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    Key Solutions for Improving Organizational Efficiency

    Surgical Directions
    February 21, 2025
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    Key Solutions for Improving Organizational Efficiency

    Surgical Directions
    February 21, 2025
    Driving Organizational Efficiency in Surgical Services: Key Strategies for 2025

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    Driving Organizational Efficiency in Surgical Services: Key Strategies for 2025

    Surgical Directions
    February 19, 2025
    Driving Organizational Efficiency in Surgical Services: Key Strategies for 2025

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    Driving Organizational Efficiency in Surgical Services: Key Strategies for 2025

    Surgical Directions
    February 19, 2025
    Surgical Directions’ 2025 Insights: Transformative Strategies for Healthcare Leaders

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    Surgical Directions’ 2025 Insights: Transformative Strategies for Healthcare Leaders

    Surgical Directions
    January 29, 2025
    Surgical Directions’ 2025 Insights: Transformative Strategies for Healthcare Leaders

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    Surgical Directions’ 2025 Insights: Transformative Strategies for Healthcare Leaders

    Surgical Directions
    January 29, 2025
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    AHA Associates Bringing Value Podcast – Episode 72: Revitalizing the Anesthesia Department Workforce with City of Hope

    Leslie Basham, Lisa Jordan, Kathleen Wessel
    December 11, 2024
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    AHA Associates Bringing Value Podcast – Episode 72: Revitalizing the Anesthesia Department Workforce with City of Hope

    Leslie Basham, Lisa Jordan, Kathleen Wessel
    December 11, 2024
    In this episode, Kathleen Wessel, VP of Business Management and Operations at the AHA, is joined by Henry Tomasuolo, Senior Vice President for Support Services at Boston Children’s Hospital; Angus Bruce, Enterprise Director, Sterile Processing Department, at Boston Children's; Leslie Basham, President and CEO of Surgical Directions; and Amanda Kieser Montgomery, Managing Director, Client Services, at Surgical Directions, to discuss how Surgical Directions partnered with Boston Children’s Hospital to revolutionize its Central Sterile Processing Department.

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    AHA Associates Bringing Value Podcast – Episode 57: Revolutionizing Patient Quality, Care, and Safety at Boston Children’s Hospital

    Leslie Basham, Amanda Kieser Montgomery, Angus Bruce, Henry Tomasuolo, Kathleen Wessel
    December 11, 2024
    In this episode, Kathleen Wessel, VP of Business Management and Operations at the AHA, is joined by Henry Tomasuolo, Senior Vice President for Support Services at Boston Children’s Hospital; Angus Bruce, Enterprise Director, Sterile Processing Department, at Boston Children's; Leslie Basham, President and CEO of Surgical Directions; and Amanda Kieser Montgomery, Managing Director, Client Services, at Surgical Directions, to discuss how Surgical Directions partnered with Boston Children’s Hospital to revolutionize its Central Sterile Processing Department.

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    AHA Associates Bringing Value Podcast – Episode 57: Revolutionizing Patient Quality, Care, and Safety at Boston Children’s Hospital

    Leslie Basham, Amanda Kieser Montgomery, Angus Bruce, Henry Tomasuolo, Kathleen Wessel
    December 11, 2024
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    AHA Associates Bringing Value Podcast – Episode 29: Executing a Safe and Efficient Hospital Move to Increase Growth with Hackensack Meridian Health

    Lucy Pereira-Argenziano, Jason Klopotowski, Supriya Patel
    December 11, 2024
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    AHA Associates Bringing Value Podcast – Episode 29: Executing a Safe and Efficient Hospital Move to Increase Growth with Hackensack Meridian Health

    Lucy Pereira-Argenziano, Jason Klopotowski, Supriya Patel
    December 11, 2024
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    4 Benefits of Reallocating Block Time

    Surgical Directions
    December 5, 2024
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    4 Benefits of Reallocating Block Time

    Surgical Directions
    December 5, 2024
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    Outcomes of Abandoned Surgical Days

    Surgical Directions
    December 5, 2024
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    Outcomes of Abandoned Surgical Days

    Surgical Directions
    December 5, 2024
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    Rapid Innovation with Merlin – Solving Block Management Issues & Improving OR Efficiency

    Michael Besedick, Kartik Bhatt
    December 5, 2024
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    Rapid Innovation with Merlin – Solving Block Management Issues & Improving OR Efficiency

    Michael Besedick, Kartik Bhatt
    December 5, 2024
    Rapid Innovation with Merlin – Solving Block Management Issues & Improving OR Efficiency

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    Merlin™ Anesthesia ContractCompare Saves Hospitals Over $2 Million Since Launch

    Surgical Directions
    December 4, 2024
    Rapid Innovation with Merlin – Solving Block Management Issues & Improving OR Efficiency

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    Merlin™ Anesthesia ContractCompare Saves Hospitals Over $2 Million Since Launch

    Surgical Directions
    December 4, 2024
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    A Team Approach to Flip Room Allocation

    Trish Delgrosso
    November 5, 2024
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    A Team Approach to Flip Room Allocation

    Trish Delgrosso
    November 5, 2024
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    Flip Room Outcomes

    Trish Delgrosso
    November 5, 2024
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    Flip Room Outcomes

    Trish Delgrosso
    November 5, 2024
    Flip Room Decisions Backed by Data

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    Flip Room Decisions Backed by Data

    Trish Delgrosso
    November 5, 2024
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    Flip Room Decisions Backed by Data

    Trish Delgrosso
    November 5, 2024
    Flip Room Criteria 3: Turnaround Time

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    Flip Room Criteria 3: Turnaround Time

    Trish Delgrosso
    November 5, 2024
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    Flip Room Criteria 3: Turnaround Time

    Trish Delgrosso
    November 5, 2024
    Flip Room Criteria 2: Number of Cases

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    Flip Room Criteria 2: Number of Cases

    Trish Delgrosso
    November 5, 2024
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    Flip Room Criteria 2: Number of Cases

    Trish Delgrosso
    November 5, 2024
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    Flip Room Criteria 1: Case Duration

    Trish Delgrosso
    November 5, 2024
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    Flip Room Criteria 1: Case Duration

    Trish Delgrosso
    November 5, 2024
    Surgeon, Flip Room

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    Flip Room Complications

    Trish Delgrosso
    November 5, 2024
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    Flip Room Complications

    Trish Delgrosso
    November 5, 2024
    Improved flip room policies

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    Setting Guardrails for Flip Rooms

    Trish Delgrosso
    November 5, 2024
    Improved flip room policies

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    Setting Guardrails for Flip Rooms

    Trish Delgrosso
    November 5, 2024
    Flip Room Inefficiencies

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    Flip Room Inefficiencies

    Trish Delgrosso
    November 5, 2024
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    Flip Room Inefficiencies

    Trish Delgrosso
    November 5, 2024
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    Why Surgeons Want Flip Rooms

    Trish Delgrosso
    November 4, 2024
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    Why Surgeons Want Flip Rooms

    Trish Delgrosso
    November 4, 2024
    Leveraging Data-Driven Solutions for Optimizing Flip Rooms

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    Scrub In Ep. 5 | Leveraging Data-Driven Solutions for Optimizing Flip Rooms

    Trish Delgrosso
    November 4, 2024
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    Scrub In Ep. 5 | Leveraging Data-Driven Solutions for Optimizing Flip Rooms

    Trish Delgrosso
    November 4, 2024
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    The Impact of Dedicated Surgical Specialty Nursing Teams to Improve Patient Outcomes and Surgeon and Nursing Satisfaction

    Javier Donaghy
    November 1, 2024
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    The Impact of Dedicated Surgical Specialty Nursing Teams to Improve Patient Outcomes and Surgeon and Nursing Satisfaction

    Javier Donaghy
    November 1, 2024
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    Optimize Flip Rooms to Increase Surgeon Access and Productivity

    Surgical Directions
    October 24, 2024
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    Optimize Flip Rooms to Increase Surgeon Access and Productivity

    Surgical Directions
    October 24, 2024
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    Enhancing Surgeon Access and Efficiency Through Optimized Flip Rooms

    Surgical Directions
    October 23, 2024
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    Enhancing Surgeon Access and Efficiency Through Optimized Flip Rooms

    Surgical Directions
    October 23, 2024
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    Leveraging Data-Driven Solutions for Optimizing Flip Rooms

    Trish Delgrosso
    October 21, 2024
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    Leveraging Data-Driven Solutions for Optimizing Flip Rooms

