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Data-Driven Tray Optimization

Tray optimization is a balance between two approaches in surgical instrument management: Standardize – supply all surgical teams with the same instruments or Customize – provide your teams with exactly what they want. One approach simplifies processes in SPD, while the other simplifies OR workflows. In this whitepaper, you'll learn…

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By: Miles Farnsworth
October 31, 2024
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 Time is money: The impact of case duration inaccuracies on surgical departments

On the surgical floor, there’s usually little tolerance for wasted time. But when cases go longer than planned for medical reasons – like an interoperative complication or an unexpected emergent patient – most clinicians understand.  However, when planned case times are incorrect because of administrative issues — like scheduling errors…

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By: IMO Health
October 24, 2024
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Unlock OR Revenue: Power the Health System’s Economic Engine With the “Magic Equation” of AI, Automation, and Change Management

In today’s healthcare landscape, hospitals are facing mounting economic challenges. Rising costs and resource constraints are pressuring hospitals to deliver high-quality care with fewer resources, threatening financial stability and growth potential. According to the American Hospital Association, hospital expenses surged by 17.5% from 2019 to 2022, with labor expenses alone…

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By: Miles Farnsworth
October 8, 2024
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Maximizing Surgical Excellence: Strategies for Attracting Top Surgeons

A 2021 report by the Association of American Medical Colleges projects shortages of 15,800 to 30,200 in all surgical specialties by 2034. With competition for top talent more intense, medical institutions are confronted with providing comprehensive care to their communities. However, finding the best surgical talent is not easy. It…

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By: Miles Farnsworth
November 8, 2023
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OR Manager Conference Session Recap

In Fall 2023, 700 operating room leaders gathered in Nashville, Tennessee for the OR Manager Conference to network, learn, and explore new products. As hospitals and healthcare systems continue to manage operations in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, an environment defined by growing demand for care and continued constraints…

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By: Miles Farnsworth
October 31, 2023
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WHITEPAPER: Reimagining Operating Room Staffing Through AI: Optimizing Efficiency and Resources

Efficient allocation of staff and resources is critical for operating rooms to deliver timely, high-quality surgical care. However, OR managers face challenges in optimizing staffing, including unpredictable volumes, staff shortages and turnover, and complex scheduling. These issues can lead to mismatches between staffing and surgical demands, and suboptimal utilization of…

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By: Miles Farnsworth
August 29, 2023
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[Free Webinar] Optimizing the Surgical Workflow: Strategies for Improved Patient Access and Surgeon Satisfaction

In today’s fast-paced healthcare environment, perioperative leaders face numerous challenges, including increased patient volumes, complex scheduling, and limited resources.  To overcome these obstacles and provide exceptional patient care, it is crucial to quickly identify opportunities in order to streamline the surgical workflow.  The challenges of maximizing patient access, ensuring surgeon…

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By: Miles Farnsworth
July 14, 2023
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Clinically Integrated Supply Chain To Improve Resiliency And Patient Outcomes

Clinical care and patient outcomes relies on the availability of clinical supplies. COVID-19 caused shutdowns and reduced capacity resulting in supply shortages that eventually spread to the entire clinical supply chain. The persistent effects of the pandemic have made the current healthcare landscape even more uncertain, complex, and challenging. As…

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By: Cardinal Health
February 2, 2023
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Data quality toolkit: Considerations for clean, complete, and usable data

Unlock the full potential of your healthcare data. The IMO Health Data Quality Toolkit is your go-to resource for transforming clinical data into actionable insights that improve outcomes, streamline operations, and drive success. Why Download This Toolkit? Unparalleled Expertise – Developed by leading healthcare data experts at IMO Health. Actionable…

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By: OR Manager
December 5, 2022
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Transforming Healthcare Operations: How Three Healthcare Systems Leveraged AI, Automation, and Change Management

What do CommonSpirit, Gundersen Health System, and The University of Kansas Health System have in common? Each utilized LeanTaaS’s iQueue platform to see a measurable increase in block utilization, staffed room utilization, and surgical volume. ORs can generate up to 70% of a hospital’s revenue–and up to 40% of hospital…

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By: Miles Farnsworth
November 30, 2022
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