First in a series on selecting and hiring perioperative nurses and integrating them into the staff. OR managers have often sought the magic bullet for recruiting and retaining qualified RN circulators. In 10 years of developing a successful model for onboarding perioperative RNs, we've learned that success requires a kaleidoscope…

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The lingering effects of the recession continue to affect OR staffing, according to results of the 20th annual OR Manager Salary/Career Survey. Like last year, most OR directors and managers (78% vs 80% in 2009) said the economic downturn has had an impact on staffing. But this year's results indicate…

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The OR business manager position has gained ground in the past 5 years. Well over one-third (37%) of ORs responding to the OR Manager Salary/Career survey have business managers, compared with 24% in 2004. For the second year, the survey included specific questions about the OR business manager. The OR…

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OR leaders face tightened budgets, loss of benefits in wake of recession OR leaders say the economic downturn has hit surgical services, according to results of the 19th annual OR Manager Salary/Career Survey. Nearly two-thirds (63%) of OR managers and directors have been asked to cut their annual operating budget…

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Nearly half of ORs (48.5%) in an online survey by OR Manager say they have implemented the World Health Organization (WHO) Surgical Safety Checklist. Of those, almost two-thirds (64%) say they think it has improved patient safety. Several said the checklist helped avert serious errors. The online survey was sent…

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The recession has hit hospital ORs. In all, 80% of OR managers and directors responding to the 19th annual OR Manager Salary/Career Survey said the economic downturn has affected their OR staffing. The most common effects have been reduced overtime and elimination of open positions. Over one-third have required staff…

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Profile of the typical OR manager The typical head of a hospital OR in the OR Manager Salary/Career Survey: Earns an annual salary of $115,000 for an administrative director, $100,000 for a director, and $87,000 for a nurse manager Received a raise of 4.3% Holds the title of administrator/administrative director…

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More ORs are adding a business manager role—and seeing responsibilities expand. More than one-third (38%) responding to this year's OR Manager Salary/Career Survey have an OR business manager, up from 20% in 2003. This year's survey asked more questions about this position. The average salary reported for OR business managers…

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Physician satisfaction with the OR Represents the experiences of 27,671 physicians practicing at 302 hospitals/facilities nationwide between January 1 and December 31, 2007. Courtesy of Press Ganey. Some surgeons who are the hospital's biggest revenue generators are also the least happy physicians, according to a report by Press Ganey. Of…

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Staff shortages continue to challenge OR managers and directors, according to the 18th annual OR Manager Salary/Career Survey for 2008. In the eighth year the staffing questions have been asked, the percentage of open positions was unchanged for RNs, with positions open slightly longer than a year ago. Once again,…

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