Perioperative Workflow: Barriers to Efficiency, Risks, and Satisfaction

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  • JCJanet Craig
    Janet Craig
  • LFLawrence D. Fredendall
    Lawrence D. Fredendall
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Abstract
AN IN-DEPTH, INTERDISCIPLINARY CASE study was conducted to map and describe the information, material, and functional processes common to high-volume surgical specialty procedures at a southeastern US hospital. RESEARCHERS IDENTIFIED PROCESS defects and their effects using both observation and staff member interviews. OUTDATED INFORMATION and structural barriers to communications were responsible for many procedural delays, procedural interruptions, and staff member work-arounds. OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVEMENT are identified, including redesigns and enhancement of information technology systems. AORN J 87 (January 2008) 187-208. © AORN, Inc, 2008.
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