Optimizing the Surgical Workflow: Strategies for Improved Patient Access and Surgeon Satisfaction

Speakers

A woman with short, light hair wearing a black blazer and a bright pink silk scarf poses confidently in front of a neutral backdrop, evoking the precision and professionalism found in an efficient surgical workflow.
Cheri Cartwright, MSN, RN
System Vice President of Surgical Services, Lee Health

Summary

In today’s fast-paced healthcare environment, perioperative leaders face numerous challenges, including increased patient volumes, complex scheduling, and limited resources.  To overcome these obstacles and provide exceptional patient care, it is crucial to quickly identify opportunities in order to streamline the surgical workflow.  The challenges of maximizing patient access, ensuring surgeon satisfaction, and achieving resource utilization in the preoperative space have led to the development of innovative solutions.   

Join Lee Health’s Vice President of Surgical Services to hear how integrated AI technology with a team of experts through their partnership with LeanTaaS rapidly transformed surgical operations following implementation systemwide.   This session will explore how AI-driven data insights is revolutionizing surgical workflow management and enabling healthcare organizations achieve remarkable outcomes.  

Learning objectives 

  • Understand the challenges associated with surgical workflow optimization and potential direct impact to the  patient experience and surgeon satisfaction.
  • Explore innovative strategies to unlock OR access and enhance patient access to surgical services.
  • Learn how predictive and prescriptive analytics transform surgical workflow and fosters collaboration among surgical teams.  

Results

3%Increase in prime time utilization 
9%Increase in staffed room utilization
7%Increase in surgical volume

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