OR Block Management Quick-Start Playbook
A concise operational playbook for improving OR block utilization and predictability.
Chapters: 1) Current state assessment (block utilization metrics, idle time); 2) Simple rules for block swaps and releases; 3) Daily surgeon/OR coordination huddle agenda; 4) Prioritization rules for add-on cases and urgent cases; 5) Measurement pack (touch points, on-time starts); 6) Communication templates for surgeons and schedulers. Implementation timeline: 30/60/90 day milestones with owner assignments.
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