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, MBA, 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, MSOD, Director, Surgical Services, UW Health
Clavio Ascari, MD, Chief Clinical Officer, North American Partners in Anesthesia
Lisa Devane, DNP, MSN, RN, CNOR, NE-BC, Administrative Director, Perioperative Services, Harris Health
Michelle Bishop, RN, MSOD, Director, Surgical Services, UW Health
Clavio Ascari, MD, Chief Clinical Officer, North American Partners in Anesthesia
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.
Location Name
Salon C-3,4 (Lower Level)
Full Address
Hilton Chicago
720 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605
United States
720 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605
United States
Session Type
Panel