Volunteer Application Form

Due August 12, 2016• Please return to

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the 29th Annual OR Manager Conference! The Conference will take place Wednesday - Friday, September 21-23 at the Caesars Palace Las Vegas Hotel in Las Vegas, NV.Volunteers will be selected on a first-come, first-serve basis.

The volunteer application is due by August 12, 2016. You will receive confirmation of your acceptance into the OR Manager Volunteer program within 5 working days of receipt of the application. Final schedules will be distributed following the August 12thsubmission deadline. Requests will be honored in the order in which they are received.

Below is anoverview of the different types of volunteer duties available and a list of the responsibilities involved, as well as the volunteer application.

  1. Room Monitor (1-2 per room, depending on audience size)
  2. Introduce the session speaker and read brief bio
  3. Close out the session, thank the panelists and announce any housekeeping items
  4. Set-up the speaker presentation (will be pre-loaded on computer)
  5. Work the Q&A microphones in the room
  6. Monitor time and visually signal the speaker if he/she is running behind
  7. Assist room monitor with his/her responsibilities as needed
  8. Make sure the room is set-up correctly
  9. Check lighting and room temperature (adjust as necessary)
  10. Place out speaker tent card(s)
  11. Ensure the podium has water
  12. Have speakers who are missing release forms sign them right away (forms in binder)
  13. Take headcount mid-session
  14. Monitor microphone sound, if any feedback track down/notify the AV tech
  15. After the session:
  16. Remove speaker tent card(s)
  17. Make sure that the hotel is refreshing the room and head table
  18. Ambassador
  19. Help attendees with questions on location of restrooms, sessions, and etc.
  20. Provide directions to the sessions/events
  21. Help place out signage
  22. Exact schedule will be provided in advance for planning purposes

To apply to be a volunteer please fill out the application on the next page and return it to Jess Tyler at . Upon approval, you will receive a complimentary Value Package registration to the conference and will receive CE credit for the sessions you attend and volunteer in. We will try to accommodate session preference as much as possible, but cannot guarantee it.

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Duties

I’m interested in volunteering as a:  Room Monitor (manages the room)

 Ambassador (helps attendees with directions and etc)

Volunteer Application Form

Due August 12, 2016• Please return to

Room Monitor - Choose Your Sessions(Choose a minimum of 4 sessions)
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Tip: Choosesessions you would like to attend.

No Preference – Available as needed

Wednesday, September 21, 2016:

8:30 a.m. – 11:30a.m. (Workshops)

Becoming an Infection Prevention and Control Master in the Perioperative Setting

Developing Your Skill Set for the ASC Arena: Business Acumen

DO NO HARM: Tools for Increased Focus on Safety

Engaging Employees to Improve the Patient Experience: A Hands-on Approach

Joint Commission, CMS, and DNV-GL: Mastering Standards and Regulations for Successful Surveys

New Manager Bootcamp: Common Sense about Managing Dollars

New Manager Bootcamp: Making the Transition into Management by Mastering Human Resources

The Shifting Sands of the Financial Healthcare Hourglass: Preparing for Bundled Payment Initiatives

11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

 GETINGE GROUP Luncheon & CE Presentation

12:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. (Workshops)

Developing Your Skill Set for the ASC Arena: Operational Aptitude

Do You Have What It Takes? Current Best Practices for Sterilization and High-Level Disinfection

Joint Commission, CMS, and DNV-GL: Discerning Negative Survey Findings and Accreditation

Making the Business Case for New Technology to Improve the Bottom Line

New Manager Bootcamp: CHRM! Confident Human Resource Management

New Manager Bootcamp: Supply Chain Savvy

Pressure Ulcers During Surgery: Preventable or Not?

The Prevention of Retained Surgical Items - An OR Manager's Mandate

4:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Opening Keynote: The Other End of the Stethoscope – Prevailing Over Compassion Fatigue

Thursday, September 22, 2016:

6:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.

 ECOLAB Breakfast & CE Presentation

8:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.

Keynote: Adaptive Leadership: At the Helm of Perioperative Nursing in a Time of Change

10:45 a.m. - Noon

Blueprints for a Highly Engaged Team: You Are the Architect!

Embedding Analytical Thinking into Perioperative Operations

From Collision to Collaboration–Creating Partnerships with Physicians and Anesthesiologists

Redefining Vendor Relationships for Mutually Beneficial Outcomes

Safe Surgery Checklists: How To Ensure the Safety of Every Patient, Every Time

Swimming With the Sharks in the Sea of High Reliability – Survival of the Fittest

The New Normal: Regulatory and Quality Measure Reporting Update for Ambulatory Surgery Centers

The Perfect Pair—Joint OR and SPD Process Improvement Strides

2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Bedside to Boardroom–Earning a Seat at the Table

Championing Your ASC Profit Margin

Dual Roles: Business Management for the Non-Business Manager

Staying Ahead of the Curve–Positioning for Current and Future Trends

The Elephant in the (Operating) Room: An Intervention in Workplace Incivility

This Is Not Your Mother’s PACU–Strategies to Improve Patient Flow

Transforming Perioperative Education through Simulation

Trimming the Fat With Cost-Saving Initiatives

4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Keynote: Heroism on the Front Lines: Achieving Greatness and Conquering Adversity

Friday, September 23, 2016:

8:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery: Making Strides Toward Better Outcomes

Eyes Wide Shut: Managing Taboo Issues

Learning From the Pros: OR Manager of the Year Roundtable

Measuring ASC Staff Competencies: Free Opportunities

Organizational Culture Changes for Patient-Centered Outcomes: A Case Study

Preceptorship and Mentorship of the New Wave of OR Nurses

The Art and Science of a High-Functioning OR Block Schedule

The Owner Empowerment Philosophy: In the Business or Own the Business

9:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

A Staged Approach to Building a Sustainable Perioperative Workforce

Compassionate Connected Care for the Perioperative Caregiver and the Perioperative Leader

Conditions of Participation: Is Your Surgical Services Department at Risk for Immediate Jeopardy?

OR and SPD: Two Departments, One Priority

SHOW ME THE MONEY: Capturing Entitled Reimbursement

The Compassion Fatigue Epidemic–It’s Time to Put Your Oxygen Mask on First!

Thriving Through Workplace Adversity with Resiliency

Don’t Be Left in the Dust: Contracting for Success

11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Closing Keynote: Love My Job, It's The People I Can’t Stand! Leading a Positive, Vibrant Healthcare Team

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