OR Manager

MARCH 21, 2024

The past two issues of OR Manager (February and March 2024) looked back at several years of data from our annual Salary/Career Survey. The first article focused on the changing role of the business manager More » The post Decade of salary data shows mix of small gains, stagnation for OR leaders appeared first on OR Manager.

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OR Manager

MAY 23, 2024

Transitioning to leadership involves many competing pressures, but staff development should be at the top (or at least near the top) of any new perioperative manager’s priority list. The new leader’s More » The post Why developing employees is a key competency for new managers appeared first on OR Manager.

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OR Manager

MAY 23, 2024

“Many of More » The post How awareness evolves to action on surgeon, patient gender gaps appeared first on OR Manager. Evidence points to lack of research and a one-size-fits-all approach to care, including in the OR.

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OR Manager

APRIL 19, 2024

This More » The post Managing challenging employees: How to help appeared first on OR Manager. Even for ORs not facing personnel shortages already, the loss of even one person could significantly burden the remaining staff.

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OR Manager

APRIL 19, 2024

Leaders do that by setting expectations and providing support on a regular basis, particularly when an employee is not functioning More » The post Managing challenging employees: When to let go 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

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

JUNE 23, 2024

In 2020, more than a decade after the World Health Organization (WHO) started advocating that every hospital More » The post State of the huddle: The barriers to and benefits of preop meetings appeared first on OR Manager.

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OR Manager

APRIL 19, 2024

Nonetheless, virtually every one I saw—including those purporting to focus on technology or clinical best practices—had lessons to More » The post Editorial: Perioperative leaders push teamwork, communication at 2024 AORN Expo appeared first on OR Manager.

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OR Manager

APRIL 19, 2024

In surgical settings, the risk is even higher, with up More » The post Surface disinfection: How to play your cards right with UVC light appeared first on OR Manager. Approximately one in 31 hospital patients has at least one infection on any given day, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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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

JUNE 30, 2024

These recent innovations, a subset of telemedical videoconferencing, permit otherwise-unconnected patients in remote areas to interact with doctors and nurses in real time—that is, so long as they can make More » The post Telehealth kiosks extend care to rural communities appeared first on OR Manager.

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OR Manager

JUNE 23, 2024

The literature presents several reasons for why healthcare facilities in rural areas struggle, including shrinking budgets, rising More » The post Rural hospitals contend with challenging opportunities appeared first on OR Manager.

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OR Manager

JUNE 23, 2024

As of May 13, 2024, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had approved nearly 900 AI- and machine More » The post The rise of AI in radiology—and what the future holds appeared first on OR Manager.

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OR Manager

MAY 23, 2024

As the last people to see More » The post Common inspection points for surgical instrumentation appeared first on OR Manager. However, diligently checking every instrument prior to sterilization is essential to ensuring safe, proper functioning.

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OR Manager

MAY 23, 2024

Over 20 years ago, an article from Johns Hopkins published in The New England Journal of Medicine showed that Staphylococcus aureus decolonization of the nares can decrease risk of surgical site infections More » The post Antiseptic nasal decolonization noses ahead appeared first on OR Manager.

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OR Manager

MAY 23, 2024

As the ASC sector continues to grow and More » The post Surgery center culture must prioritize cleaning, hand hygiene appeared first on OR Manager. Ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) play an increasingly crucial role in delivering outpatient surgical care that is efficient, effective, and—most importantly—safe.

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OR Manager

MAY 23, 2024

” More » The post Supply chain stress fractures demand rock-solid continuity planning appeared first on OR Manager. More than 4 years after personal protective equipment production and inventories crashed amid the global COVID-19 pandemic, the “new normal” in healthcare supply chains seems to be “uncertainty.”

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OR Manager

MAY 23, 2024

Approximately 116 new facilities opened in 2023, according to Becker’s ASC Review, and more are planned for More » The post Built to grow: Key elements of planning a new ASC 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

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

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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CaseCTRL

JULY 2, 2024

Efficient operating room (OR) management is crucial in today’s healthcare environment, where the costs associated with running an operating room can range from $30 to $100 per minute. One of the most effective ways to improve OR efficiency is by leveraging advanced surgery scheduling software.

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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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