Efficiency Tips

Improving On-Time Surgical Starts

Tips for getting your surgeons and anesthesia providers into the OR when they should be.

Posted 11/13/10 | 3 comments

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Compress Your Schedule to Maximize Efficiency

Posted 08/12/10 | Ann Geier, RN, MS, CNOR, CASC | 3 comments

5 Ways to Make Sterilization More Efficient

Design your instrument reprocessing efforts around energy-efficient autoclaves and practices.

Posted 08/11/10 | David Bernard, Senior Associate Editor | Post a comment

Is Your Equipment Running As Efficiently As You Are?

A guide to reducing your energy consumption while remaining on the cutting edge of technology.

Posted 04/11/10 | Susan Strom, LEED AP | Post a comment

Say Goodbye to Bottlenecks

7 design tips to improve operational efficiency and patient flow.

Posted 01/12/10 | Irene Tsikitas, Associate Editor | Post a comment

Simple Strategies to Automate 5 Critical Functions

Getting the most from your facility management software.

Posted 11/07/09 | Kent Steinriede, Associate Editor | Post a comment

Pre-op Briefings Make for Safer, More Efficient Surgery

Mayo Clinic researchers tout the benefits of communicating before cutting.

Posted 06/01/09 | Post a comment

How an Extra Chair Speeds Case Flow

Have family members wait for patients in the recovery room.

Posted 11/17/08 | Post a comment

Tips for Faster OR Turnover

Posted 06/09/08 | Judith Lee | Post a comment

2 Tips for Tighter Scheduling

Posted 06/09/08 | Yasmine Iqbal, Contributing Editor | Post a comment