Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020
10:30 a.m. – Welcome
10:35 a.m. to 11:35 a.m. – Opening Keynote
You've Got This: Bring Positivity to Each Workday
In the fast-paced, high-pressure world of surgery, you can't eliminate stress alto-
gether. What you can do is learn to minimize your concern and worry over things
that are out of your control. During this highly engaging, thought-provoking
keynote, Kay Frances, MBA, a motivational speaker and the author of the The
Funny Thing About Stress, will remind you of the importance of keeping a sense of humor and
maintaining a positive attitude for peak performance and success in all areas of your life.
You'll leave this dynamic opening presentation with a tangible sense of purpose and positivi-
ty that will set the tone for the entire OR Excellence experience. 1 CU
Kay Frances, MBA
11:35 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. – Virtual Exhibit Hall Open
12:10 p.m. to 12:20 p.m. – Break
12:20 p.m. to 1:20 p.m. – General Session #1
Remember Your Calling to Re-energize Your Career
Irish folklore says there are certain places where the distance between heaven
and earth narrows to "a thin place" where humans get to experience the peace,
hope and love that exists in the next world. By tapping into the love, hope and
compassion you create through the care you provide, you'll remember why you
matter to those you serve. By giving yourself permission to celebrate your career in health
care, you'll find the life balance needed to meet your facility's expectations as well as your
own personal needs. 1 CU
Bill Duffy, RN, MJ, CNOR, FAAN
Loyola University's Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing
1:20 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Interactive Break: Ideas That Work
Outpatient Surgery Magazine editors and guest
1:30 p.m to 2:15 p.m. – Virtual Exhibit Hall Open
2:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. – Break
2:30 p.m to 3:30 p.m. – General Session #2
Technology and Training Lead to Safer Surgery
Sports stars, entertainment icons and commercial pilots rely on performance
analysis and coaching to excel in their careers. Shouldn't surgical professionals
benefit from the same structured training? Teodor Grantcharov, MD, PhD, FACS,
developed the surgical "black box" to capture video and audio recordings of surgi-
cal team interactions and track patients' physiological data in real time. Dr. Grantcharov will
make the case for putting a black box in every OR to study successes, identify and reinforce
positive behaviors and ultimately improve patient care. 1 CU
Teodor Grantcharov, MD, PhD, FACS
St. Michael's Hospital
University of Toronto
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Vir tual OR Excellence 2020 Live Pr ogram
