Challenge

 

Reduce costs of typical operations by eliminating unnecessary procedures and doctor/nurse movements while increasing productivity and safety.

 

Strategy

 

• Conduct in-depth pre- and post- operation interviews to identify inefficiencies in procedures, instruments, equipment and process flow

• Reduced prep-time by rearranging room in a more efficient manner

• Determine optimal time in prep-process to utilize disposable products

 

Results

 

• Identified over $3,000 potential savings PER YEAR

• Findings stimulated equipment manufacturer to reexamine instrument design to eliminate excess wires and cords

• Reduction of personnel required in operating room generated multiple benefits