Join us for an engaging lineup of virtual seminars focused on best practices, emerging trends, and innovations in the operating room.
Upcoming Webinars
Change management during a time of persistent uncertainty
Join Phyllis S. Quinlan, PhD, RN, NPD-BC, President/CEO of MFW Consultants to Professionals, as she shares her insights on one of the more pressing challenges for leaders in the 21st Century: managing change in the face of persistent uncertainty. Today’s leaders must adopt an agile, flexible mindset to be prepared to address the ever-changing events in today’s world. Change management is an essential skill for any leader in healthcare. However, how do you support a change-weary staff as they try to respond to the need to adjust their practice and modify systems without creating cynicism and weakening morale? This session will provide a frank discussion and present practical approaches to building staff fortitude in an unpredictable, ever-changing industry.
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize the importance of understanding the effects of persistent uncertainty and its impact on your staff.
- Explain why today’s leader needs to adopt a Pioneer Spirit.
- Construct an outline that features the elements of effective, sustainable Change Management.
Professional Development: A Cockpit View of Credentialing Levels
Navigate the evolving landscape of professional development in this insightful webinar designed for perioperative leaders and nursing professionals. Attendees will gain a clear, high-level understanding of the many forms of credentialing—what they mean, how they differ, and how they impact your career journey. This webinar also aims to clarify the definitions and distinctions between certificates, certifications, certificates of mastery, and microcredentials, unpacking the credentialing process and the strategic benefits that each offers in advancing professional growth and validating expertise. Whether you’re seeking to boost your resume, guide staff development, or better understand the value behind various credentials, this webinar offers the essential tools and terminology to chart a confident course forward.
- Differentiate between certificates, certifications, microcredentials, and certificates of mastery in the context of professional development
- Describe the credentialing process and identify the key components and requirements of each credentialing type
- Evaluate the professional and organizational benefits of pursuing certification and other formal credentials.
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Sustaining the Perioperative Nursing Workforce
This webinar explores strategies aimed at sustaining the perioperative nursing workforce. From nursing school to career pathways, a continuous plan for developing perioperative expertise is critical. At the root of all efforts is competency building, first as direct care givers early in career, then pathways to educator, leader and scholar. Collaboration is key ask is sharing of successful strategies among peers.
- Understand the move in contemporary nursing education toward competency-based learning.
- Identify essential elements for recruitment and retention of nursing graduates.
- Explain collaborative initiatives that hold the potential to shape the future of perioperative nursing to create a resilient workforce.
The Business of Anesthesia: Strategies for Profitability in a Challenging Labor Market
Amid rising labor costs, staffing shortages, and shrinking reimbursement rates, managing anesthesia services profitably has become increasingly complex. In this timely and insightful webinar, Collin Pick, MSN, CRNA, chief of anesthesia at Physician Partners of America, breaks down the key operational, financial, and staffing considerations impacting anesthesia in ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) and hospital settings. Attendees will gain actionable strategies for optimizing staffing models, controlling costs, and adapting to a shifting reimbursement landscape—all while maintaining high standards of care. Whether a clinical leader, administrator, or ASC manager, viewers will gain practical tools to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and position their facility for long-term sustainability in anesthesia care delivery.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the key drivers behind the current anesthesia staffing crisis and understand how these trends affect care delivery and operational efficiency.
- Evaluate different anesthesia staffing models (MD, CRNA, CAA) for cost-effectiveness, compliance, and scalability within various clinical environments.
- Implement practical strategies to manage anesthesia labor costs, optimize OR utilization, and mitigate the impact of supply shortages and declining reimbursement rates.
Designing Healthcare Spaces on Purpose: How to Execute a solid plan to design and build efficient ORs: Presented by Stryker
Are you building an ASC, partnering with Administration to equip an outpatient facility or interested in learning about principles that will help your support your hospital’s new OR project? Please join us as we learn from one of the top Med Device Planning, Design and Construction Teams in partnership with a veteran CEO who has done all of the above. We will share key insights that will allow you to make informed decisions, provide key considerations, and ease the planning process as you support the development of new surgical spaces.
