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Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Surgical Workflow Optimization
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • The operating room (OR) represents a significant cost within the perioperative episode of care, contributing to overall healthcare spending.
  • Operating room efficiency is directly linked to enhanced productivity, patient safety, and the quality of care delivered.
  • Numerous delays can impede OR efficiency, necessitating a systematic strategy for identification and resolution.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a process improvement initiative aimed at enhancing operating room (OR) efficiency for outpatient orthopaedic cases.
  • To share lessons learned from implementing systemic changes in a large academic institution.
  • To emphasize the importance of a multidisciplinary, clinician-driven approach to OR optimization.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of a process improvement initiative focused on outpatient orthopaedic cases.
  • Formation of a multidisciplinary team including clinicians (nurses, technologists, anesthesiologists) and leadership.
  • Systematic identification and addressing of workflow delays within the OR.

Main Results:

  • The initiative highlighted the critical role of practical, clinician-driven changes in improving OR efficiency.
  • Administrative support, adequate resources for staffing and equipment, and institutional flexibility were essential for successful implementation.
  • A collaborative approach fostered open communication and alignment of goals among OR team members.

Conclusions:

  • Optimizing OR workflow requires a collaborative, multidisciplinary team effort with shared goals.
  • Clinician-led initiatives, supported by administrative engagement and resources, are key to achieving sustainable improvements in OR efficiency.
  • Addressing systemic issues through practical, flexible changes can significantly enhance the efficiency and quality of care in the operating room.