    Trish Delgrosso
    October 21, 2024
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    Educating & Training to Prevent Cyber Risks

    Leslie Basham
    September 20, 2024
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    Educating & Training to Prevent Cyber Risks

    Leslie Basham
    September 20, 2024
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    Addressing Equity in Healthcare

    Leslie Basham
    September 20, 2024
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    Addressing Equity in Healthcare

    Leslie Basham
    September 20, 2024
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    Workforce Shortages Since COVID

    Leslie Basham
    September 19, 2024
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    Workforce Shortages Since COVID

    Leslie Basham
    September 19, 2024
    Workforce Shortages & Retention

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    Workforce Shortages & Retention

    Leslie Basham
    September 19, 2024
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    Workforce Shortages & Retention

    Leslie Basham
    September 19, 2024
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    Well-being & Mental Health of Healthcare Workers

    Leslie Basham
    September 19, 2024
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    Well-being & Mental Health of Healthcare Workers

    Leslie Basham
    September 19, 2024
    Technological Advancements & AI in Healthcare

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    Technological Advancements & AI in Healthcare

    Leslie Basham
    September 19, 2024
    Technological Advancements & AI in Healthcare

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    Technological Advancements & AI in Healthcare

    Leslie Basham
    September 19, 2024
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    Reducing Waste in Healthcare

    Leslie Basham
    September 19, 2024
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    Reducing Waste in Healthcare

    Leslie Basham
    September 19, 2024
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    Overview of Healthcare Trends

    Leslie Basham
    September 19, 2024
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    Overview of Healthcare Trends

    Leslie Basham
    September 19, 2024
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    Margin Compression & Financial Pressures

    Leslie Basham
    September 19, 2024
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    Margin Compression & Financial Pressures

    Leslie Basham
    September 19, 2024
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    Health Equity & Access to Care

    Leslie Basham
    September 19, 2024
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    Health Equity & Access to Care

    Leslie Basham
    September 19, 2024
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    Financial Burdens and the Impact on Care Delivery

    Leslie Basham
    September 19, 2024
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    Financial Burdens and the Impact on Care Delivery

    Leslie Basham
    September 19, 2024
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    Ensuring Quality Care Amid Financial Challenges

    Leslie Basham
    September 19, 2024
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    Ensuring Quality Care Amid Financial Challenges

    Leslie Basham
    September 19, 2024
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    Encouraging AI Adoption Safely

    Leslie Basham
    September 19, 2024
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    Encouraging AI Adoption Safely

    Leslie Basham
    September 19, 2024
    Cybersecurity in Healthcare

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    Cybersecurity in Healthcare

    Leslie Basham
    September 19, 2024
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    Cybersecurity in Healthcare

    Leslie Basham
    September 19, 2024
    Cybersecurity & AI Threats in Healthcare

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    Cybersecurity & AI Threats in Healthcare

    Leslie Basham
    September 19, 2024
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    Cybersecurity & AI Threats in Healthcare

    Leslie Basham
    September 19, 2024
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    AI in Surgery and Patient Care

    Leslie Basham
    September 19, 2024
    AI in Surgery and Patient Care

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    AI in Surgery and Patient Care

    Leslie Basham
    September 19, 2024
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    Addressing Health Equity and Partnering with Communities

    Leslie Basham
    September 19, 2024
    Diverse healthcare leaders

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    Addressing Health Equity and Partnering with Communities

    Leslie Basham
    September 19, 2024
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    Scrub In Ep. 4 | Future of Healthcare: Trends in Finance, Workforce, Cybersecurity, AI, and Health

    Leslie Basham
    September 18, 2024
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    Scrub In Ep. 4 | Future of Healthcare: Trends in Finance, Workforce, Cybersecurity, AI, and Health

    Leslie Basham
    September 18, 2024
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    Scrub In Podcast Ep 3 | Solving the Nurse Staffing Conundrum – Introducing Merlin Nurse Staffing

    Barbara McClenathan, Michael Besedick
    September 18, 2024
    Surgical Directions

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    Scrub In Podcast Ep 3 | Solving the Nurse Staffing Conundrum – Introducing Merlin Nurse Staffing

    Barbara McClenathan, Michael Besedick
    September 18, 2024
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    Scrub In Podcast Ep. 2 | Finding Win Wins for Surgical Services During the Anesthesia Crisis

    Katherine Grichnik, Barbara McClenathan, Lindsay Lowder
    September 18, 2024
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    Scrub In Podcast Ep. 2 | Finding Win Wins for Surgical Services During the Anesthesia Crisis

    Katherine Grichnik, Barbara McClenathan, Lindsay Lowder
    September 18, 2024
    Surgical Directions

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    Scrub In Podcast Ep. 1 | Building Volume and Value Transforming Surgical Services

    Dr. Tom Blasco, Greg Rugani, Trish Delgrosso, Kate Liang
    September 18, 2024
    Surgical Directions

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    Scrub In Podcast Ep. 1 | Building Volume and Value Transforming Surgical Services

    Dr. Tom Blasco, Greg Rugani, Trish Delgrosso, Kate Liang
    September 18, 2024
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    Surgical Directions Introduces Merlin Nurse Staffing Module: Revolutionizing OR Staffing with Predictive Analytics

    Surgical Directions, Barbara McClenathan, Michael Besedick
    September 18, 2024
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    Surgical Directions Introduces Merlin Nurse Staffing Module: Revolutionizing OR Staffing with Predictive Analytics

    Surgical Directions, Barbara McClenathan, Michael Besedick
    September 18, 2024
    2024 Hospital Trends: Factors for Healthcare Workforce Shortages

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    2024 Hospital Trends: Factors for Healthcare Workforce Shortages

    Leslie Basham
    September 16, 2024
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    2024 Hospital Trends: Factors for Healthcare Workforce Shortages

    Leslie Basham
    September 16, 2024
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    2024 Hospital Trends: Advancing Health Equity

    Leslie Basham
    September 16, 2024
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    2024 Hospital Trends: Advancing Health Equity

    Leslie Basham
    September 16, 2024
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    2024 Hospital Trends: Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

    Leslie Basham
    September 15, 2024
    AI in Healthcare

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    2024 Hospital Trends: Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

    Leslie Basham
    September 15, 2024
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    2024 Hospital Trends: Cybersecurity Measures

    Leslie Basham
    September 15, 2024
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    2024 Hospital Trends: Cybersecurity Measures

    Leslie Basham
    September 15, 2024
    2024 Hospital Trends: Financial Burdens in Healthcare

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    2024 Hospital Trends: Financial Burdens in Healthcare

    Leslie Basham
    September 15, 2024
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    2024 Hospital Trends: Financial Burdens in Healthcare

    Leslie Basham
    September 15, 2024
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    2024 Hospital Focus: Five Trends

    Leslie Basham
    September 15, 2024
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    2024 Hospital Focus: Five Trends

    Leslie Basham
    September 15, 2024
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    The 2024 Hospital Focus: Navigating Five Major Healthcare Trends

    Leslie Basham
    September 15, 2024
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    The 2024 Hospital Focus: Navigating Five Major Healthcare Trends

    Leslie Basham
    September 15, 2024
    Demonstration of the Nurse Staffing Dashboard

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    Demonstration of the Nurse Staffing Dashboard

    Michael Besedick
    September 9, 2024
    Demonstration of the Nurse Staffing Dashboard

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    Demonstration of the Nurse Staffing Dashboard

    Michael Besedick
    September 9, 2024
    Manual vs Automated Staffing Models

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    Manual vs Automated Staffing Models

    Barbara McClenathan
    September 9, 2024
    Manual vs Automated Staffing Models

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    Manual vs Automated Staffing Models

    Barbara McClenathan
    September 9, 2024
    Elevating OR Performance with Digital Innovation

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    Traditional Staffing Models vs Predictive Analytics

    Michael Besedick
    September 9, 2024
    Elevating OR Performance with Digital Innovation

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    Traditional Staffing Models vs Predictive Analytics

    Michael Besedick
    September 9, 2024
    Surgical Services Solutions

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    Surgical Services Solutions During an Anesthesia Crisis

    Katherine Grichnik, Barbara McClenathan, Lindsay Lowder
    September 5, 2024
    Surgical Services Solutions

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    Surgical Services Solutions During an Anesthesia Crisis

    Katherine Grichnik, Barbara McClenathan, Lindsay Lowder
    September 5, 2024
    Predictive Analytics

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    Making Staffing Information Accessible

