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Service Block Time Allocation in the US Army Medical Command.
AORN Journal
|October 30, 2016
Summary
Optimizing surgical service block time allocation across 25 facilities is crucial for patient access. A standardized process using the Army's Surgery Scheduling System improves efficiency and throughput in surgical care.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Operations Research
- Medical Informatics
Background:
- Surgical service block time allocation is vital for optimizing patient throughput and access to care within the US Army Medical Command.
- Significant variation in service block time exists across 25 facilities due to procedure complexity, volume, and diversity.
- Effective block time allocation necessitates collaboration between informatics and leadership teams.
Framework:
- The Army's Surgery Scheduling System (SSS) incorporates service block time as an embedded function.
- A standardized process was developed utilizing the SSS to optimize service block time allocation.
- Guidelines for effective block time allocation were established.
Implementation:
- The SSS facilitates a data-driven approach to managing surgical scheduling.
- The standardized process aims to reduce variability and improve the predictability of block time utilization.
- Case studies illustrate the practical application of the developed guidelines.
Implications:
- Optimized service block time enhances patient access to surgical care and improves overall operational efficiency.
- Standardization of scheduling processes can lead to better resource utilization in military healthcare facilities.
- The developed framework provides a scalable model for improving surgical scheduling across multiple sites.
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