626 studies on the effectiveness of RNs on clinical, patient,…
Editor's Note Accountable care organizations (ACOs) and other value-based payment (VBP) models are increasing in the US, and there is no longer any question of whether private payers and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will continue to support value-based payments, according to the August 14 Health Affairs…
