Partnering with your CEO will put you on the path to success.

1 Partnering with your CEO will put you on the path to success Maintaining a strong relationship with the hospital CEO has always been important for an OR leader. In the coming year, good relations with the executive suite will be critical. Hospital executives are under greater pressure now than at any time in the last 30 years. Changes in the healthcare market are creating unprecedented challenges for hospitals. Most CEOs, faced with difficult choices, will expect a lot from the surgery department this year. Surgical services directors will have to weather increasing scrutiny. To do well, OR directors need to work effectively with the executive team. Start by taking a forward-looking approach to your hospital’s needs. Focus on becoming a “solutions provider” who can help the CEO meet the challenges of 2014.