January 13, 2020
FCOTS increase through smarter scheduling and surgeon accountability
Starting the first cases of the day on time is key for maintaining the OR schedule. A delay in first case on-time starts (FCOTS) can lead to less OR utilization, greater facility costs, and dissatisfaction among physicians, OR staff, and patients. It’s a problem in many surgical suites, but when OR nurse leaders make FCOTS a priority, they can usually achieve some improvements.
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