Name
02. The Surgical Workforce Cliff: Stabilizing Staffing and Building Stronger Teams
Date & Time
Monday, September 14, 2026, 1:30 PM - 2:10 PM
Speakers
Jesus Angulo, MSN, Director, Procedural Services, University of Chicago Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Lisa Devane, DNP, MSN, RN, CNOR, NE-BC, Administrative Director, Perioperative Services, Harris Health
Michelle Bishop, RN, Director, Surgical Services, UW Health
Lisa Devane, DNP, MSN, RN, CNOR, NE-BC, Administrative Director, Perioperative Services, Harris Health
Michelle Bishop, RN, Director, Surgical Services, UW Health
Description
This session tackles the approaching surgical workforce shortfall and how organizations can respond. Panelists discuss innovative staffing models, pipeline development, technology enablement, and team-based care strategies to improve recruitment, resilience, and retention while maintaining quality, safety, and access as workforce pressures intensify.
Session Type
Panel