OR Manager Conference award winners honored
The OR Manager of the Year Award has long been a highlight of the annual conference, and this yearโs winner was recognized on October 3 along with winners of two other awards. The 2017 OR Manager of the Year recipient is Michael A. Hofmann, BSN, RN, regional director of perioperative…
New resource available for postop management
With payment models continually shifting, many healthcare providers are still struggling to meet requirements imposed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The importance of teamwork to manage the entire episode of patient care and prevent readmissions canโt be overemphasized. To help navigate some of these issues, OR Manager…
Bootcamps provide ballast for new OR managers
OR managers fairly new to their positions filled their toolboxes during two new manager bootcamps on October 2. Arguably the hardest part of any OR managerโs job is the human resources element. Handling performance issues and understanding the requirements of the Family Medical Leave Act, for example, are two areas…
From dawn to dark: Full slate of education and fun at OR Manager Conference
Attendees at the 2017 OR Manager Conference enjoyed an exceptionally full day on October 3 that began with a breakfast presentation by Ecolab on leadershipsโ role in and methods for improving environmental hygiene in the OR. The presentation was led by Cynthia Spry, MA, MSN, RN, CNOR, CBSPDT. Keynotes included:…
Reminders
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 2018 Registration is Now Open! Reserve your seat before December 31 to receive the lowest rate of…
Thank You For Registering
Thank You For Registering for the Data-Driven Analytics for Better Perioperative Decision Making 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 1-888-707-5814 or [email protected]
Data-Driven Analytics for Better Perioperative Decision Making
Free Webinar: Data-Driven Analytics for Better Perioperative Decision Making Wednesday, November 1 12:00-1:00 pm
Poster gallery features 45+ poster sessions and 10.0 contact hours
More than 45 posters representing the work of perioperative community members are on display in the Exhibit Hall during the OR Manager Conference. Poster sessions include latest research, best practices, and case studies in infection control, innovation, operations, patient safety, process improvement, andโnew for 2017โPACU/Postop. Poster authors will be available…
Play to win: โBuild Your Dream ORโ contest offers many prizes
The renowned Build Your Dream OR contest returns this year to help celebrate the 30th anniversary of the OR Manager Conference. Attendees can win prizes including an Amazon Dot, Kate Spade purse, and massage gift card, simply by attending sessions, participating in networking events, visiting exhibitor booths, and using the…
OR Manager Conference keynote gazes at healthcare crystal ball
What does the future of healthcare look like? Thatโs a complex question being pondered by patients, providers, and lawmakers alike. OR Manager Conference attendees gained some important insights during the opening keynote address by David C. Chin, MD, MBA, on Monday, October 2. Dr Chin, Distinguished Scholar at the Johns…