Perioperative Leadership

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Session: The case for disrupting, revolutionizing OR, SPD education

Editor's Note Disrupting traditional education is imperative to improve quality, retention, and safety in OR and SPD environments, said Hank Balch, Founder and President of First Case Media, in a Wednesday morning session at the 2024 OR Manager Conference. Balch described his overall vision for education as ensuring that “the…

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By: Matt Danford
October 30, 2024
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Session: What talented nurses want from potential employers

Editor's Note Focusing on mentorship programs and continuous learning, Amy Bethel, MPA, BSN, RN, NE-BC, offered advice for attracting and retaining talented nurse leaders Tuesday afternoon at the 2024 OR Manager Conference. Good leaders often share core qualities, and style matters, said Bethel, who is nurse educator with OR Manager.…

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By: Matt Danford
October 30, 2024
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Session: Ace in the workplace—The business savvy new manager

Editor's Note In this session focused on the roles and responsibilities of a business manager in the perioperative environment, Blas Brown, Jr, MBA, business director of perioperative services at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, emphasized the importance of technical and interpersonal skills. Specifically, he said, being business savvy is key to…

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By: Tarsilla Moura
October 30, 2024
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Session: Empowered nurses advocate for policy change, workplace safety

Editor's Note Real-world experience in Texas—where more than 650 nurses marched on the capitol in support of workplace violence legislation—informed much of yesterday’s OR Manager Conference presentation on nurse legislative and policy advocacy from Serena Bumpus, DNP, RN, NEA-BC. Although nurses make up the largest healthcare workforce—around 5.2 million across…

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By: Matt Danford
October 28, 2024
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Perioperative leaders gather at 2024 OR Manager Conference

Editor's Note Three days of education and networking await perioperative professionals attending this week’s OR Manager Conference (ORMC), which runs through Wednesday, October 30 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. By the time today’s keynote speaker begins an address on resilience and mental health, many attendees will already have…

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By: Matt Danford
October 25, 2024
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Study: Preoperative nutrition program reduces surgical complications, costs

Editor's Note A system-wide preoperative nutrition program resulted in shorter hospital stays and fewer postoperative complications across the Allegheny Health Network, according to a study presented at the American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress 2024. Medical Xpress reported the news October 18. According to the article, researchers analyzed data from…

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By: Matt Danford
October 24, 2024
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Free well-being curriculum supports nurse leaders

Editor's Note In honor of World Mental Health Day October 10, the American Nurses Foundation announced a free curriculum for improving nurse support and well-being. The free curriculum is available to all nurses. It includes an overview, a training guide for nurse leaders, an implementation guide, and the complete course,…

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By: Matt Danford
October 24, 2024
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Survey: Pay increases continue for healthcare executives

Editor's Note Base salaries for healthcare executives rose by a median of 4.6%, according to the 2024 Health Care Management and Executive Compensation Survey from consulting firm SullivanCotter. Published October 17 on Business Wire, the survey includes data from nearly 3,300 organizations and 45,000 leaders. According to an October 17…

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By: Matt Danford
October 23, 2024
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Educational program enhances perioperative nurses' knowledge on pressure injury prevention

Editor's Note A study led by researchers at Yeshiva University showed an educational intervention program significantly improved perioperative nurses’ understanding of pressure-injury prevention, with the benefits lasting for at least six months following the training. Results were published August 23 in Applied Nursing Research. Conducted among 354 nurses from 11…

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By: Matt Danford
October 23, 2024
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Newsweek announces 2025 rankings for best ASCs in the US

Editor's Note Newsweek on October 16, in collaboration with Statista, released its 2025 rankings for America's Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs), recognizing 650 top-performing ASCs across the US. These rankings highlight excellence in outpatient surgical care, showcasing centers that provide efficient, high-quality procedures such as colonoscopies, cataract surgical procedures, knee…

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By: Tarsilla Moura
October 23, 2024
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