Editor's Note Curious to learn how hurricane-impacted health organizations are navigating supply chain challenges? What about the latest trends in ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), AI-driven scheduling software, or the workings of the hospital C-suite? Designed specifically for perioperative business leaders seeking to optimize efficiency and increase profitability, the 2025 OR…

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How should responsibilities associated with C-sections be divided between the OR team and the OB/GYN department at a staff-strapped rural hospital? This was just one of many questions I had never considered prior to attending the 2024 OR Manager Conference, which drew perioperative professionals to the MGM Grand in Las…

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Editor's Note During Perioperative Nurses Week, OR Manager celebrated the incredible dedication and leadership of perioperative nurses who make a difference every day in the lives of their patients and teams. The expertise, compassion, and tireless commitment these nurses provide are the backbone of surgical care. In case you missed…

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Editor's Note Focusing on mentorship programs and continuous learning, Amy Bethel, MPA, BSN, RN, NE-BC, offered advice for attracting and retaining talented nurse leaders Tuesday afternoon at the 2024 OR Manager Conference. Good leaders often share core qualities, and style matters, said Bethel, who is nurse educator with OR Manager.…

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Editor's Note Three days of education and networking await perioperative professionals attending this week’s OR Manager Conference (ORMC), which runs through Wednesday, October 30 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. By the time today’s keynote speaker begins an address on resilience and mental health, many attendees will already have…

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Editor's Note In honor of World Mental Health Day October 10, the American Nurses Foundation announced a free curriculum for improving nurse support and well-being. The free curriculum is available to all nurses. It includes an overview, a training guide for nurse leaders, an implementation guide, and the complete course,…

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As perioperative nurse leaders, you are no strangers to change. Healthcare is constantly evolving, and with it, so are the demands on surgical teams and leadership. At OR Manager, we are committed to growing alongside you. As a trusted source for operational and business insights, our role is to adapt…

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Takeaways • OR leaders’ satisfaction with many work factors has increased significantly. • Financial compensation has improved slightly for many leaders. • OR leaders supervise more full-time equivalent (FTE) employees than last year. OR leaders are more satisfied in their work compared to a year ago, and their earnings have…

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Takeaways Providers are generally seeking to reduce use of travelers through strategies such as float pools, training programs, and cultural reforms. However, travelers remain useful as a bridge to permanent staff and for difficult-to-fill positions. Best practices for selection, onboarding, team integration, and performance evaluation are essential for maximizing return…

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Editor's Note Finalists have been announced for the OR Manager awards, an annual program that shines a well-deserved spotlight on the visionary nurse leaders tasked with optimizing workflows, building cohesive teams, and relentlessly advocating for the safety of surgical patients in fast-paced perioperative environments.   The three awards—OR Manager of…

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