The internal “customers” of the OR are the surgeons, nurses, surgical technicians, and support and supply staff. Keeping the customer in mine helps all involved understand current performance and opportunities for improvement.” (Balancing efficiency and safety in the OR) Making changes for the internal customers will most definitely improve on operating room efficiency. "New trends in analyzing operating room efficiency have emerged at several large academic institutions based on processes used by manufacturing companies to improve their efficiency. One of these is Lean Process Management. Non-lean processes are steps that waste time and provide no added benefit. Identifying these non-lean processes within the OR and making them “lean” is key to improving OR time, profitability as well as patient and staff satisfaction.” (Operating Room Time Savings with the Use of Splint Packs: A Randomized Controlled …show more content…
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