New service lines can create opportunities for ORs
As hospital administrators face shrinking operating margins, OR leaders are being called upon to create innovative approaches for boosting revenue. Adding a new service line is one option, but it carries both risks and rewards. Only by careful analysis and follow-through can OR leaders hope to tip the balance to…
OR Manager Conference award winners honored
Editor's Note The OR Manager of the Year Award has long been a highlight of the annual OR Manager Conference, and this yearโs winner was recognized on Tuesday, September 18, along with winners of two other awards. The 2018 OR Manager of the Year recipient is Sharon Udy-Janczuk, MSN, RN,…
ASC leaders' satisfaction dips as salaries increase slightly
Leaders of ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) are less satisfied than they were a year ago, according to the OR Manager 2018 Salary/Career Survey. In 2017, 83% were satisfied with their current job or position, compared with 77% this year. Other areas where satisfaction dipped by five percentage points or more…
Pain management policies shifting with wider recreational drug use
Editor's Note The complexity of pain management has increased exponentially, thanks to widespread use of opioids and marijuana. The rising number of patients addicted to opioids has prompted new guidelines and regulations for pain management, and the legalization of marijuana in many states has raised the stakes for patient safety.…
What are the top challenges for today's ASC leaders?
We asked some top ambulatory surgery center (ASC) leaders, including members of OR Managerโs Editorial Advisory Board, to identify the top challenges ASC leaders are facing. Here are their responses. We believe you will see some of your own challenges reflected in their comments. Mary Stewart, MSN, BSN, RN…
New resources from OR Manager
Editor's Note Cutting costs while improving quality of care is a challenge that can only be met by experienced healthcare providers. With the pending retirements of so many nurse leaders and the difficulty of recruiting and retaining experienced OR nurses, where will this experience come from? OR Manager canโt provide…
Veteran nurse leaders share tips with new managers
Editor's Note Itโs hard to say whether staffing issues, finances, patient safety, or other areas are most daunting for nurse leaders who are new managers. Thatโs why the New Manager Track at the annual OR Manager Conference aims to cover the waterfront. One of the biggest benefits of attending the…
Reminders
Editor's Note OR Manager Conference attendees: Today is the LAST day to purchase conference session recordings before the price increases. Visit the conference bookstore to pre-order yours now! OR Manager Conference and PACU Manager Summit 2019 Registration is Now Open! Reserve your seat before January 31 to receive the lowest…
Back by popular demand: Cy Wakeman kicks off OR Manager Conference
Editor's Note After a riveting opening keynote in 2017, Cy Wakeman returned to open the 2018 OR Manager Conference on Monday, September 17, at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee, with compelling messages for the audience. Wakeman, president and founder of Reality-Based Leadership, is the author of:ย No Ego: How…
Play to win: โBuild Your Dream ORโ contest offers exciting prizes for 2018
Editor's Note The renowned โBuild Your Dream ORโ contest, held during the annual OR Manager Conference and PACU Manager Summit, gives attendees a chance to win prizes including a Kate Spade purse, gift cards, Google Home, 2019 OR Manager Conference Registration, and the grand prize of $1,000 cash. There are…