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  • Healthcare Management
  • Surgical Operations
  • Patient Flow Optimization

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  • Surgical delays negatively impact patient satisfaction and hospital finances.
  • Maximizing operating room (OR) efficiency is crucial for healthcare facilities.
  • First-case on-time start (FCOTS) is a key metric for assessing OR efficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To increase FCOTS rates to at least 50%.
  • To reduce operating room delay time by 50%.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a multidisciplinary approach in improving OR efficiency.

Main Methods:

  • A multidisciplinary approach was implemented, including process restructuring, educational programs, and schedule revisions.
  • Preoperative assessment and checklist modifications were performed.
  • Surgeons were notified about consequences for late arrivals.

Main Results:

  • The FCOTS rate increased from 15.3% to 30.7%.
  • Operating room time lost decreased from 2,309 minutes to 1,029 minutes.
  • Data from 300 patient charts (150 retrospective, 150 prospective) were analyzed post-intervention.

Conclusions:

  • Multidisciplinary strategies are effective in reducing surgical delays and improving FCOTS rates.
  • Addressing delays enhances patient satisfaction and hospital budget.
  • Evidence-based strategies can optimize surgical services, decrease costs, and improve patient satisfaction.