    Michael Besedick
    August 27, 2024
    Predictive Analytics

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    Making Staffing Information Accessible

    Michael Besedick
    August 27, 2024
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    Impact of COVID on Surgical Services

    Michael Besedick
    August 27, 2024
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    Impact of COVID on Surgical Services

    Michael Besedick
    August 27, 2024
    Our Process of Working with a Client

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    Flexibility in Staffing Tools

    Michael Besedick
    August 27, 2024
    Our Process of Working with a Client

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    Flexibility in Staffing Tools

    Michael Besedick
    August 27, 2024
    How to Respond to the Hospitals’ Mandate of Employment

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    Creating a Comprehensive Staffing Solution

    Michael Besedick
    August 27, 2024
    How to Respond to the Hospitals’ Mandate of Employment

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    Creating a Comprehensive Staffing Solution

    Michael Besedick
    August 27, 2024
    Surgical Directions

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    Building Predictability in Staffing

    Barbara McClenathan
    August 27, 2024
    Surgical Directions

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    Building Predictability in Staffing

    Barbara McClenathan
    August 27, 2024
    Taking OR Performance from Unacceptable to Unbeatable in Less Than 12 Months

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    Benefits of Predictive Staffing

    Barbara McClenathan
    August 27, 2024
    Taking OR Performance from Unacceptable to Unbeatable in Less Than 12 Months

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    Benefits of Predictive Staffing

    Barbara McClenathan
    August 27, 2024
    Surgical Directions, Healthcare Consulting, Healthcare Results

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    Predictive Analytics in Staffing

    Barbara McClenathan
    August 27, 2024
    Surgical Directions, Healthcare Consulting, Healthcare Results

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    Predictive Analytics in Staffing

    Barbara McClenathan
    August 27, 2024
    Surgical Directions

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    Introduction to Staffing Issues

    Barbara McClenathan
    August 27, 2024
    Surgical Directions

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    Introduction to Staffing Issues

    Barbara McClenathan
    August 27, 2024
    Surgical Directions

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    Importance of Predictability in Staffing

    Michael Besedick
    August 27, 2024
    Surgical Directions

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    Importance of Predictability in Staffing

    Michael Besedick
    August 27, 2024
    Surgical Directions

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    Challenges in Manual Staffing Models

    Barbara McClenathan
    August 27, 2024
    Surgical Directions

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    Challenges in Manual Staffing Models

    Barbara McClenathan
    August 27, 2024
    Sterile Processing Improvement Strategies

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    Sterile Processing Improvement Strategies

    Surgical Directions
    August 20, 2024
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    Sterile Processing Improvement Strategies

    Surgical Directions
    August 20, 2024
    5 Areas of Financial Management for Stronger OR Results

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    5 Areas of Financial Management for Stronger OR Results

    Surgical Directions
    August 18, 2024
    5 Areas of Financial Management for Stronger OR Results

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    5 Areas of Financial Management for Stronger OR Results

    Surgical Directions
    August 18, 2024
    8 factors Case Time Efficiency

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    8 Factors That Drive Case Time Inefficiency

    Surgical Directions
    August 15, 2024
    8 factors Case Time Efficiency

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    8 Factors That Drive Case Time Inefficiency

    Surgical Directions
    August 15, 2024
    Developing Leaders

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    Leading with Purpose: Strategies for Effective Healthcare Leadership

    Surgical Directions
    August 14, 2024
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    Leading with Purpose: Strategies for Effective Healthcare Leadership

    Surgical Directions
    August 14, 2024
    Leading with Purpose: Strategies for Effective Healthcare Leadership

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    Leading with Purpose: Strategies for Effective Healthcare Leadership

    Surgical Directions, Jill Schwieters
    August 14, 2024
    Leading with Purpose: Strategies for Effective Healthcare Leadership

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    Leading with Purpose: Strategies for Effective Healthcare Leadership

    Surgical Directions, Jill Schwieters
    August 14, 2024
    Strategies to Reduce Turnover Time

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    Strategies to Reduce Turnover Time

    Surgical Directions
    August 13, 2024
    Strategies to Reduce Turnover Time

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    Strategies to Reduce Turnover Time

    Surgical Directions
    August 13, 2024
    Framework for Managing Supplies

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    Framework for Managing OR Supplies

    Surgical Directions
    August 12, 2024
    Framework for Managing Supplies

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    Framework for Managing OR Supplies

    Surgical Directions
    August 12, 2024
    3 Steps for an Efficient, Productive & Profitable Surgery Department.

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    3 Steps for an Efficient, Productive & Profitable Surgery Department

    Surgical Directions
    August 12, 2024
    3 Steps for an Efficient, Productive & Profitable Surgery Department.

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    3 Steps for an Efficient, Productive & Profitable Surgery Department

    Surgical Directions
    August 12, 2024
    Top 5 evaluation points for anesthesiology contracts

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    Top 5 Evaluation Points for Anesthesiology Contracts

    Surgical Directions
    August 12, 2024
    Top 5 evaluation points for anesthesiology contracts

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    Top 5 Evaluation Points for Anesthesiology Contracts

    Surgical Directions
    August 12, 2024
    3 Steps to Implement Central Sterile Processing Improvements

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    3 Steps to Implement Central Sterile Processing Improvements

    Surgical Directions
    August 12, 2024
    3 Steps to Implement Central Sterile Processing Improvements

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    3 Steps to Implement Central Sterile Processing Improvements

    Surgical Directions
    August 12, 2024
    6 Interventions to Reduce Costs & Increase Revenue

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    6 Interventions to Reduce Costs & Increase Revenue

    Surgical Directions
    August 12, 2024
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    Discover effective workforce solutions for healthcare leaders to foster positive relationships with union staff, creating a more constructive workplace environment.

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    December 7, 2022
    Surgical Directions reduced average repair costs by 60% for Advocate BroMenn Medical Center. Read the healthcare performance improvement case study.

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    Advocate BroMenn Medical Center

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    November 23, 2022
    Surgical Directions reduced average repair costs by 60% for Advocate BroMenn Medical Center. Read the healthcare performance improvement case study.

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    Advocate BroMenn Medical Center

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    November 23, 2022
    Case Study: Driving an ROI through Procedural Services Transformation

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    August 29, 2022
    Case Study: Driving an ROI through Procedural Services Transformation

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    Case Study: Driving an ROI through Procedural Services Transformation

    Surgical Directions
    August 29, 2022
    Pain Management Practice Models and Efficiencies

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    Pain Management Practice Models and Efficiencies

    Joshua Miller
    July 28, 2022
    Pain Management Practice Models and Efficiencies

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    Pain Management Practice Models and Efficiencies

    Joshua Miller
    July 28, 2022
    Taking OR Performance from Unacceptable to Unbeatable in Less Than 12 Months

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    Taking OR Performance from Unacceptable to Unbeatable in Less Than 12 Months

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    June 7, 2022
    Taking OR Performance from Unacceptable to Unbeatable in Less Than 12 Months

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    Taking OR Performance from Unacceptable to Unbeatable in Less Than 12 Months

    Surgical Directions
    June 7, 2022
    Learn strategies for defining staff roles and streamlining operations with Perioperative Optimization to reduce turnover time in healthcare settings.

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    Redefining Staff Roles and Responsibilities Can Help Reduce Turnover Time

    Surgical Directions
    June 5, 2022
    Learn strategies for defining staff roles and streamlining operations with Perioperative Optimization to reduce turnover time in healthcare settings.

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    Redefining Staff Roles and Responsibilities Can Help Reduce Turnover Time

    Surgical Directions
    June 5, 2022
    Surgical Directions - Anesthesia Solutions

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    New Product Launch: Surgical Directions Introduces Anesthesiology Solutions Service Line

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    May 17, 2022
    Surgical Directions - Anesthesia Solutions

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    New Product Launch: Surgical Directions Introduces Anesthesiology Solutions Service Line

    Surgical Directions
    May 17, 2022
    As healthcare evolves, hospitals are constantly searching for ways to make their services more efficient and data-enabled.

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    New Product Launch: Surgical Directions Introduces Merlin™ Analytics

    Surgical Directions
    April 20, 2022
    As healthcare evolves, hospitals are constantly searching for ways to make their services more efficient and data-enabled.

