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THINKING OF BUYING … 9 6 O U T P AT I E N T S U R G E R Y M A G A Z I N E O N L I N E | J U LY 2 0 1 4 ing a solution that suits your OR is whether it is convenient to where it is needed. Can a canister drainage system be installed close to where it is filled? Is a suction system portable, to reach runoff, puddles and spills where they happen? Several manufacturers offer absorbent or suction floor mats on which surgical personnel can stand, but a stationary mat defeats the possibility of moving the solution to a problem. Usage factors also play a part. In a brochure or at a conference's exhibit hall, a fluid waste management system may look streamlined and efficient, but you'll want to make sure you know how much room it takes up in your (possibly technology cramped) ORs, what is required to power it, and what it sounds like when it's in operation. If the noise of a suction system drowns out a surgeon's requests and New Orleans Marriott, 555 Canal Street New Orleans, Louisiana, Oct. 14-17, 2014 (888) YOUR ORX Ann Geier, MS, RN, CNOR, CASC and Nancy Burden, RN have seen it all in their decades of combined OR leadership. They'll kick off the conference by reliving some amazing head-scratchers during their session You Can't Make This Stuff Up. Can You Have Your Job and Stay (Happily) Married, Too? According to Marie Sakosky-Kelly, RN, and her husband, orthopedic surgeon Dr. John D. Kelly IV, MD, the answer is a resounding "Yes!" Orthopedic surgeon Dr. David C. Ring, MD, PhD shares his story to show why effective safety systems must replace the "blame and shame" culture of traditional medicine during his talk, The Worst Error of My Career. Ideas That Work Power Hour debuted at ORX last year and was a huge hit. Listen as 10 of your fellow surgical facility leaders share ideas for you to take back to your facility and instantly put to work. On October 15th, hundreds of surgical leaders from around the country will meet at the spectacular New Orleans Marriott for three impactful days of education, networking, fun and camaraderie. Here's what we have in store for you on Day 1: Day 1 doesn't start until 1:00 pm, so get to NOLA early to enjoy this fun and interesting town and awesome hotel! The New Orleans Marriott, 555 Canal Street, is at the heart of the action in the always exciting French Quarter. Come sample the wonderful NOLA cuisine and take in the amazing music and nightlife. Visit the gorgeous Garden District, or take a ride on a street car or paddleboat. With room rates of only $179 per night, come early or stay an extra day or two to take in the beauty and diversity of the Big Easy! When the educational sessions kick off at 1:00, you'll hear from these exceptional speakers: A Closer Look at Day 1 of ORX — Come Feel the Difference! And finally, to wrap up Day 1, we'll meet in the exhibit hall for a free wine tasting! Treat your taste buds, network with colleagues and see new technology. This event has been a favorite of ORX attendees for five years running! To learn more about ORX, please see the syllabus—including full course descriptions— enclosed with this issue, visit us at www.orexcellence.com or call us at (800) YOUR-ORX. Contact your Zimmer representative or visit: www.ORFluidWaste.Zimmer.com Convenient, nurse-designed system Easy-to-use disposable manifolds Replaces multiple disposable canisters and gelling agents On-board regulated suction Easy-to-Read Touch Screen Display & Control Panel High-Flow Disposable Suction Manifolds (Recyclable) Lighted Fluid Reservoirs And more... Reusable reservoirs reduce red bag waste cost by up to 70% Applies EPA-approved disinfectant during the cleaning process Class-leading fluid capacity Flexible docking station © 2013 Zimmer Surgical, Inc. OSE_1408_part3_Layout 1 7/3/14 8:45 AM Page 96