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ORSOS goes to theatre!
The British Journal of Theatre Nursing : Natnews : the Official Journal of the National Association of Theatre Nurses
|February 1, 1992
Summary
The Operating Room Scheduling and Office System (ORSOS) was implemented in a hospital theatre. This case study evaluates the system
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Operating Theatre Management
- Healthcare Systems Engineering
Background:
- Increasing integration of computer systems in operating theatres.
- Need for efficient operating room management tools.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the implementation of the Operating Room Scheduling and Office System (ORSOS).
- To evaluate the value and effort associated with ORSOS implementation in a clinical setting.
Main Methods:
- Case study approach detailing the installation process of ORSOS.
- Qualitative assessment of the implementation experience.
Main Results:
- The study details the practical steps and challenges of integrating ORSOS.
- The theatre manager's perspective on the system's worth is presented.
Conclusions:
- The successful implementation of ORSOS requires careful planning and management.
- The value proposition of ORSOS in improving operating theatre efficiency is explored.