Optimizing an operating room

Small efficiencies can add up to substantial time and cost savings


Small efficiencies in an operating room can add up to substantial time and cost savings, according to an article on the Healthcare Construction + Operations website.

Efficient staffing and block scheduling, the standardization of OR equipment, supply and technology considerations, and layout optimization are three strategies that help improve OR scheduling and operations, the article said.

The more efficient a hospital is with OR time, the less revenue they will lose on costs of labor and facilities. 

The most cost-effective staffing solutions are based on predictive analytics, which analyze data in hospital’s high-traffic departments. 

Read the article.

 

 



October 15, 2015


Topic Area: Maintenance and Operations


Recent Posts

Why A Skilled Cleaning Staff Matters in Operating Rooms

Operating rooms are high-risk zones for infection due to invasive procedures and vulnerable patients, so competence in cleaning is critical.


General Leonard Wood Community Hospital Opening Date Set

The medical facility is designed to provide care to service members, retirees and their families.


Heritage Communities Experiences Data Breach

The senior living organization is not aware of any evidence to suggest that patient information has been misused.


State of the Facilities Management Industry in 2025

Many facility managers cite budget constraints and the rise in operating concerns as their top concerns heading into the new year.


City of Hope to Open New Cancer Specialty Hospital in California

This 72-acre academic research campus offers patients access to the full continuum of advanced cancer care.


 
 


FREE Newsletter Signup Form

News & Updates | Webcast Alerts
Building Technologies | & More!

 
 
 


All fields are required. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.