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    New Product Launch: Surgical Directions Introduces Merlin™ Analytics

    Surgical Directions
    April 20, 2022
    Hospital executives can lead a post-pandemic financial recovery by reinvigorating OR performance and reworking OR strategy

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    Plan and Execute an “OR Reset” in 2022

    Surgical Directions
    April 7, 2022
    Hospital executives can lead a post-pandemic financial recovery by reinvigorating OR performance and reworking OR strategy

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    Plan and Execute an “OR Reset” in 2022

    Surgical Directions
    April 7, 2022
    The consolidation of hospitals and providers into larger health systems is changing the landscape of how health care is delivered across the country.

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    System-level Surgical Governance Can Unlock the Benefits of Consolidation

    Kartik Bhatt
    March 29, 2022
    The consolidation of hospitals and providers into larger health systems is changing the landscape of how health care is delivered across the country.

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    System-level Surgical Governance Can Unlock the Benefits of Consolidation

    Kartik Bhatt
    March 29, 2022
    Download the OR improvement whitepaper, "The Surgeon Centered OR," by Surgical Directions.

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    The Surgeon-Centered OR: 3 Steps to Building an Efficient, Productive and Profitable Surgery Department

    Surgical Directions
    March 24, 2022
    Download the OR improvement whitepaper, "The Surgeon Centered OR," by Surgical Directions.

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    The Surgeon-Centered OR: 3 Steps to Building an Efficient, Productive and Profitable Surgery Department

    Surgical Directions
    March 24, 2022
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    Strategies to Accommodate the Surgical Backlog

    Jason Klopotowski
    March 9, 2022
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    Strategies to Accommodate the Surgical Backlog

    Jason Klopotowski
    March 9, 2022
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    Hillcrest Hospital South

    Surgical Directions
    March 4, 2022
    healthcare services consulting

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    Hillcrest Hospital South

    Surgical Directions
    March 4, 2022
    Stipends for Anesthesia Providers

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    Strategies for Reducing Costs in the OR: Cascading Stipends for Anesthesia Providers

    Michael Besedick
    February 22, 2022
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    Strategies for Reducing Costs in the OR: Cascading Stipends for Anesthesia Providers

    Michael Besedick
    February 22, 2022
    Of all the departments housed within a hospital, surgery and perioperative services have statistically been the most significant contributor to revenue.

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    A Patron of Trust and Transparency in the OR

    Leslie Basham
    February 9, 2022
    Of all the departments housed within a hospital, surgery and perioperative services have statistically been the most significant contributor to revenue.

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    A Patron of Trust and Transparency in the OR

    Leslie Basham
    February 9, 2022
    There is no single solution to the anesthesia crisis. Healthcare leaders need a multi-pronged strategy that addresses every aspect of anesthesia coverage. To get started, focus on these key initiatives.

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    3 leadership actions that will help hospitals secure full anesthesia coverage

    Surgical Directions
    December 22, 2021
    There is no single solution to the anesthesia crisis. Healthcare leaders need a multi-pronged strategy that addresses every aspect of anesthesia coverage. To get started, focus on these key initiatives.

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    3 leadership actions that will help hospitals secure full anesthesia coverage

    Surgical Directions
    December 22, 2021
    surgical supply chain consulting

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    Barnabas Health: Central Sterile Processing Challenges

    Surgical Directions
    December 13, 2021
    surgical supply chain consulting

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    Barnabas Health: Central Sterile Processing Challenges

    Surgical Directions
    December 13, 2021
    With experience working with over 400 hospitals, Surgical Directions has observed the greatest opportunity in improving procedural care can usually be found in the process of scheduling and preparing patients for surgery.

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    If your day-of-surgery cancellation rate is greater than 1%, YOU HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY!

    Leslie Basham
    November 4, 2021
    With experience working with over 400 hospitals, Surgical Directions has observed the greatest opportunity in improving procedural care can usually be found in the process of scheduling and preparing patients for surgery.

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    If your day-of-surgery cancellation rate is greater than 1%, YOU HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY!

    Leslie Basham
    November 4, 2021
    With the continued outmigration of ambulatory surgery from the OR and the increasing payer pressures to improve value, the hospital operating room, by necessity, is undergoing rapid change. Tracking same-room turnover time (TOT) has become Surgical Directions’ best indicator of a client’s overall efficiency and a teamwork-focused culture.

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    Case Turnover Time: A great way to track your OR’s overall efficiency and teamwork

    Surgical Directions
    October 22, 2021
    With the continued outmigration of ambulatory surgery from the OR and the increasing payer pressures to improve value, the hospital operating room, by necessity, is undergoing rapid change. Tracking same-room turnover time (TOT) has become Surgical Directions’ best indicator of a client’s overall efficiency and a teamwork-focused culture.

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    Case Turnover Time: A great way to track your OR’s overall efficiency and teamwork

    Surgical Directions
    October 22, 2021
    How Hospitals Can Increase OR Profitability

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    How Hospitals Can Increase OR Profitability: 6 Interventions to Reduce Costs & Increase Revenue in Surgical Services

    Surgical Directions
    October 20, 2021
    How Hospitals Can Increase OR Profitability

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    How Hospitals Can Increase OR Profitability: 6 Interventions to Reduce Costs & Increase Revenue in Surgical Services

    Surgical Directions
    October 20, 2021
    Discover what you can do to help stop this by downloading the “Decrease uncertainty to combat burnout, boost retention” whitepaper today.

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    Decrease Uncertainty to Combat Burnout, Boost Retention

    Dr. Tom Blasco, Joshua Miller, Barbara McClenathan
    August 31, 2021
    Discover what you can do to help stop this by downloading the “Decrease uncertainty to combat burnout, boost retention” whitepaper today.

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    Decrease Uncertainty to Combat Burnout, Boost Retention

    Dr. Tom Blasco, Joshua Miller, Barbara McClenathan
    August 31, 2021
    Explore a 5-step framework for optimized Supply Chain & Materials Management to help reduce healthcare costs.

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    Five-step Process Provides Framework for Managing Supplies

    Barbara McClenathan
    August 13, 2021
    Explore a 5-step framework for optimized Supply Chain & Materials Management to help reduce healthcare costs.

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    Five-step Process Provides Framework for Managing Supplies

    Barbara McClenathan
    August 13, 2021
    Find out why case times are too long in most surgery departments — and learn effective strategies for reducing average case time in your OR.

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    8 Surprising Reasons Why Most Hospitals’ ORs are Inefficient

    Surgical Directions
    June 20, 2021
    Find out why case times are too long in most surgery departments — and learn effective strategies for reducing average case time in your OR.

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    8 Surprising Reasons Why Most Hospitals’ ORs are Inefficient

    Surgical Directions
    June 20, 2021
    Surgical Directions' supply chain solutions transformed Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL. Read the healthcare supply chain case study here.

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    Memorial Hospital

    Surgical Directions
    May 31, 2021
    Surgical Directions' supply chain solutions transformed Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL. Read the healthcare supply chain case study here.

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    Memorial Hospital

    Surgical Directions
    May 31, 2021
    surgical staffing logistics

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    Jefferson Regional Medical Center

    Surgical Directions
    May 31, 2021
    surgical staffing logistics

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    Jefferson Regional Medical Center

    Surgical Directions
    May 31, 2021
    Use analytics to optimize operating room staff satisfaction and productivity.

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    Measuring Consistent Staffing in the Operating Room

    Kartik Bhatt
    March 18, 2021
    Use analytics to optimize operating room staff satisfaction and productivity.

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    Measuring Consistent Staffing in the Operating Room

    Kartik Bhatt
    March 18, 2021
    Discover new strategies for surgical departments to secure financial stability and recovery post-COVID-19 through Perioperative Optimization.

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    Strong new tactics to support COVID-19 financial recovery.

    Surgical Directions
    March 3, 2021
    Discover new strategies for surgical departments to secure financial stability and recovery post-COVID-19 through Perioperative Optimization.

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    Strong new tactics to support COVID-19 financial recovery.

    Surgical Directions
    March 3, 2021
    COVID-19 has rocked the entire healthcare ecosystem and pediatric surgery is no exception.

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    The Legacy of COVID-19: 3 ways COVID-19 is Changing Pediatric Surgery

    Surgical Directions
    February 17, 2021
    COVID-19 has rocked the entire healthcare ecosystem and pediatric surgery is no exception.

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    The Legacy of COVID-19: 3 ways COVID-19 is Changing Pediatric Surgery

    Surgical Directions
    February 17, 2021
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    NYU Langone Medical Center’s Hospital for Joint Diseases

    Surgical Directions
    January 24, 2021
    healthcare performance improvement

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    NYU Langone Medical Center’s Hospital for Joint Diseases

    Surgical Directions
    January 24, 2021
    This is a phenomenal time to be an ASC owner. Opportunities abound because of disruptive changes that are transforming the ASC market.

