Lessons learned from the death of Joan Rivers. The highly publicized incident is a wake-up call for all facilities.

Doctor-Nurse Relationships: How to make them great. Learn how to bridge the physician-nurse gap in this special morning workshop.

Make connections in the ORX Exhibit Hall. Wine tasting and Martini Madness augment the evening.

2015 OR Excellence schedule at a glance.

The human spirit is stronger than anything that can happen to it. A former NFL player who lost his arm to cancer gained something in return: a unique understanding of what it takes to fight back and win.

See the sights in San Antonio. Join OR Excellence where the past and local color come alive.

Lives change in a matter of seconds. Surgical fires scar both patients and providers in a flash.

The surgeon who became a patient. You'll be more compassionate if your perspective on surgery changes.

Become a better leader. Our panel of experts will help you solve your biggest staffing challenges.

Building your surgical facility into a tusted brand. A customer loyalty expert tells you how to make surgeons and patients fall in love with your facility.

Optimize your medication management. Consulting pharmacist discusses best practices for drug safety and security.

Getting the upper hand in billing litigation. Defend yourself against payors who deny and delay payments.

Top tips for saving money. Expert advice on how to cut costs without sacrificing quality.

Opportunity Awaits: Outpatient Total Joints are here to stay. Learn the essential elements in our special pre-conference session.

The BSN Debate: How does nursing education impact patient outcomes? Find out how professional development efforts pay off where it matters most.

Bridging the gap between surgeons and administrators. Perspective is the first step toward solutions.

Things that get measured get improved. Benchmarking boosts efficiencies and shows your facility's best side.

Safety: Run down fire risk before every case. Fires are preventable if the OR team is aware of the risks.

See the status of a chart quickly with this Idea That Works from Sewell, New Jersey.

Cutting Remarks: Here's what happened in Vegas. 40,000 orthopedic surgeons descended on Sin City.