Joint Commission updates policy on notification of changes
Editor's Note The Joint Commission on September 21 announced an update of its policy on notification of changes in accredited organizations, which will take effect October 1. Previously, organizations had to notify the Joint Commission within 30 days after a significant change. The new policy requires organizations to provide written…
OR leaders answer ‘burning questions’ during special roundtable session
Editor's Note OR Manager Conference attendees absorbed the wisdom of past OR Manager of the Year Award winners during a roundtable session on September 23. The session, moderated by Carol Pehotsky, DNP, RN, CPAN, ACNS-BC from the Cleveland Clinic, provided access to thought leaders who have grappled with every kind…
OR Manager Conference to expand horizons in 2017
Editor's Note The 2016 OR Manager Conference concluded on Friday, September 23, by announcing an expanded 2017 annual conference. The conference, which will take place October 2-4, 2017, at the Gaylord Palms in Orlando, Florida, will host a co-located PACU Manager Summit. The PACU Manager Summit, presented by OR Manager,…
Hybrid OR exhibit offers an engaging, dynamic learning experience
Editor's Note Multiple product demonstrations by hybrid OR equipment vendors and three town hall sessions with the Hybrid OR Steering Committee members gave OR Manager Conference attendees ample opportunity on September 22 to learn about the latest technology and best uses for these unique operating rooms. Town hall sessions covered…
OR Manager Conference award winners honored
Editor's Note The OR Manager of the Year Award has long been a highlight of the annual conference, and this year’s winner was recognized on September 22 along with winners of two brand new awards. Patricia Jean Ljubi, MBA, BA, RN, director of clinical and perioperative services at University Hospitals…
LINQ Rooftop Soirée: A glimmer of Las Vegas glamor for conference attendees
Editor's Note OR Manager attendees on Thursday evening got a bird’s eye view of Las Vegas from on top of the strip’s newest hotel, the LINQ. Guests of OR Manager’s Night Out: The LINQ Rooftop Soirée first entered in style on a red carpet and received an exclusive souvenir photo…
OR Manager Conference opens with compelling keynote
Editor's Note The annual OR Manager Conference kicked off on September 21 with a moving keynote address on compassionate caregiving. Marcus Engel, MS, CSP, author of The Other End of the Stethoscope, survived a car accident that left him permanently blind but eternally grateful for his healthcare providers. His experience…
New manager bootcamps get succession planning off to a speedy start
Editor's Note Experienced OR leaders tapped into a deep knowledge base to equip new managers with critical thinking skills during several bootcamps on September 21. Two of the four sessions focused on human resources management, arguably the hardest part of any OR manager’s job. Amy Bethel, MPA, RN, NE-BC, from…
OR Manager Conference Day 2: Learning, limelight, and the LINQ
Editor's Note Day 2 of the 2016 OR Manager Conference starts at 6:30 am PT with a breakfast presentation by Ecolab on the impact an OR environmental hygiene program can have on operating room culture and cleanliness. The presentation, led by Maria Kramer, BSN, RN, and Susan Kriznik, RN, CIC,…
OR Manager Conference Bookstore to open today
Editor's Note The annual OR Manager Conference Bookstore, featuring 100+ titles, opens at 8:00 am PT today in the Octavius Ballroom at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas. Books will be categorized by subject matter: clinical/study material, inspirational, conflict resolution, leadership, and finance, as well as books authored by 2016 OR Manager…