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    The Patience of ASC Owners is About to be Rewarded – Are You Ready?

    Surgical Directions
    January 19, 2021
    This is a phenomenal time to be an ASC owner. Opportunities abound because of disruptive changes that are transforming the ASC market.

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    The Patience of ASC Owners is About to be Rewarded – Are You Ready?

    Surgical Directions
    January 19, 2021
    Leading surgery departments are now using predictive analytics and other data tools to optimize staff schedules, increase surgeon access, and control cost per case.

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    How to Unleash Your Operating Room’s Potential

    Surgical Directions
    January 7, 2021
    Leading surgery departments are now using predictive analytics and other data tools to optimize staff schedules, increase surgeon access, and control cost per case.

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    How to Unleash Your Operating Room’s Potential

    Surgical Directions
    January 7, 2021
    Are Your Surgical Information System Databases Updated and Accurate?

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    Garbage In / Garbage Out: Are Your Surgical Information System Databases Updated and Accurate?

    Surgical Directions
    December 8, 2020
    Are Your Surgical Information System Databases Updated and Accurate?

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    Garbage In / Garbage Out: Are Your Surgical Information System Databases Updated and Accurate?

    Surgical Directions
    December 8, 2020
    Implement Enhanced Recovery After Cesarean Section (ERACS) for Healthier, Happier Moms

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    Implement Enhanced Recovery After Cesarean Section (ERACS) for Healthier, Happier Moms

    Barbara McClenathan
    December 3, 2020
    Implement Enhanced Recovery After Cesarean Section (ERACS) for Healthier, Happier Moms

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    Implement Enhanced Recovery After Cesarean Section (ERACS) for Healthier, Happier Moms

    Barbara McClenathan
    December 3, 2020
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    Using Advanced Analytics to Maximize OR Utilization

    Brian Watha, Dr. Tom Blasco, Michael Besedick
    December 1, 2020
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    Using Advanced Analytics to Maximize OR Utilization

    Brian Watha, Dr. Tom Blasco, Michael Besedick
    December 1, 2020
    Since the 2010 passage of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act, the number of hospitals using electronic medical record systems (EMRs) has risen to 96% from 12%.

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    EMRs: Data Rich but Information Poor

    Brian Watha, Lee Hedman
    October 28, 2020
    Since the 2010 passage of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act, the number of hospitals using electronic medical record systems (EMRs) has risen to 96% from 12%.

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    EMRs: Data Rich but Information Poor

    Brian Watha, Lee Hedman
    October 28, 2020
    One of the major keys for having a successful sterile processing department (SPD) is the efficiency and organization of the instruments and equipment.

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    Sterile Processing Department’s Opportunity with Preference Cards: Stop Chasing and Wasting Resources

    Surgical Directions
    October 9, 2020
    One of the major keys for having a successful sterile processing department (SPD) is the efficiency and organization of the instruments and equipment.

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    Sterile Processing Department’s Opportunity with Preference Cards: Stop Chasing and Wasting Resources

    Surgical Directions
    October 9, 2020
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    Does your Sterile Processing Department (SPD) contribute to your site’s infection rates?

    Surgical Directions
    August 31, 2020
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    Does your Sterile Processing Department (SPD) contribute to your site’s infection rates?

    Surgical Directions
    August 31, 2020
    The Central Sterile Processing Department (CSP) plays a key role in the clinical outcomes of patient surgical experiences

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    Implementing new standards can help Human Resources enhance your Central Sterile Processing department

    Lee Hedman
    August 24, 2020
    The Central Sterile Processing Department (CSP) plays a key role in the clinical outcomes of patient surgical experiences

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    Implementing new standards can help Human Resources enhance your Central Sterile Processing department

    Lee Hedman
    August 24, 2020
    Timely elective patient preparation is a must for the future success of the US hospital.

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    Timely Elective Patient Preparation: The Key for Hospitals to Survive and Thrive in a Post-Pandemic World

    Dr. Tom Blasco, Supriya Patel
    August 13, 2020
    Timely elective patient preparation is a must for the future success of the US hospital.

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    Timely Elective Patient Preparation: The Key for Hospitals to Survive and Thrive in a Post-Pandemic World

    Dr. Tom Blasco, Supriya Patel
    August 13, 2020
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    Post-COVID Recovery Period and What That Looks like for Providers

    Leslie Basham
    July 28, 2020
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    Post-COVID Recovery Period and What That Looks like for Providers

    Leslie Basham
    July 28, 2020
    With the surge in COVID-19 cases in many states, many hospitals who were spared the first wave of the pandemic

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    Surgical Directions’ COVID-19 crisis response management and future planning strategies

    Surgical Directions
    July 24, 2020
    With the surge in COVID-19 cases in many states, many hospitals who were spared the first wave of the pandemic

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    Surgical Directions’ COVID-19 crisis response management and future planning strategies

    Surgical Directions
    July 24, 2020
    Your surgical department’s day to day operations depend heavily on your Surgical Information Management System (SIMS) receiving ongoing maintenance to keep databases current.

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    Is it Time to Update Your Surgical System Master Procedure File and Preference Cards Databases?

    Surgical Directions
    June 29, 2020
    Your surgical department’s day to day operations depend heavily on your Surgical Information Management System (SIMS) receiving ongoing maintenance to keep databases current.

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    Is it Time to Update Your Surgical System Master Procedure File and Preference Cards Databases?

    Surgical Directions
    June 29, 2020
    “What can be done to ensure we have safe, clean and COVID-19 free instruments and equipment from our Sterile Processing departments”?

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    Has COVID-19 changed best practices in Sterile Processing Departments?

    Surgical Directions
    June 4, 2020
    “What can be done to ensure we have safe, clean and COVID-19 free instruments and equipment from our Sterile Processing departments”?

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    Has COVID-19 changed best practices in Sterile Processing Departments?

    Surgical Directions
    June 4, 2020
    Join us to explore forward-looking strategies in perioperative care for sustainable, adaptable healthcare delivery now and in the future.

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    The Future is Happening Now: Ensuring Perioperative Sustainability

    Lee Hedman, Joshua Miller
    May 26, 2020
    Join us to explore forward-looking strategies in perioperative care for sustainable, adaptable healthcare delivery now and in the future.

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    The Future is Happening Now: Ensuring Perioperative Sustainability

    Lee Hedman, Joshua Miller
    May 26, 2020
    Over the past ten weeks hospitals, ASCs, and physician offices have seen a decline in physical patient visit volume between 50-90%.

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    NORA Procedures Post-COVID: Different Rules?

    Joshua Miller
    May 18, 2020
    Over the past ten weeks hospitals, ASCs, and physician offices have seen a decline in physical patient visit volume between 50-90%.

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    NORA Procedures Post-COVID: Different Rules?

    Joshua Miller
    May 18, 2020
    This point in time is quite different than what we imagined for the year 2020. The Coronavirus has significantly impacted the healthcare world.

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    Rebuild Procedural Volume Safely: Post-COVID Protocol Checklist

    Lee Hedman
    May 13, 2020
    This point in time is quite different than what we imagined for the year 2020. The Coronavirus has significantly impacted the healthcare world.

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    Rebuild Procedural Volume Safely: Post-COVID Protocol Checklist

    Lee Hedman
    May 13, 2020
    See how Bayhealth's Central Sterile Processing Optimization transformed its department with Surgical Directions' consulting, boosting efficiency and trust.

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    How Bayhealth System Transformed its Central Sterile Department

    Surgical Directions
    May 11, 2020
    See how Bayhealth's Central Sterile Processing Optimization transformed its department with Surgical Directions' consulting, boosting efficiency and trust.

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    How Bayhealth System Transformed its Central Sterile Department

    Surgical Directions
    May 11, 2020
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    COVID-19, Ventilators and Anesthesia Equipment

    Joshua Miller
    May 11, 2020
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    COVID-19, Ventilators and Anesthesia Equipment

    Joshua Miller
    May 11, 2020
    What problems does COVID-19 present for pregnant women, especially in hotspots? There are many unanswered questions about COVID-19 and how it may impact pregnant women and their babies. Read the blog to find out more

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    Pregnancy and Labor During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Challenges and Solutions

    Barbara McClenathan
    May 7, 2020
    What problems does COVID-19 present for pregnant women, especially in hotspots? There are many unanswered questions about COVID-19 and how it may impact pregnant women and their babies. Read the blog to find out more

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    Pregnancy and Labor During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Challenges and Solutions

    Barbara McClenathan
    May 7, 2020
    This blog will describe key patient management strategies to keep both your patients and providers COVID safe through the procedure and into the recovery period.

