Redefining O.R. Efficiency: Improving Communication and Workflow in the Operating Room

Hospital Challenges

The demand on surgical services at Memorial Regional Hospital was exceeding their capacity. With stymied workflows and elevated surgical cancellation rates, Memorial Regional Hospital partnered with Envision Physician Services to renew the surgical department’s focus on efficiency. Envision assembled a multidisciplinary team to reorganize the facility’s operating rooms and increase capacity to meet demand.

Envision focused on improving communication and revamping workflows to optimize resource utilization and boost the hospital’s surgical capacity.

RESULTS

15% increase in surgical services capacity

70% reduction in surgical case cancellations

Addition of four new operating rooms