This review article posted on 04/07/2010 in Medscape Anesthesiology provides “measurements that can be made to assess how well a OR suite functions.”
The author, Alex Macario, MD, provides a OR Efficiency Scoring System with metrics that can serve as benchmarks. In addition he discusses the implications of improving various elements in the scoring system, as well as, ways to improve performance in the various areas.
In the conclusion, he provides some very practical advice:
Superhuman effort, for example, rushing around on the day of surgery trying to reduce turnover times, can be dangerous and stressful with little financial justification. On the day of surgery, the best way to proceed is by simply taking care of each patient in a relaxed, cheerful, and supportive manner, having done most of the thoughtful planning ahead of time.
Macario A. Are your operating rooms being run efficiently? Medscape Anesthesiology. Posted 4/07/2010.
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