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    Bring Back Elective Surgery, Part 2: Day of Surgery through Patient Discharge

    Joshua Miller
    May 4, 2020
    This blog will describe key patient management strategies to keep both your patients and providers COVID safe through the procedure and into the recovery period.

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    Bring Back Elective Surgery, Part 2: Day of Surgery through Patient Discharge

    Joshua Miller
    May 4, 2020
    Revitalize your OR management post-COVID with our webinar's strategic insights for adapting to new healthcare challenges.

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    The Road to Recovery: OR Management after the COVID-19 Crisis

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    April 29, 2020
    Revitalize your OR management post-COVID with our webinar's strategic insights for adapting to new healthcare challenges.

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    The Road to Recovery: OR Management after the COVID-19 Crisis

    Surgical Directions
    April 29, 2020
    The operating rooms are the financial engine of most hospitals, and being nimble enough to recapture elective volume during this unique period is key.

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    Confronting Challenges to Bring Back Elective Surgery

    Brian Watha, Barbara McClenathan
    April 27, 2020
    The operating rooms are the financial engine of most hospitals, and being nimble enough to recapture elective volume during this unique period is key.

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    Confronting Challenges to Bring Back Elective Surgery

    Brian Watha, Barbara McClenathan
    April 27, 2020
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    Don’t Wait! Plan Now to Accelerate the Road to Post-COVID Recovery for Surgical Services

    Leslie Basham
    April 23, 2020
    Anesthesia Solutions

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    Don’t Wait! Plan Now to Accelerate the Road to Post-COVID Recovery for Surgical Services

    Leslie Basham
    April 23, 2020
    Even after a worldwide COVID-19 vaccine is developed, or an effective treatment following exposure discovered, the pandemic will very likely have a lasting effect on behavior and social interaction.

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    What Will ‘Normal’ Procedural Care Look Like After The COVID-19 Crisis?

    Dr. Tom Blasco, Lee Hedman
    April 13, 2020
    Even after a worldwide COVID-19 vaccine is developed, or an effective treatment following exposure discovered, the pandemic will very likely have a lasting effect on behavior and social interaction.

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    What Will ‘Normal’ Procedural Care Look Like After The COVID-19 Crisis?

    Dr. Tom Blasco, Lee Hedman
    April 13, 2020
    The COVID-19 crisis has been emotionally and financially devastating for America. The pandemic has hit healthcare particularly hard.

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    The Journey Back Begins Now: Financially Recovering Your Hospital / ASC from COVID-19

    Surgical Directions
    April 2, 2020
    The COVID-19 crisis has been emotionally and financially devastating for America. The pandemic has hit healthcare particularly hard.

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    The Journey Back Begins Now: Financially Recovering Your Hospital / ASC from COVID-19

    Surgical Directions
    April 2, 2020
    How to convert anesthesia machines to ventilators for COVID-19 patients

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    Convert Anesthesia Machines to ICU Ventilators: COVID-19 Response

    Surgical Directions
    March 30, 2020
    How to convert anesthesia machines to ventilators for COVID-19 patients

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    Convert Anesthesia Machines to ICU Ventilators: COVID-19 Response

    Surgical Directions
    March 30, 2020
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    Deciphering Elective Cases: ACS Guidance Implementation

    Dr. Tom Blasco
    March 25, 2020
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    Deciphering Elective Cases: ACS Guidance Implementation

    Dr. Tom Blasco
    March 25, 2020
    There are approximately 5000 free-standing ASCs and thousands of proceduralist offices that performed approximately 35 million procedures last year.

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    The Ambulatory Surgery Center’s Important Role in Assisting Hospitals During the COVID-19 Crisis

    Dr. Tom Blasco
    March 24, 2020
    There are approximately 5000 free-standing ASCs and thousands of proceduralist offices that performed approximately 35 million procedures last year.

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    The Ambulatory Surgery Center’s Important Role in Assisting Hospitals During the COVID-19 Crisis

    Dr. Tom Blasco
    March 24, 2020
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    One Hospital’s Response to a COVID-19 Exposure in its Operating Room

    Dr. Tom Blasco
    March 19, 2020
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    One Hospital’s Response to a COVID-19 Exposure in its Operating Room

    Dr. Tom Blasco
    March 19, 2020
    Whitepaper: Navigate the path to a successful perioperative surgical home with Perioperative Optimization strategies to overcome common hurdles.

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    Overcoming Common Obstacles to Implementing a Perioperative Surgical Home

    Barbara McClenathan
    March 19, 2020
    Whitepaper: Navigate the path to a successful perioperative surgical home with Perioperative Optimization strategies to overcome common hurdles.

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    Overcoming Common Obstacles to Implementing a Perioperative Surgical Home

    Barbara McClenathan
    March 19, 2020
    Case Study: Organizing for Success at Bayhealth System’s Surgical Services Division

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    Case Study: Organizing for Success at Bayhealth System’s Surgical Services Division

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    March 13, 2020
    Case Study: Organizing for Success at Bayhealth System’s Surgical Services Division

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    Case Study: Organizing for Success at Bayhealth System’s Surgical Services Division

    Surgical Directions
    March 13, 2020
    Bayhealth's Perioperative Optimization: Surgical Directions cuts times & boosts on-time starts (92%) for better care.

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    Bayhealth Health Case Study

    Surgical Directions
    March 10, 2020
    Bayhealth's Perioperative Optimization: Surgical Directions cuts times & boosts on-time starts (92%) for better care.

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    Surgical Directions
    March 10, 2020
    Patient safety is a critical component of patient care and Sterile Processing Department (SPD) plays a vital role in ensuring a safe patient outcome.

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    March 5, 2020
    Patient safety is a critical component of patient care and Sterile Processing Department (SPD) plays a vital role in ensuring a safe patient outcome.

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    Leverage your OR data to drive financial performance and sustainable change. Learn from Brian Watha and Michael Besedick, consultants at Surgical Directions in this webinar.

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    Brian Watha, Michael Besedick
    February 26, 2020
    Leverage your OR data to drive financial performance and sustainable change. Learn from Brian Watha and Michael Besedick, consultants at Surgical Directions in this webinar.

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    Brian Watha, Michael Besedick
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    Bayhealth's Perioperative Optimization: Surgical Directions cuts times & boosts on-time starts (92%) for better care.

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    January 21, 2020
    Bayhealth's Perioperative Optimization: Surgical Directions cuts times & boosts on-time starts (92%) for better care.

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    January 21, 2020
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    Surgical Directions
    January 6, 2020
    Uncover how revamping the L&D department enhances hospital efficiency and patient satisfaction through Perioperative Optimization.

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    David Young, MD, Barbara McClenathan
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    Uncover how revamping the L&D department enhances hospital efficiency and patient satisfaction through Perioperative Optimization.

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    David Young, MD, Barbara McClenathan
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    Surgical Directions
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    Gain strategic insights for hospital executives on ASC market expansion, ensuring a competitive and financially viable approach with Perioperative Optimization.

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    Dr. Tom Blasco
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    Dr. Tom Blasco
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    Learn the role of Perioperative Optimization in patient-centered care for complex outpatient procedures, enhancing recovery and satisfaction.

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    Surgical Directions
    September 17, 2019
    Learn the role of Perioperative Optimization in patient-centered care for complex outpatient procedures, enhancing recovery and satisfaction.

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    Surgical Directions
    September 17, 2019
    Discover effective workforce solutions for healthcare leaders to foster positive relationships with union staff, creating a more constructive workplace environment.

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    Dr. Tom Blasco
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    St. Mary's Hospital's Journey to Efficiency with Surgical Directions: Improved surgical volume, on-time starts, and a focus on perioperative optimization.

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    April 4, 2019
    St. Mary's Hospital's Journey to Efficiency with Surgical Directions: Improved surgical volume, on-time starts, and a focus on perioperative optimization.

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    April 4, 2019
    Discover Surgical Directions' distinctive approach to healthcare consulting, emphasizing Perioperative Optimization with hands-on experience for surgical excellence.

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    Surgical Directions
    March 5, 2019
    Discover Surgical Directions' distinctive approach to healthcare consulting, emphasizing Perioperative Optimization with hands-on experience for surgical excellence.

