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To Our Readers
Join us online for the 12
th
annual OR Excellence conference, where top surgical leaders gather for learning and fun.
Come for camaraderie and continuing education credits, and leave with plenty of advice for improving how your facility oper-
ates, enhancing patient care and furthering your career. Check out the speakers and online sessions we've lined up for you at this year's conference and register for the
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About ORX Moves Online
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Schedule at a Glance
8 OR Excellence Live Program
Live Opening Day Keynote
12 Bringing Positivity to Your ORs
Kay Frances, MBA
14 Find 'Thin Places' to
Re-energize Your Career
William Duffy, RN, MJ, CNOR, FAAN
16 Tap Into Technology
to Improve Patient Safety
Teodor Grantcharov, MD, PhD, FACS
Special ORX Workshop
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Leverage Your Leadership Potential
Learn about the traits, tools and daily habits
needed to inspire your staff and advance your
career to the next level.
Andréa Venezio
Special ORX Workshop
18 Cultivating a Culture of Trust
Create cohesive and resilient teams that
never let bullying behavior get in the way
of achieving excellent outcomes.
Vangie Dennis, MSN, RN, CNOR, CMLSO
Lee Ann Liska, FACHE
Andrea Dyer, MSN, BSN
Special ORX Workshop
19 Set Up for Success in
Outpatient Total Joints
Position your facility to capitalize on one of same-
day surgery's hottest specialties.
Greg DeConciliis, PA-C, CASC
Colbie Fredette, RN
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Lessons Learned During COVID-19
Ann Geier, MS, RN, CNOR(E), CASC
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Handle Workplace Legal
Issues Like a Pro
Casey Duhart, BS, M.Ed, JD
Live Closing Day Keynote
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Honoring and Celebrating
Our Differences
Making diversity a core value is the right thing to
do and a key to future growth.
Rumay Alexander, EdD, RN, FAAN
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OR Excellence On Demand Program
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Product Showcase
Get a sneak peek at the innovative technology
and services you'll learn more about in the
conference's Virtual Exhibit Hall.
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