Surgical Directions

The fall event season is in full swing and we are excited to honor Catherine Jacobson, former chief executive officer of Froedtert Health, the recipient of the 2024 Gail L. Warden Leadership Excellence Award, and Heitham Hassoun, chief executive of Cedars-Sinai International, the 2024 Healthcare Leadership Awardee. Joshua Miller, M.D., Brian Watha, Andrea Slattery and Ashley Gouge will be onsite to host our clients along with Jill Schwieters our Sr. managing director and the board chair for National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL). Stop by our table and say hello!

Our CEO, Leslie M. Basham and Director of Sales Operations, Melanie Schoenberger are headed next week to The Health Management Academy's Fall 2024 #COO Forum. We are gearing up for high-level insights, forward-thinking discussions, and innovative problem-solving with the nation’s top health system COOs and industry executives. Are you going? Let's connect onsite! #HealthcareLeadership #HMAcademy #StrategicCollaboration

During Perioperative Nurse Week, we celebrate the contributions of these dedicated caregivers. They are front-line advocates for patients at all stages of the surgical process, contributing to quality outcomes and higher patient satisfaction. To honor their commitment, #hospitals must incorporate solutions to better optimize staffing without compromising on operational effectiveness or patient flow. This forethought creates a more favorable environment, improving professional satisfaction. Check out our latest podcast episode to learn how Surgical Directions helps healthcare organizations achieve optimized staffing with the Merlin Nurse Staffing Module here: https://lnkd.in/eSEWMJRe Thank you to all perioperative nurses—today and every day! #PerioperativeNurseWeek #PeriopProud #MerlinStaffingSolutions #PredictiveAnalytics #Nurses #Perioperativecare

Did you miss Javier Donaghy MSN RN CNOR, presentation at AORN 's 2024 OR Manager Conference on the topic of “Dedicated Surgical Specialty Nursing Teams”? Don't fret, you can view it online here -> https://lnkd.in/ecEc8qnS Learn how Penrose Hospital and Surgical Directions partnered to optimize the hospital’s nurse staffing. Leveraging tested workforce processes and our propriety software, Merlin, Penrose Hospital explored the value and impact of specialized nursing teams for distinct surgical specialties—from the lens of surgeon satisfaction, nursing satisfaction, and overall perioperative efficiency. #Nursing #HealthcareTechnology #HealthcareStaffing #WorkforceSolutions #Perioperativecare #ProceduralCare

The Becker's Healthcare’s 12th Annual CEO & CFO Roundtable is right around the corner, and Leslie M. Basham, Greg Rugani, Ashley Gouge and Andrea Slattery from Surgical Directions will be there. We always look forward to this premier event, engaging in thought-provoking conversations—peer-to-peer—along with valuable insights from the diverse lineup of presenters. Will you be attending? If so, let's connect onsite! Don't forget to check out our thought leadership QR boards on the #Beckers app and set up around the event. It shares expert insights direct to your phone that can help you create actionable perioperative improvements. #BeckersCEOCFO #HealthcareLeadership #HealthcareInnovation

Are you going to be at OR Manager next week? If so, come and see our client Javier Donaghy MSN RN CNOR presenting "The Impact of Dedicated Surgical Specialty Nursing Teams to Improve Patient Outcomes and Surgeon and Nursing Satisfaction." This partnership yielded incredible results. Good luck Javier!

🤲 Giving Back is important! During our recent All Hands Meeting, the Surgical Directions team came together to assemble snack and hygiene bags for the Ronald McDonald House Charities in #Dallas. 🏠💙 We’re grateful for the opportunity to support families in #medical need. #SurgicalDirections #GivingBack #CommunitySupport #RonaldMcDonaldHouse

🏥Maximize surgeon access and OR efficiency by optimizing flip rooms! One more case per day could mean the difference between being in the red or black. Discover how data-driven strategies can transform your OR performance. 🔗 Read more below -> #HealthcareInnovation #OREfficiency #SurgicalDirections #SurgeonAccess #HospitalLeadership

Robert Johnson and Joshua Miller, M.D. will be at ANESTHESIOLOGY 2024. We look forward to engaging with industry peers, building new relationships, and expanding partnerships to drive excellence. Don't miss out on the panel Robert Johnson is participating in where he will share lots of expert anesthesiology insights. Let’s connect in Philadelphia! #ANESTHESIOLOGY2024 #HealthcareInnovation #Anesthesia

🎉 Please join us in welcoming Ashley Gouge, our new AVP of Client Enterprise, to the Surgical Directions team. With a wealth of experience in healthcare, Ashley will play a pivotal role in helping our clients optimize operations, improve patient care, and achieve their strategic goals. 🚀 #Welcome #HealthcareLeadership #SurgicalDirections #ClientSuccess #Healthcare