Play to win: ‘Build Your Dream OR’ contest offers exciting prizes for 2018
Editor's Note The renowned “Build Your Dream OR” 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…
Poster gallery features 60+ poster sessions and 10.0 contact hours
Editor's Note More than 60 posters representing the work of perioperative community members are on display in the Exhibit Hall during the OR Manager Conference. Poster sessions include the latest research, best practices, and case studies in infection control, innovation, operations, patient safety, process improvement, and PACU/Post Op. Poster authors…
Thank you for registering for the November 2018 webinar
Thank you for registering for the OR Supply Chain Management Simplified: Best Practices for Using Technology to Work Smarter, Lower Costs, and Optimize Patient Care webinar. You should receive a confirmation email shortly with instructions on how to access the webinar. If you do not receive this email, please contact us at…
[Free Webinar] OR Supply Chain Management Simplified
OR Supply Chain Management Simplified: Best Practices for Sustaining Change and Using Technology to Work Smarter, Lower Costs, and Optimize Patient Care Thursday, November 1, 2018 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET | 1 CE [form november-2018-webinar-elevate-registration] Sponsored by:
Surgical Robotics Showcase debuts at OR Manager Conference
Editor's Note Technological advances have made robotic surgery an attractive option for many procedures. Whether you’re considering an upgrade for existing equipment or purchasing robots for the first time, the Surgical Robotics Showcase at the annual OR Manager Conference at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee, provides an opportunity…
PACU Manager Summit: Year 2
Editor's Note The PACU Manager Summit, launched in 2017, has doubled in size and will once again offer best practices for improving patient satisfaction and outcomes. Held in conjunction with the OR Manager Conference, the PACU Manager Summit is a 3-day program with an in-depth workshop and numerous breakout sessions.…
OR Manager Conference Day 1 Highlights
Editor's Note The OR Manager Conference Exhibit Hall opens at 4 pm on September 17 and features more than 180 exhibitors (see participating vendors at www.ormanagerconference.com). “Music City” will be celebrated with activities including whiskey tasting, a Best Boot Contest, and giveaways. (Attendees: Be sure to wear your favorite Western…
Researchers create database of 70 years of RN effectiveness
Editor's Note Appropriate nursing staff mix is important for quality care, and understanding how staffing skill mix affects outcomes allows policymakers and clinicians to make good staffing decisions, finds this study. Researchers from the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario analyzed 626 studies on the effectiveness of RNs on clinical, patient,…
Value-based payment models moving forward
Editor's Note Accountable care organizations (ACOs) and other value-based payment (VBP) models are increasing in the US, and there is no longer any question of whether private payers and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will continue to support value-based payments, according to the August 14 Health Affairs…
Is nursing ready for competition from for-profit, nonhealthcare companies?
Editor's Note With the announcement by Amazon, Berkshire-Hathaway, and JP Morgan to form a nonprofit consortium to manage costs and quality of healthcare for their employees, nursing leaders are looking at its implications and asking questions: Is nursing care affordable if it is not linked to improved outcomes? What price…