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Operating room (OR) inefficiency costs hospitals significantly. Addressing issues like staff shortages and patient preparation can reduce wasted OR time by 35%, improving patient care and controlling costs.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Surgical Operations
  • Hospital Efficiency

Background:

  • High operating room (OR) costs necessitate efficient patient care delivery.
  • Assessing OR time wastage is crucial for cost control and timely patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify operating room (OR) time wastage in a metropolitan public hospital.
  • To identify key factors contributing to OR inefficiency.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of OR utilization across general surgery and orthopedic departments.
  • Measurement of unused OR time and patient waiting periods.

Main Results:

  • OR time wastage accounted for 15% of total scheduled time, totaling 79 hours over 30 days.

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  • Major causes included insufficient staff (59%), patient preparation issues (12%), and extended surgical case times (33% spill-over).
  • Implementation of new guidelines reduced time wastage and spill-over by 35%.

    • Conclusions:

    • Continuous surveillance of OR patient flow and staff deployment is essential for maximizing efficiency.
    • Addressing staff shortages and improving surgical time predictions are key to reducing OR waste.