OR Clinical Effectiveness Consulting
Pre-&-Post-Op Procedures Implementation that Increase
OR Clinical Effectiveness
OR Clinical Effectiveness Consulting
Pre-&-Post-Op Procedures Implementation that Increase OR Clinical Effectiveness
SMI Group offers hospital consulting services to increase operating room clinical effectiveness. Surgery Management Improvement Group reviews all elements of patient processing to improve the flow of surgery patients with the objectives of enhancing “customer” satisfaction, case throughput, clinical efficacy, quality management, and cost effectiveness.
Operating Room Clinical Effectiveness (ORCE) is a key indicator of the quality and safety of surgical care. It measures how well the operating room (OR) team performs in terms of patient outcomes, resource utilization, and adherence to best practices. Improving ORCE can lead to better patient satisfaction, lower costs, and reduced complications.
One of the ways to improve ORCE is to enhance Operating Room Standards and Management (ORSAM). ORSAM refers to the policies, procedures, and protocols that govern the operation of the OR, such as scheduling, staffing, infection control, equipment maintenance, and waste disposal. ORSAM can affect the efficiency, productivity, and safety of the OR team and the patients they serve.
By implementing evidence-based ORSAM practices, such as preoperative briefings, surgical checklists, standardized handovers, and postoperative debriefings, OR teams can improve their communication, coordination, and teamwork. These practices can also help prevent errors, identify and resolve issues, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Improving ORCE and ORSAM is not only beneficial for the patients and the OR team, but also for the health care system as a whole. It can reduce unnecessary delays, cancellations, and readmissions, which can improve access to surgical care and optimize resource allocation. It can also enhance the reputation and competitiveness of the health care facility and attract more patients and staff.
Therefore, it is important for health care leaders and managers to prioritize ORCE and ORSAM improvement initiatives and support their implementation. By doing so, they can ensure that their ORs deliver high-quality, safe, and efficient surgical care to their patients.
SMI program design elements include:
We achieved improvements in case turnaround time, cost per case and more.
Why Choose Surgery Management Improvement (SMI) Group?
The SMI Group’s Principals have worked as senior level executives and vice presidents of hospital management consulting firms including Chi Systems, DJ Sullivan & Associates, and Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Systems Inc.
Operating Room Scheduling Management
Operating room planning is a complex task where numerous resources must be synchronized in order to achieve efficiency. Surgeon availability, operating team scheduling, patient related information (i.e. estimated operating time, priority and diagnosis), equipment, and support resources must all be carefully orchestrated.
Anesthesiology Program Consulting
A well-defined, coordinated anesthesiology program is essential to a cost and operationally effective, marketable operating room. Areas of evaluation and development expertise include: Program Evaluation and Design, Anesthesiologist/CRNA/ Resident Care Team Process Evaluation, Surgeon Nursing Interrelationship
Operating Room Succession Planning
Use our tools and assistance to plan your operating room management succession. Our process identifies key roles, the management capabilities of existing staff, and cultivates qualified internal candidates to become superior leaders for tomorrow’s perioperative environment.
Ambulatory Surgery Center Program Development
SMI Group provides hospital and surgery center consulting services that provide ambulatory surgery program development & management solutions. We help you retain & grow Ambulatory Market Share while improving expected surgery outcomes.