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    • Healthcare Management
    • Surgical Operations
    • Process Improvement

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    • Inefficient preoperative processes can significantly delay surgical start times and disrupt patient flow.
    • While Lean Six Sigma is studied in operating rooms, its application in preoperative settings is less explored.
    • Optimizing the entire perioperative process, including preoperative, operating room, and postoperative departments, is crucial for overall performance.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To discuss the implementation of new practices in the preoperative department.
    • To identify the benefits of these new practices.
    • To outline the obstacles encountered during the pilot study.

    Main Methods:

    • Implementation of new practices within a preoperative department.
    • Pilot study to assess the impact of implemented changes.
    • Analysis of benefits and obstacles during the pilot phase.

    Main Results:

    • Discussion of benefits derived from new preoperative practices.
    • Identification of challenges and obstacles faced during implementation.
    • Insights into improving preoperative throughput and patient flow.

    Conclusions:

    • Optimizing preoperative processes is vital for achieving on-time surgical starts.
    • Implementing new practices can yield significant benefits for patient flow.
    • Addressing identified obstacles is essential for successful preoperative process improvement.