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    Surgical Directions
    March 5, 2019
    Discover the full benefits of partnering with Surgical Directions for Perioperative Optimization in our exclusive interview with healthcare experts.

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    Barbara McClenathan
    January 31, 2019
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    Barbara McClenathan
    January 31, 2019
    Enhance hospital efficiency through central sterile processing optimization. See how improving communication and teamwork can elevate overall hospital efficiency.

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    Enhance hospital efficiency through central sterile processing optimization. See how improving communication and teamwork can elevate overall hospital efficiency.

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    Enhance OR financial health with this CFO's checklist, focusing on leadership, analytics, and Anesthesia Solutions for transformative process optimization.

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    Enhance OR financial health with this CFO's checklist, focusing on leadership, analytics, and Anesthesia Solutions for transformative process optimization.

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    Examine the causes and impacts of nursing shortages in perioperative services, and explore Workforce Solutions for staff retention.

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    Surgical Directions
    September 26, 2018
    Examine the causes and impacts of nursing shortages in perioperative services, and explore Workforce Solutions for staff retention.

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    Surgical Directions
    September 26, 2018
    Explore a 5-step framework for optimized Supply Chain & Materials Management to help reduce healthcare costs.

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    Barbara McClenathan
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    Explore how Merlin™ Predictive Analytics drives OR efficiency and accountability through advanced data analytics in our detailed video with Surgical Directions.

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    Surgical Directions
    August 28, 2018
    Explore how Merlin™ Predictive Analytics drives OR efficiency and accountability through advanced data analytics in our detailed video with Surgical Directions.

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    Surgical Directions
    August 28, 2018
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    Surgical Directions
    August 14, 2018
    Explore supply chain and materials management strategies to streamline supply selection and stocking processes.

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    Surgical Directions
    August 14, 2018
    Learn proven strategies for hospital operational improvement and patient care advancement, leveraging Perioperative Optimization from Surgical Directions' expertise.

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    Learn proven strategies for hospital operational improvement and patient care advancement, leveraging Perioperative Optimization from Surgical Directions' expertise.

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    The Modern Hospital Operating Room: Overcoming Obstacles to Organizational Transformation

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    Gain strategic insights for hospital executives on ASC market expansion, ensuring a competitive and financially viable approach with Perioperative Optimization.

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    It’s Time to Celebrate! One Person’s Success is Everyone’s Success

    Lee Hedman
    July 31, 2018
    Gain strategic insights for hospital executives on ASC market expansion, ensuring a competitive and financially viable approach with Perioperative Optimization.

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    It’s Time to Celebrate! One Person’s Success is Everyone’s Success

    Lee Hedman
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    Surgical Directions
    July 10, 2018
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    Thinking Out of the Box: Focusing on Retention Strategies

    Surgical Directions
    July 10, 2018
    Learn how a 450+ bed hospital achieved Perioperative Optimization, boosting OR utilization by 10% and securing a $19M ROI in 5 years with Surgical Directions.

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    Enhanced Recovery After Surgery – Begin With the End in Mind

    Barbara McClenathan
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    Learn how a 450+ bed hospital achieved Perioperative Optimization, boosting OR utilization by 10% and securing a $19M ROI in 5 years with Surgical Directions.

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    Enhanced Recovery After Surgery – Begin With the End in Mind

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    June 26, 2018
    Learn how leveraging data for Perioperative Optimization can realign hospital operations to effectively meet both patient and doctor needs with Surgical Directions.

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    The 4 Cs: Understanding your Potential for Return on Investment

    Kartik Bhatt
    June 5, 2018
    Learn how leveraging data for Perioperative Optimization can realign hospital operations to effectively meet both patient and doctor needs with Surgical Directions.

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    The 4 Cs: Understanding your Potential for Return on Investment

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    June 5, 2018
    Learn how Perioperative Optimization with tools like Merlin can streamline scheduling and staffing, saving time and money.

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    The Surgeon’s Office Staff: A Valuable Asset to the Hospital

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    Learn how Perioperative Optimization with tools like Merlin can streamline scheduling and staffing, saving time and money.

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    Surgical Directions
    May 22, 2018
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    Surgical Directions
    May 22, 2018
    Learn how Surgical Directions transforms hospital culture with Perioperative Optimization, improving processes, efficiency, and patient care.

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    Overcoming Obstacles to Operating Room Transformation

    Dr. Tom Blasco
    May 22, 2018
    Learn how Surgical Directions transforms hospital culture with Perioperative Optimization, improving processes, efficiency, and patient care.

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    Overcoming Obstacles to Operating Room Transformation

    Dr. Tom Blasco
    May 22, 2018
    Learn how the 3-business-day rule and Perioperative Optimization can streamline elective surgery processes and improve patient flow.

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    Surgical Directions
    May 15, 2018
    Learn how the 3-business-day rule and Perioperative Optimization can streamline elective surgery processes and improve patient flow.

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    Surgical Directions
    May 15, 2018
    Learn how to retain nursing staff during shortages with Workforce Solutions that promote work-life balance and effective staff support.

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    Surgical Directions
    May 8, 2018
    Learn how to retain nursing staff during shortages with Workforce Solutions that promote work-life balance and effective staff support.

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    Developing a Team: Collaboration Between Nursing and the Medical Director

    Surgical Directions
    May 8, 2018
    Learn proven strategies for hospital operational improvement and patient care advancement, leveraging Perioperative Optimization from Surgical Directions' expertise.

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    Surgical Directions
    May 1, 2018
    Learn proven strategies for hospital operational improvement and patient care advancement, leveraging Perioperative Optimization from Surgical Directions' expertise.

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    Best Practices for Validating and Updating Preference Cards

    Surgical Directions
    May 1, 2018
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    Dr. Tom Blasco
    April 24, 2018
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    5 Tips to Reduce a Hospital’s Anesthesia Stipend

    Dr. Tom Blasco
    April 24, 2018
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    Surgical Directions
    April 10, 2018
    Healthcare Supply Chain

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    Surgical Directions
    April 10, 2018
    Listen to insights on post-COVID recovery for healthcare providers, discussing strategies with a focus on Perioperative Optimization.

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    Wobbly Joints: With the migration to ASC’s, Hospitals Need New Perioperative Strategy

    Surgical Directions
    April 3, 2018
    Listen to insights on post-COVID recovery for healthcare providers, discussing strategies with a focus on Perioperative Optimization.

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    Wobbly Joints: With the migration to ASC’s, Hospitals Need New Perioperative Strategy

    Surgical Directions
    April 3, 2018
    Master five key concepts to refine financial management skills within healthcare, utilizing Perioperative Optimization for better economic outcomes.

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    Dr. Tom Blasco
    March 20, 2018
    Master five key concepts to refine financial management skills within healthcare, utilizing Perioperative Optimization for better economic outcomes.

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    March 20, 2018
    To embrace changes needed, organizations must determine the priorities that are meaningful and realize that most employees are resistance to change.

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    Lee Hedman
    March 13, 2018
    To embrace changes needed, organizations must determine the priorities that are meaningful and realize that most employees are resistance to change.

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    Lee Hedman
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    In this rapidly changing health care environment, hospital-based procedural services are facing a number of daunting challenges, not the least of whichis the transition to value-based services. Can the Business Science of Organizational Change help?

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    Organizational Transformation in Value-Based Surgical Services

    Dr. Tom Blasco
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    In this rapidly changing health care environment, hospital-based procedural services are facing a number of daunting challenges, not the least of whichis the transition to value-based services. Can the Business Science of Organizational Change help?

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    Organizational Transformation in Value-Based Surgical Services

    Dr. Tom Blasco
    March 6, 2018
    The traditional operating room is a very complex organization. Despite the costs of running today’s OR, it remains, by far, the single most significant source for hospital profits and opportunities for improved leadership.

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    A New Leadership Model for the Struggling Operating Room

    Dr. Tom Blasco
    February 27, 2018
    The traditional operating room is a very complex organization. Despite the costs of running today’s OR, it remains, by far, the single most significant source for hospital profits and opportunities for improved leadership.

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    A New Leadership Model for the Struggling Operating Room

    Dr. Tom Blasco
    February 27, 2018
    The preference card is the circulating system of the operating room. Learn how to manage the cleanup process through teamwork!

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    Managing Preference Card Cleanup Through Teamwork

    Barbara McClenathan
    February 20, 2018
    The preference card is the circulating system of the operating room. Learn how to manage the cleanup process through teamwork!

