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Standardizing operating room layout can boost efficiency

The standardization of OR equipment, supplies and technology, can also improve productivity.


Standardizing operating room layout and equipment can boost efficiency, according to an article on the Healthcare Construction + Operations website.

Standardization using modern OR technology and physical layout not only improves efficiency and reducing costs, but also improving ergonomics and reducing employee fatigue, accidents and injuries, the article said.

An effective space strategy is based on concentric circles: a clean core for sterilized equipment surrounded by ORs and an outer ring comprised of stretcher holding bays, scrub alcoves and support spaces.

Standardization in equipment and supply and physical layout also enables the surgical team to streamline its procedures.

Read the article.

 

 



November 23, 2015


Topic Area: Maintenance and Operations

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