OR Manager

MARCH 21, 2024

This past February, the OR Business Management Conference, held in Phoenix, Arizona, brought together business managers of all walks of life. The intimate event was once again a symbiotic blend between More » The post Editorial appeared first on OR Manager.

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OR Manager

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Last month, OR Manager looked back on 5 years of data related to business managers from our annual Salary/Career Survey (pp 1, 16–19).

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OR Manager

MARCH 21, 2024

To best support positive More » The post AI’s pivotal role in transforming OR efficiency, now and in the future appeared first on OR Manager. Surgical procedures are necessary steps in patient journeys—no one wants to have surgery, but most people will need it at some point for care continuity and better quality of life.

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OR Manager

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Ofstead, MSPH, president and CEO of Ofstead More » The post Why OR leaders should revisit sterile processing basics appeared first on OR Manager. In a recent webinar covering sterile processing basics, Cori L.

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OR Manager

MAY 8, 2024

Determining which healthcare facility excels in […] The post Interview with US News & World Report: The journey to introduce new ambulatory surgery center ranking appeared first on OR Manager.

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OR Manager

APRIL 19, 2024

From integrating new technology to navigating shifts in care delivery and mitigating burnout, the most pressing challenges for healthcare organizations tend to be multifaceted problems that demand multifaceted More » The post Unveiling ECRI’s 2024 Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns list appeared first on OR Manager.

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OR Manager

APRIL 19, 2024

.” In a sector rife with occupational hazards—from slips More » The post Recognize, report, prevent: Building accountability for workplace violence appeared first on OR Manager.

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OR Manager

MARCH 21, 2024

The promise of quicker recovery and fewer complications from sedation, anesthesia, and pain management have drawn clinicians and patients alike to procedures performed in ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) and More » The post Procedural sedation analgesia considerations for ASC leaders appeared first on OR Manager.

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OR Manager

MARCH 21, 2024

From nurse managers to cardiac surgeons, all modern healthcare professionals must train consistently to remain current with the latest guidelines More » The post How gamification improves OR training, outcomes appeared first on OR Manager.

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OR Manager

MARCH 21, 2024

Like the OR, the More » The post Safe postop patient recovery: A day in the PACU leader role appeared first on OR Manager. Critical assessment and rapid response are essentials skills for perioperative staff members, and that goes double for perioperative leadership. Patient-centered leadership is a must.

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OR Manager

MARCH 21, 2024

Over the decades, surgical scrubs have undergone a significant transformation, evolving from simple More » The post Surgical scrub evolution and the future of smart medical attire appeared first on OR Manager.

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OR Manager

MARCH 21, 2024

As recently as August 2023, Forbes published an article that cited a More » The post How data puts the ‘value’ in value-based care appeared first on OR Manager. It happens more often that one might realize.

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OR Manager

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Back in 1996, the HealthCare Information Privacy and Affordability Act More » The post Editorial appeared first on OR Manager. Confusion on this topic seems just as rampant today as in the early 2000s, amid the widespread adoption of electronic health records.

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OR Manager

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

As researchers More » The post Nurse leaders on how to improve nurse wellness, reduce burnout appeared first on OR Manager. High levels of burnout among nurses is not a new phenomenon—but the COVID-19 pandemic thrust it into public view, and now, acknowledgement that it is happening is widespread and mainstream.

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OR Manager

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

“Our number one goal at ECRI is to reduce preventable harm,” stresses Jason Launders, MSC, former director of More » The post Unveiling ECRI’s 2024 top 10 health technology hazards list appeared first on OR Manager.

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OR Manager

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

It is driven in part by the COVID-19 pandemic, which brought new focus to the need for adequate stockpiles of personal protective equipment More » The post Breaking down the surgical gown: Disposable versus reusable, latest innovations appeared first on OR Manager.

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OR Manager

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The health systems are also asking other providers to join them. […] The post Healthcare providers call for universal platform for recall, other supply disruption alerts appeared first on OR Manager.

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OR Manager

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Now More » The post CNOR specialty designations distinguish uncommon skillsets appeared first on OR Manager. The Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI) is excited to announce a new development in our certified perioperative nurse (CNOR®) certification program: the introduction of specialty designations.

