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Urgent Sterile Processing Workforce Challenges Impacting Surgical Safety

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Surgical Directions Highlights Urgent Sterile Processing Workforce Challenges Impacting Surgical Safety Chicago, IL – September 18, 2025 — Surgical Directions announced today the release of its latest report, Unseen but Essential: The…

Surgical DirectionsSeptember 18, 2025

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Beyond the Contract: New Toolkit Reimagines Hospital-Anesthesiology Partnerships for Performance, Access, and Growth

CHICAGO, IL — July 16, 2025 — As hospitals grapple with anesthesiology shortages, cost escalation, and throughput delays, Surgical Directions is flipping the script on traditional vendor management with the release of a new white…

Surgical DirectionsJuly 16, 2025

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Surgical Directions Names Kelly Downey as Chief Growth Officer to Accelerate Healthcare Transformation

Surgical Directions is investing in bold, strategic leadership to support its next phase of growth. Today, the firm announces the appointment of Kelly Downey as Chief Growth Officer. Downey brings decades of healthcare experience and…

Surgical DirectionsApril 23, 2025

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The Cost Crisis: Strategic Perioperative & Procedural Care Solutions for Hospital Leaders

Discover five key strategies to control perioperative and procedural care costs, optimize OR utilization, and reduce waste. Learn how data-driven decision-making and operational best practices can strengthen hospital financial sustainability...

Surgical DirectionsMarch 26, 2025

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Driving Organizational Efficiency in Surgical Services: Key Strategies for 2025

Surgical Directions, the leader in perioperative and procedural care consulting, has identified key strategies to help hospitals achieve sustainable efficiency gains in 2025. By leveraging advanced analytics, workforce optimization, and collaborative governance...

Surgical DirectionsFebruary 19, 2025

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Surgical Directions’ 2025 Insights: Transformative Strategies for Healthcare Leaders

CHICAGO, IL – January 29, 2025 – As hospital leaders prepare for the challenges of 2025, Surgical Directions unveils five insights gleaned from our work with health system clients in 2024. These insights are intended…

Surgical DirectionsJanuary 29, 2025

Rapid Innovation with Merlin – Solving Block Management Issues & Improving OR Efficiency

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Merlin™ Anesthesia ContractCompare Saves Hospitals Over $2 Million Since Launch

CHICAGO, IL – December 4, 2024, Surgical Directions is proud to announce that the innovative Merlin™ Anesthesia ContractCompare tool has generated more than $2 million in immediate cost savings and avoidance for five hospitals across…

Surgical DirectionsDecember 4, 2024

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Optimize Flip Rooms to Increase Surgeon Access and Productivity

Discover how Surgical Directions enhances surgeon access and OR efficiency by optimizing flip room management using data-driven strategies and real-time monitoring.

Surgical DirectionsOctober 24, 2024

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Surgical Directions Introduces Merlin Nurse Staffing Module: Revolutionizing OR Staffing with Predictive Analytics

CHICAGO, IL. – September 18, 2024 — Surgical Directions, a leading provider of perioperative and anesthesia consulting and technology services, proudly announces the launch of the Merlin Nurse Staffing module. Developed to address the critical…

Surgical DirectionsSeptember 18, 2024

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Leading with Purpose: Strategies for Effective Healthcare Leadership

CHICAGO, IL. – August 14, 2024 — Surgical Directions, a leading healthcare solutions provider, is pleased to announce a new leadership guide created by Jill Schwieters, Senior Managing Director of Surgical Directions: “Leading with Purpose:…

Surgical DirectionsAugust 14, 2024

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Urgent Sterile Processing Workforce Challenges Impacting Surgical Safety

Beyond the Contract: New Toolkit Reimagines Hospital-Anesthesiology Partnerships for Performance, Access, and Growth

Surgical Directions Names Kelly Downey as Chief Growth Officer to Accelerate Healthcare Transformation

The Cost Crisis: Strategic Perioperative & Procedural Care Solutions for Hospital Leaders

Driving Organizational Efficiency in Surgical Services: Key Strategies for 2025

Surgical Directions’ 2025 Insights: Transformative Strategies for Healthcare Leaders

Merlin™ Anesthesia ContractCompare Saves Hospitals Over $2 Million Since Launch

Optimize Flip Rooms to Increase Surgeon Access and Productivity

Surgical Directions Introduces Merlin Nurse Staffing Module: Revolutionizing OR Staffing with Predictive Analytics

Leading with Purpose: Strategies for Effective Healthcare Leadership

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