[Modern OR management in tertiary care hospitals]

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Administration
• Surgical Services Management
• Hospital Operations

Background:

• Operating room (OR) management is critical in hospitals, managing high fixed costs and revenue generation.
• OR management aims to provide safe patient care while optimizing resource use and ensuring satisfaction.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore current strategies and future innovations in operating room management.
• To highlight the importance of continuous improvement and adaptability in OR operations.

Main Methods:

• Review of established OR management practices.
• Identification of emerging strategies such as capacity management, agile collaboration, and AI integration.

Main Results:

• Current OR management relies on defined processes, responsibilities, and key performance indicators.
• Future OR management will benefit from adaptable capacity management, agile collaboration, and AI.

Conclusions:

• Continuous improvement and innovation are essential for effective OR management.
• Integrating new methods will enhance interdisciplinary and interprofessional collaboration within the OR and with adjacent teams.