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    Managing Preference Card Cleanup Through Teamwork

    Barbara McClenathan
    February 20, 2018
    Hospital's are turning to Anesthesia leadership to lead the transformation to increased quality, efficiency and customer satisfaction in Surgical Services.

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    Anesthesia’s Leadership Role in Optimizing Surgical Services

    Dr. Tom Blasco
    February 13, 2018
    Hospital's are turning to Anesthesia leadership to lead the transformation to increased quality, efficiency and customer satisfaction in Surgical Services.

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    Anesthesia’s Leadership Role in Optimizing Surgical Services

    Dr. Tom Blasco
    February 13, 2018
    Interim's are seasoned leaders who bring multi-disciplinary to keep the department functioning without the disruption of a change in leadership.

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    Challenge the Status Quo: Bring in an Interim

    Surgical Directions
    February 6, 2018
    Interim's are seasoned leaders who bring multi-disciplinary to keep the department functioning without the disruption of a change in leadership.

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    Challenge the Status Quo: Bring in an Interim

    Surgical Directions
    February 6, 2018
    Five Things a Hospital can do to Improve the Surgeon Experience

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    Five Things a Hospital can do to Improve the Surgeon Experience

    Dr. Tom Blasco
    January 30, 2018
    Five Things a Hospital can do to Improve the Surgeon Experience

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    Five Things a Hospital can do to Improve the Surgeon Experience

    Dr. Tom Blasco
    January 30, 2018
    Does your way of looking at and preparing for first cases need a bit of an upgrade? We have the keys to building the framework for an effective Daily Huddle.

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    Building a Multidisciplinary Framework for a Collaborative Daily Review

    Surgical Directions
    January 23, 2018
    Does your way of looking at and preparing for first cases need a bit of an upgrade? We have the keys to building the framework for an effective Daily Huddle.

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    Building a Multidisciplinary Framework for a Collaborative Daily Review

    Surgical Directions
    January 23, 2018
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    Surgical Directions
    January 15, 2018
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    A New Opportunity is Knocking, but Only for a Limited Time

    Surgical Directions
    January 15, 2018
    Trust – The Foundation of Any Successful Venture

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    Trust – The Foundation of Any Successful Venture

    Lee Hedman
    January 8, 2018
    Trust – The Foundation of Any Successful Venture

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    Trust – The Foundation of Any Successful Venture

    Lee Hedman
    January 8, 2018
    With healthcare reimbursement shifting toward value-based models, it's important for hospitals to engage staff to outcomes and the patient experience.

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    Perioperative Services: Where Engagement Equals Growth

    Surgical Directions
    December 12, 2017
    With healthcare reimbursement shifting toward value-based models, it's important for hospitals to engage staff to outcomes and the patient experience.

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    Perioperative Services: Where Engagement Equals Growth

    Surgical Directions
    December 12, 2017
    Why is Productivity the Key to Staff Optimization?

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    Why is Productivity the Key to Staff Optimization?

    Barbara McClenathan
    December 5, 2017
    Why is Productivity the Key to Staff Optimization?

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    Why is Productivity the Key to Staff Optimization?

    Barbara McClenathan
    December 5, 2017
    Surgical Directions

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    Suffering From Poor Staff Engagement? Here are 6 Tips to Boost Morale

    Surgical Directions
    November 28, 2017
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    Suffering From Poor Staff Engagement? Here are 6 Tips to Boost Morale

    Surgical Directions
    November 28, 2017
    Are You the Unofficial “Chief Value Officer” At Your Hospital? Learn Effective Ways to Drive Results in the OR…

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    Be the ‘Chief Value Officer’: Drive OR Results Effectively

    Surgical Directions
    November 21, 2017
    Are You the Unofficial “Chief Value Officer” At Your Hospital? Learn Effective Ways to Drive Results in the OR…

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    Be the ‘Chief Value Officer’: Drive OR Results Effectively

    Surgical Directions
    November 21, 2017
    What if you could accurately predict, based on historic practice patterns, how many OR's you should block each day? Learn more block scheduling in our new blog.

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    Right Sizing your Block Schedule

    Surgical Directions
    November 14, 2017
    What if you could accurately predict, based on historic practice patterns, how many OR's you should block each day? Learn more block scheduling in our new blog.

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    Right Sizing your Block Schedule

    Surgical Directions
    November 14, 2017
    The goal of any operating room product is safe, efficient patient care. In order to achieve this you must have collaboration.

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    The Essentials Building Blocks of Collaboration in the Operating Room

    Surgical Directions
    November 7, 2017
    The goal of any operating room product is safe, efficient patient care. In order to achieve this you must have collaboration.

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    The Essentials Building Blocks of Collaboration in the Operating Room

    Surgical Directions
    November 7, 2017
    Many reasons contribute to Same Day Cancellations. Learn what you can do to reduce the rate and increase your bottom line.

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    Ready…Set…Wait: Strategies to Reduce Same Day Cancellations

    Surgical Directions
    October 31, 2017
    Many reasons contribute to Same Day Cancellations. Learn what you can do to reduce the rate and increase your bottom line.

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    Ready…Set…Wait: Strategies to Reduce Same Day Cancellations

    Surgical Directions
    October 31, 2017
    The race is on as the patient exits the room. Learn why Turn over Time isn't just about the minutes on the clock.

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    Improving Turn over Time… It’s Not About The Minutes

    Barbara McClenathan
    October 25, 2017
    The race is on as the patient exits the room. Learn why Turn over Time isn't just about the minutes on the clock.

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    Improving Turn over Time… It’s Not About The Minutes

    Barbara McClenathan
    October 25, 2017
    The Critical Role of Nursing Leadership Amidst Change

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    The Critical Role of Nursing Leadership Amidst Change

    Barbara McClenathan
    October 16, 2017
    The Critical Role of Nursing Leadership Amidst Change

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    The Critical Role of Nursing Leadership Amidst Change

    Barbara McClenathan
    October 16, 2017
    First Case On-Time Starts (FCOTS) can be an extremely daunting, daily challenge. Find out how to create the perfect performance and always start on time.

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    First Case On-Time Starts: The Perfect Performance

    Surgical Directions
    October 10, 2017
    First Case On-Time Starts (FCOTS) can be an extremely daunting, daily challenge. Find out how to create the perfect performance and always start on time.

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    First Case On-Time Starts: The Perfect Performance

    Surgical Directions
    October 10, 2017
    Hospitals and surgery centers feel the pressure to improve block utilization and address the outcry of surgeons who feel they can’t get there cases scheduled.

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    What’s the Capacity of My OR & How Can I Maximize Block Utilization?

    Brian Watha
    October 3, 2017
    Hospitals and surgery centers feel the pressure to improve block utilization and address the outcry of surgeons who feel they can’t get there cases scheduled.

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    What’s the Capacity of My OR & How Can I Maximize Block Utilization?

    Brian Watha
    October 3, 2017
    Value-based payment for surgery are here to stay. Find out how to manage costs and revenue in the bundled payment era.

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    Managing Cost and Revenue in an Era of Bundled Payments

    Surgical Directions
    September 26, 2017
    Value-based payment for surgery are here to stay. Find out how to manage costs and revenue in the bundled payment era.

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    Managing Cost and Revenue in an Era of Bundled Payments

    Surgical Directions
    September 26, 2017
    Building a Multidisciplinary Framework for a Collaborative Daily Review

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    SPD Productivity: The Key to Success

    Surgical Directions
    September 19, 2017
    Building a Multidisciplinary Framework for a Collaborative Daily Review

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    SPD Productivity: The Key to Success

    Surgical Directions
    September 19, 2017
    Learn how to improve communication between the Sterile Processing Department and the Operating Room to increase efficiency

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    Speak the Language: Translating OR Needs into SPD Requirements

    Surgical Directions
    September 12, 2017
    Learn how to improve communication between the Sterile Processing Department and the Operating Room to increase efficiency

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    Speak the Language: Translating OR Needs into SPD Requirements

    Surgical Directions
    September 12, 2017
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    Sterile Processing: Helping Improve the Life of an Operating Room Nurse

    Surgical Directions
    September 5, 2017
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    Sterile Processing: Helping Improve the Life of an Operating Room Nurse

    Surgical Directions
    September 5, 2017
    Healthcare Strategy Consulting

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    7 Strategies Boost Baltimore Hospital OR Volume by 26% in a Year

    Lee Hedman
    March 27, 2017
    Healthcare Strategy Consulting

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