All too often, leaders fall into the trap of hyper-focusing on the real or perceived deficiencies of their teams and themselves....

“Delegation dread” or “delegation anxiety” is a real issue for many leaders. The reasons for this phobia may vary — leaders are reluctant either to give up control or overload...

Welcome to A Day in the Life of an Administrator, our online column, where we sat down with Nikki Williams, RN, CNOR, executive director of Watson Clinic Surgery Center in ...

Departmental silos can create nightmare scenarios where a lack of coordination and conflicting agendas result in suboptimal results or duplicated work....

The evolving ambulatory surgery center (ASC) community has brought together new partnerships and many innovations as facilities across the country continue to...

The name Karen Maloney, MSN, RN, BSN, CASC, is synonymous with ASC growth in the Western Pennsylvania region....

Are you caught in a whirlwind with challenges coming at you from all directions? You’re not alone.....

Your team looks to you for guidance in a professional world that’s more complex and anxiety-inducing than ever...

National Patient Safety Awareness Week (PSAW) runs from March 9 to March 15, and surgical facilities across the country are gearing up to participate....

The safety of patients and staff is an all-encompassing task that falls to the entire OR team throughout the healthcare ecosystem....

The experience of leaders is incalculable and should be seen as a valuable commodity for any profession. As a leader, consider how best to “pay it forward” as your own career...

Leaders sometimes become isolated in their roles as they face a seemingly never-ending wave of daily obstacles and long-term challenges....

Looking for ways to increase revenue in the new year? Consider expanding or adding a new service line....

Every personality is different and unique. Your one-on-one interactions with each of your team members — or even your own manager — will accordingly feel different...

As the leader, you may need to communicate bad news to your team as changes or situations occur....

ASC leaders face many challenges in 2025 and increasing revenues will certainly be one of them....

In a modern workplace where change often comes quickly and relentlessly, a leader should embody the concept of learning to embrace an agile mindset....

One of the primary responsibilities of a leader is to ensure the continued safety and wellbeing of those they lead. Check in regularly with each member of your team to...

Once you understand that being a perfectionist can be harmful to your personal outlook, health and anxiety level, you can unravel what to do about it....

The start of the year is a great time to clear the decks mentally and review for yourself what works and what does not....