Strategic Perioperative Growth: RUSH University System for Health’s Surgeon-Centric Approach to Case Volume Increase & Service Line Success

Speakers

Sam Davis RUSH
Sam Davis, MHA, RN, NEA-BC, CNOR
AVP of Perioperative & Interventional Clinical Services, RUSH University Medical Center
Rose Andron_RUSH
Rose Andron, RN, MSN, CNML
Director of Perioperative Services,RUSH University Medical Center

Summary

As health systems navigate increasing surgical demand and financial pressures, hospitals must optimize operating room (OR) utilization and align case volumes across inpatient and ambulatory surgery center (ASC) settings to achieve strategic growth and financial sustainability. This presentation showcases RUSH’s transformative approach to: right-sizing block allocation, driving surgeon engagement and excitement, optimizing OR access, and strategically leveraging ASCs to align case complexity with the appropriate surgical setting.

Sam Davis and Rose Andron will demonstrate how leveraging data-driven strategies and collaborative stakeholder engagement can overcome longstanding OR challenges. They will share insights on implementing a roadmap for OR optimization and strategic block allocation, ensuring OR time is aligned with high-growth service lines, evolving surgical trends, and financial performance metrics across multiple surgical sites.

Key Results Achieved:

  • 5% increase in surgical volume
  • 8% increase in case minutes
  • 4% increase in primetime OR utilization
  • 12% increase in surgeon block utilization

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