Projects
Streamlining the Operating Room
Project Detail
Client: A regional health system
Business Area: Operating Rooms
Opportunity: Streamline operating room cycle time to increase utilization rates and patient throughput
Approach: Lean Redesign
Findings: Scheduling processes were too inflexible, and communication was poor; much of open time was due to over-scheduling; proactive tracking and communication of open time allowed for more flexibility
Results:
- Improved OR time utilization from 69% to 86%
- Financial impact of $1.3 million (annualized)