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OR Manager

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Although all three professions project to see earnings increases over the next decade, when adjusted for […] The post Nurses projected to see greatest increase in hourly wage by 2033, new study finds appeared first on OR Manager.

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OR Manager

JANUARY 31, 2024

This new technology is intended to simplify and streamline ultrasound workflow, while enhancing quality assurance […] The post Sonio, AI-powered prenatal ultrasound management solution, announces implementation by Pediatrix MFM Practice appeared first on OR Manager.

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Pima Medical Institute

MARCH 15, 2024

I knew a bachelor’s degree would increase my salary and would be helpful for future supervisory or management positions. The flexibility of online classes made it manageable for me to work full-time at Salem Health, a level II trauma center with a level III NICU, while pursuing my degree.

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HealthLinx: Surgical Services

JUNE 9, 2023

Managed Numerous ORs Simultaneously Managed the perioperative anesthesia flow of units covering 13 ORs within the Main Hospital OR. Managed Outpatient Surgery Center with 4 OR rooms and 3 ENDO rooms through all phases of care. Included in OR management is the oversight of 72 staff members in these areas.

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HealthLinx: Surgical Services

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

This leader has held a VP level position for the last five years after being in both director and OR manager roles. Meet HealthLinx Surgical Services Department Interim Leader #169741 MSN & BSN Green Six Sigma certified leader with over 20 years of experience. Take a peek at a few career highlights below.

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CaseCTRL

MARCH 10, 2023

EMRs are really good at capturing clinical information and creating medical records, but EMRs were never designed to help surgery scheduling or manage a surgical episode that can span multiple weeks and involve multiple stakeholders. Our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ashvin Dewan, discusses below how the EMR falls short in surgery scheduling.

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Caresyntax

MARCH 12, 2024

She says there were three goals for the pilot: reduce faxing and manual steps, improve OR management, and simplify OR scheduling. “We Improving OR Management The OR scheduling pilot ran from June 1 to Sept 1, 2023 and has already proved successful by several measures. “We It was time-consuming and redundant.

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Concordia Anesthesiology

OCTOBER 12, 2021

OR managers can minimize tardiness by having every patient’s medical records available and complete before the case start time. A prediction bounds analysis by the OR manager will assist in determining the best placement within the existing schedule. Anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other clinical team members must arrive on time.

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NSAA

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

appeared first on NSAA | National Surgical Assistant Association.

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Caresyntax

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Since then, she has spearheaded initiatives in the optimization of Operating Room (OR) management. Martinez’s healthcare journey commenced in 2008 as a nurse, progressing through roles such as OR Circulator and Clinical Supervisor of Perioperative Services before assuming her current position in 2018.

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walkerproject

JANUARY 20, 2021

Solutions are presented for the following areas: Data-based control and management Operating room planning Patient orientation and efficiency Data-based control and management The establishment of a broad-based, platform-specific OR controlling system provides the OR management team with an objective control and management tool.

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The Circulating Life

APRIL 18, 2022

I did end up successfully completing my orientation, and eventually even found myself as the OR Manager for the same operating room that had trained me only a few short years prior. Some were better than others, but I felt like there was something lacking in my training.

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Surgimate

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Surgeons and staff, the coordinators, OR managers, and equipment vendors – shout it from the rooftops. Communication is key, preventing any “I didn’t get the memo” moments. Should You Record the Reasons for Cancellations?

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The Circulating Life

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

In that time, I’ve circulated, scrubbed, been an OR Manager, and an Orthopedic Team Leader. We falsely believe that we can get to a certain point in our career, or in our years of experience, where we won’t ever be nervous or uncertain. And I’m here to tell you, that just isn’t true. I’ve been a nurse for 22 years. All of us do.

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MEDITEK

OCTOBER 26, 2021

6 Operating room managers are responsible for the management of inventory. Although surgeons often request new hospital equipment, as an OR manager, your responsibility is to strike a balance. Studies show that ORs are a significant revenue source but also the main source of waste and cost in hospitals.

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The Circulating Life

APRIL 6, 2022

He asked me if I had ever considered getting the Certified Surgical Services Manager ( CSSM ) credential. I didn’t even really know what it was, but since it had the word manager in the title, it wasn’t on my list of things to do. And honestly, I hadn’t.

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