OR Manager

JUNE 30, 2025

Having been knocked out cold by a More » The post Hidden head injury hazards expose cracks in OR safety culture appeared first on OR Manager. One of the most sobering moments in the career of anesthesiologist Cornelius Sullivan, MD, occurred not as a caretaker in the OR, but as a patient in the emergency department.

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OR Manager

JUNE 17, 2025

As we take part in the celebrations happening this month, it is worth revisiting this February 2023 OR Manager article, titled “Building leadership diversity” and authored by Cynthia Saver, MS, RN, which speaks directly […] The post Blast from the past: 8 strategies to build diversity in leadership appeared first on OR Manager.

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OR Manager

JUNE 24, 2025

A strategically assembled committee, representing diverse facility […] The post OR Business Management Summit Announces 2026 Program Committee appeared first on OR Manager. The event will take place February 9–11, 2026, at the Hilton Austin in Austin, TX.

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Caresyntax

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The challenges for operating room (OR) managers are universal: improving surgical workflow efficiency while providing high-quality, reliable, safe patient care. They monitor from the time the patient arrives at the hospital for surgery until the time that they have a nurse assigned to them.

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OR Manager

JULY 30, 2024

The administrator of an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) wears many hats, doing every odd job in the book to keep their free-standing center safe, compliant, and operational. But what does “wearing many More » The post ASC management is a skill: A day in the administrator role appeared first on OR Manager.

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OR Manager

JULY 30, 2024

According to Tanna et More » The post Unpacking the impact of private investment on innovation, ASCs appeared first on OR Manager. Those who make healthcare their business understand this as well.

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OR Manager

MAY 23, 2024

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

MARCH 10, 2023

Does your team find your EMR surgery scheduling functions to be lacking? Are users searching multiple calendars, task lists, or encounters to get the information they need to schedule surgery? Ashvin Dewan, discusses below how the EMR falls short in surgery scheduling.

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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

JULY 30, 2024

However, a recent interview with OR Manager More » The post Smart knee’s advance heralds future of proactive postop care appeared first on OR Manager. Hip, shoulder, elbow, ankle—whatever the source of a patient’s discomfort, orthopedic surgeon John Dundon, MD, maintains the same high standards of care.

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OR Manager

AUGUST 28, 2024

For many in the healthcare industry, imagining surgery without onsite sterile processing seems unthinkable. Then again, performing total joints in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) was unthinkable 10 years More » The post Offsite sterilization fuels onsite efficiency for lean ASCs appeared first on OR Manager.

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OR Manager

JUNE 23, 2024

million times per year in inpatient and outpatient hospital settings as well as ambulatory surgery More » The post Ambulatory endoscopy management strategies keep patients, finances healthy appeared first on OR Manager. Performed more than 17.1

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OR Manager

MARCH 21, 2024

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. 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.

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OR Manager

AUGUST 1, 2024

Surgical volume in ASCs continues to increase, according to the 2024 OR Manager Salary/Career Survey, but the rise has corresponded with limited improvements in staffing. This year, 60% of respondents reported More » The post Survey: ASC volume rising amid limited staffing improvement appeared first on OR Manager.

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OR Manager

JULY 30, 2024

Although I am not a healthcare professional, working for OR Manager offers a peek behind the curtain. appeared first on OR Manager. What I have learned so far has left me feeling a bit conflicted. When I took this job back in December, I More » The post Surgical ethics: Does money speak louder?

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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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Surgimate

DECEMBER 8, 2023

But just like in any epic movie, there’s a plot twist waiting to unfold – a surgery gets canceled. But the show must go on – the surgery cancellation policy and protocol ensure that everyone is notified, the block time doesn’t go to waste, and rescheduling starts immediately. Why Have a Surgery Cancellation Policy?

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OR Manager

MAY 23, 2024

Are you part of the ambulatory surgery center (ASC) construction boom? 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. If so, you’re not alone.

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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

AUGUST 28, 2024

According to a More » The post Pilot project takeoff proves promise of AI staff optimization appeared first on OR Manager. However, one challenge stands out among the rest: OR staffing shortages.

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OR Manager

APRIL 19, 2024

The past 10 years of data from the OR Manager Salary/Career Survey reflects many challenges in the healthcare environment, particularly those associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. ASC leader respondents More » The post ASC staffing woes persist in era of increased surgical volume 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

AUGUST 28, 2024

Human trafficking (HT) is a global public health crisis and one of the fastest growing criminal enterprises that grosses hundreds of billions of dollars annually, all of which are tax-free profits made off the More » The post How perioperative staff can combat human trafficking—Part 1 appeared first on OR Manager.

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OR Manager

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Lack of education and knowledge on HT and anti-trafficking measures is More » The post How perioperative staff can combat human trafficking—Part 2 appeared first on OR Manager.

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OR Manager

JULY 30, 2024

Factoring in the ever-expanding aging population, projections show the figure for knee replacements alone will More » The post The US News journey to introduce a new ‘best’ ASCs ranking 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

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

ASC leaders’ satisfaction has increased significantly compared to a year ago, according to the 2024 OR Manager Salary/Career Survey. In all, 81% of respondents were satisfied with their current job/position More » The post Survey: Satisfaction up, compensation stable for ASC leaders appeared first on OR Manager.

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OR Manager

JUNE 23, 2024

Holding clinics to the same standard adds to the challenge, whether they are associated with More » The post Scaling standards from sterile processing department to clinic appeared first on OR Manager.

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HealthLinx: Surgical Services

JUNE 9, 2023

Meet HealthLinx Surgical Services Leader #137319 MSN, BSN, & AND This leader has 13 years of progressive leadership expertise as both a manager and director across PAT, Day Surgery, PACU, ENDO, Pain Management and Outpatient Surgery. Included in OR management is the oversight of 72 staff members in these areas.

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OR Manager

JULY 30, 2024

“Not at all,” More » The post The toll of excess inventory and the role of ecommerce appeared first on OR Manager. . “Aren’t these needed here?” ” I asked incredulously.

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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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SpecialtyCare

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

According to OR Manager , SPD staff need to visit the OR — and vice versa — so that there’s a better understanding of the practical workings and challenges present in each department. OR Manager recommends a committee specifically to handle challenges such as when to use immediate-use steam sterilization. #4

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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

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

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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