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Lean Six Sigma methodology enhanced operating room efficiency for total hip arthroplasty by 50%. Key improvements included optimizing surgical scheduling and reducing changeover times, despite challenges.

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  • Quality Improvement Methodologies

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  • Operating room efficiency is critical for surgical programs.
  • Morning total hip arthroplasty programs face unique challenges.
  • Lean Six Sigma (LSS) offers a framework for process optimization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To apply Lean Six Sigma methodology to enhance efficiency in a morning total hip arthroplasty program.
  • To analyze the challenges encountered in improving operating room efficiency.

Main Methods:

  • A quasi-experimental, pre-post intervention study was conducted.
  • Multidisciplinary meetings and retrospective analysis identified improvement areas.
  • Implemented strategies included case selection, early surgery starts, and optimized changeover times.

Main Results:

  • Feasibility of three procedures per morning confirmed; 72% of surgeries under 90 min.
  • Achieved 67% of the target improvement despite resource limitations.
  • Improved first surgery start time, increased procedures per module, and reduced changeover times.

Conclusions:

  • Lean Six Sigma improved operating room efficiency for hip arthroplasty by 50%.
  • Identifying and addressing process bottlenecks is crucial for successful implementation.
  • Further research is needed to address post-surgery challenges and ensure continuous optimization.