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  • 1Western Sydney Area Health Service, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia. jasperroad@bigpond.com.au

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Implementing a dedicated business unit for elective surgery doubled procedure rates and eliminated waiting lists. This initiative improved operating theatre utilization and reduced costs by 25% without adverse patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Health Services Management
  • Surgical Operations
  • Patient Flow Optimization

Background:

  • The project aimed to enhance day surgery rates, decrease elective surgical waiting lists, and improve operating theatre utilization.
  • A core principle involved managing elective surgery as a distinct business unit, separate from emergency surgical services.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To streamline elective surgical admissions and improve resource allocation.
  • To reduce surgical waiting times and increase the number of procedures performed.
  • To optimize operating theatre efficiency and reduce healthcare costs.

Main Methods:

  • Consolidated elective surgical referrals across the Western Sydney Health Area Service.
  • Implemented a new booking and waiting list system managed by a dedicated nurse coordinator.

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  • Restructured elective surgical operating sessions and integrated model clinical pathways for post-discharge care planning.

    • Main Results:

    • The number of selected surgical procedures performed doubled during the project period.
    • Fifty-seven percent of patients were discharged on the day of surgery, indicating a significant increase in day surgery rates.
    • Surgical waiting lists for selected procedures were eliminated, and operating costs were reduced by 25%.

    Conclusions:

    • Administrative changes in surgical admissions led to improved cost-effectiveness and patient throughput.
    • The project successfully increased day surgery rates and eliminated waiting lists without compromising patient safety or outcomes.
    • The model demonstrates an effective approach to managing elective surgery as a separate business unit for enhanced efficiency.