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Data-Driven OR Management

Caresyntax

The challenges for operating room (OR) managers are universal: improving surgical workflow efficiency while providing high-quality, reliable, safe patient care. She began as a regular staff nurse, then quickly progressed from coordinator, manager, educator, and director to service line administrator. “I’m

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Hot Leader Spotlight-Surgical Services Leader #137319

HealthLinx: Surgical Services

Managed Numerous ORs Simultaneously Managed the perioperative anesthesia flow of units covering 13 ORs within the Main Hospital OR. Managed Outpatient Surgery Center with 4 OR rooms and 3 ENDO rooms through all phases of care. Included in OR management is the oversight of 72 staff members in these areas.

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8 Steps to Manage a Technology Rollout that Leads to Improved OR Performance

Caresyntax

Kat is the System Director of Surgical Services at UHS-owned Northern Nevada Health System, where she oversees the ambulatory surgery center and both of the system’s acute-care facilities. She says there were three goals for the pilot: reduce faxing and manual steps, improve OR management, and simplify OR scheduling. “We

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Hot Leader Spotlight – Interim Surgical Services Leader #169741 

HealthLinx: Surgical Services

This leader has held a VP level position for the last five years after being in both director and OR manager roles. Efficient Patient Care Led to Outcomes Improvements Revised processes led to reduction of trauma implants related to spine with cost savings of $5 Million. Take a peek at a few career highlights below.

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Tips to Improve OR Turnover Time, On-Time Starts, and Utilization with Data

Caresyntax

In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, the integration of data-driven practices is heralding a new era of efficiency and patient care. Since then, she has spearheaded initiatives in the optimization of Operating Room (OR) management.

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Day 1 in the OR: Finding Perspective in a Chaotic Case

The Circulating Life

This is the group of scrub techs and nurses that I worked with for the week. An OR that was dedicated to the common goals of safe patient care and positive surgical outcomes. Providing quality surgical care and improving the lives of others is something that transcends geographical boundaries and cultural differences.

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MERITS OF PHYSICIAN ANESTHESIOLOGY

The Anesthesia Consultant

Are we physicians or are we glorified advanced practice nurses?” The surgical attendings were the kings, the students were the peasants, the nurses and techs were serfs, and the anesthesiologists were the whipping boys for the surgeons. You have the opportunity to change lives for hundreds of patients per year.