A U G U S T 2 0 2 0 • O R E X C E L L E N C E . C O M • 9
Friday, Oct. 23, 2020
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – General Session #3
Lessons Learned From the Coronavirus Crisis
The COVID-19 outbreak disrupted how surgery is performed and overwhelmed the nation's
healthcare resources. In this session, a panel of experts will review and analyze
the pandemic and focus on the local and national response efforts in this country
and how it has impacted health care in general and surgical leaders in particu-
lar. They will unpack the outbreak's impact on patient care and discuss in depth
how surgical providers can be better prepared if the unthinkable ever happens
again. Moderated by panel leader Ann Geier, MS, RN, CNOR(E), CASC, panelists from across
the ASC and hospital communities will share their own experiences and lessons learned
during this fast-moving and evolving healthcare crisis. 1 CU
Ann Geier, MS, RN, CNOR(E), CASC
Chief Nursing Officer
Surgical Information Systems
11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Virtual Exhibit Hall Open
12 p.m. to 12:15 p.m. – Break
12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. – General Session #4
Handle Workplace Legal Issues Like a Pro
Casey Duhart, JD, will use relatable real-life examples to show you how to protect your
facility against charges of discrimination, creating a hostile work environment and
sexual harassment. She'll emphasize the importance of documenting every
aspect of patient care and test your knowledge of the Americans with
Disabilities Act, Family and Medical Leave Act and staff retaliation laws. 1 CU
Casey Duhart, JD
Waller, Lansden, Dortch & Davis
1:15 p.m. to 1:25 p.m. – Interactive Break: Test Your Skills
Outpatient Surgery Magazine editors and guest
1:25 p.m. to 1:35 p.m. – Break
1:35 p.m. to 2:35 p.m. – General Session #5
Creative Ways to Run a Profitable OR
Operating in the black requires smart and informed decision-making. Tom Durick, MD, will
tap into his experience as the medical director of a busy multi-specialty surgery center to
share universal advice on how to case-cost with hard data, order supplies and medications
at a discount, review invoices to find opportunities for savings and limit unneces-
sary spending. Dr. Durick will help you challenge conventional thinking to find
new ways to save money and boost profits for your organization. 1 CU
Tom Durick, MD
Ohio State University
2:35 p.m. to 3:35 p.m. – Virtual Exhibit Hall Open/Power Hour Friday
With Prize Giveaways/Virtual Happy Hour
