AHA Associate Podcast Series, Ep. 98 | Surgical Directions
AHA Associates Bringing Value
In this podcast series, the AHA checks in with its business Associates to learn how they are supporting members and leveraging the AHA Associate Program to stay connected with members and help them achieve their goals and objectives.
Episode 98: Building a Sustainable Perioperative Engine: Process, People, & Performance
In this episode, Kathleen Wessel, vice president of business management and operations at the American Hospital Association, is joined by Stephen Lovern at Carilion Clinic and Barbara McClenathan and Joan Cox at Surgical Directions. Join us for an inside look at how smart processes and a strong culture of teamwork transform surgical services. We’ll uncover the secrets to building a high-performing perioperative infrastructure that elevates quality, ensures safety and delivers operational excellence.
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Surgical Directions
Surgical Directions is a healthcare solutions company specializing in perioperative and procedural care, sterile processing, and anesthesia services. With a unique clinician-led model and proprietary analytics platform, Merlin™, the firm empowers hospitals and provider groups to drive measurable improvements in access, efficiency, and financial performance. From supply chain optimization to governance redesign, Surgical Directions delivers peer-to-peer partnership and clinical expertise that helps clients provide quality care and improve margins.
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Featured On This Podcast
Stephen Lovern
DNP, RN, NEA-BC, Vice President, Department of Surgery and Anesthesia
Carilion Clinic
Barbara McClenathan,
RN, BSN, MBA-HCM, CNOR, Vice President of Nursing
Surgical Directions
Joan Stroud Cox,
MBA-HCM, BSN, RN, Nurse Consultant
Surgical Directions
Kathleen Wessel
Vice President of Business Management and Operations
American Hospital Association