Learning Objectives:
- Key Principles to consider when designing an operating room
- How to equip your facility for future expansion
- Understanding how partnering with a company that offers multiple products throughout the continuum of care can benefit your ASC
Optimizing the OR: Strategic Insights for Perioperative Business Leaders
Join us for an insightful webinar featuring Zachary Tudor, Perioperative Business Operations Manager at Northwestern Medicine and Program Chair of the 2026 OR Business Management Summit, as he delves into the evolving landscape of perioperative business management. Drawing from his extensive experience, Mr. Tudor will explore key themes shaping the future of OR efficiency and profitability. This session will provide a strategic overview of business topics such as technology integration, labor and supply cost management, and scheduling processes, setting the stage for more in-depth discussions at the upcoming conference in Austin, Texas, February 9–11. This webinar is designed for perioperative business leaders committed to advancing their operational strategies. If you are seeking to enhance your OR’s operational performance, this is a must-watch preview of the comprehensive, thought-provoking content awaiting you at the conference.
- Gain insights into the latest developments in perioperative business operations, including technology adoption and cost management strategies.
- Identify and apply innovative solutions to improve OR efficiency and patient outcomes.
- Explain how key themes will be expanded upon in detailed sessions at the OR Business Management Conference, providing a roadmap for continued professional growth.
President of MFW Consultants & a successful nurse entrepreneur, Phyllis is a healthcare consultant and has practiced as a Legal Nurse Consultant specializing in defense since 2004. During her nursing career, Phyllis has held positions in clinical, education & administrative positions in a variety of practice venues.
She is a Certified Professional Coach by the International Coaching Federation and is a Fellow of the Institute of Coaching. Phyllis uses the tools of emotional intelligence, applied positive psychology, and character strength building when working with her clients.
She was invited to be the career coach for the American Nurses Association-New York State Chapter in 2021 and has lectured extensively across the USA & Canada on subjects including but not limited to resilience, professionalism, leadership development, and creating and sustaining healthy work environments.
She has published several articles, is active on social media and is often featured on professional webinars. She is the author of Rediscover the Joy of Being A Nurse: A Holistic Approach to Recovery from Compassion Fatigue and Bringing Shadow Behavior Into the Light of Day: Effectively Assessing & Managing Bullying and Incivility in Healthcare.
Dawn Whiteside, DNP, MSN-Ed, RN, CNOR, NPD-BC, RNFA is the Director of Education and Professional Development of the Competency & Credentialing Institute. Dr. Whiteside has over 35 years of experience as a perioperative nurse in many roles including circulator, scrub, first assistant, team leader, charge nurse, manager, and educator. She has been working in professional development with CCI for over 11 years. Dr. Whiteside has authored numerous articles and has presented at various conferences over her career. She participated with a research team to help validate the Ulrich Precepting Model as a standardized evidence-based approach to preceptor training. She serves on the ABSNC Board of Directors as well as the editorial board for MD Publishing. As an educator, Dr. Whiteside is passionate about developing educational materials for all members of the perioperative team.
Dr. Stephanie Woods returns to Texas Woman’s after serving six years as dean and professor of the Hunt School of Nursing at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in El Paso. She previously served as associate dean for nine years at the Houston J. and Florence A. Doswell School of Nursing at Texas Woman’s Dallas campus.
She currently is a co-investigator for a five-year Hispanic Serving Institute grant focused on pathways into nursing and studying the at-risk nursing student.
Woods earned a bachelor’s degree from Texas Woman’s, a master’s degree from the University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio and a doctoral degree from the University of Texas at Austin.
She has served on the boards of Parkland Health and Hospital System and Texas Health Resources Presbyterian, as well as the DFW Hospital Council Foundation board while in Dallas. In El Paso, she served on the boards of United Way and Executive Forum, a professional organization of women leaders.
Woods is active in the Association of Nurse Leaders (AONL), Texas Nurses Association (TNA), and American Association for the History of Nursing (AAHN). She also has served on the national board of directors for the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, and recently ended service as treasurer for the AAHN.
Collin is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) and currently serving as Chief of Anesthesia for Physician Partners of America. He received his Master’s in Nursing and Anesthesia from Rush University in Chicago, IL, and has been practicing since 2000.
During his career, Collin has provided anesthesia services for a wide range of surgical cases including open-heart, specialized thoracic, general surgery, orthopedic, and in-office sedation. Collin’s approach and appreciation of comfort for overall patient experience is notable in practice.
As Chief of Anesthesia, Collin actively partners with other departments to collaboratively increase patient safety, reduce errors in scheduling, and to streamline operational workflows. Adhering to reimbursement guidelines, Collin is a financial advocate for this nationwide ASC organization.
Ben has been with Stryker for 17 years, serving the past 4 years on their Planning, Design, and Construction team. He received his BA in Architecture from Yale University in 2000, is a proud father of 5, and resides in Grand Rapids, MI.
