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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…

As care costs soar and critical resources shrink, health systems face mounting pressure to balance profitability with accessible care. The American Hospital Association’s 2023 report highlights this, noting a 17.5% rise in hospital expenses and a 20.8% increase in labor costs from 2019 to 2022, factors leading to hospital closures.…

Surgical revenue is more important than ever. But your growth is constrained by manual processes and tools — they’re holding you back from using your OR resources as effectively as you could, resulting in an incredible opportunity cost. Fortunately, advances in AI and automation can enable you to break out…

Overview At the 2021 OR Manager Conference in Chicago, Hospital IQ hosted a roundtable with perioperative leaders, managers, and OR schedulers to discuss OR scheduling challenges. Participants in the roundtable session discussed ways that machine learning, AI, analytics, and automation can streamline the block management process and drive efficiency. These…

Each year, there are more studies raising concerns about infections associated with endoscopic procedures and the techniques used to clean and sterilize or high-level disinfect (HLD) endoscopic devices. This whitepaper, sponsored by Boston Scientific, epidemiologist Cori L. Ofstead, MSPH, President and CEO of Ofstead & Associates, St Paul, Minnesota, presents…

Make OR Integration a Routine Procedure and learn how to get the critical benefits surgical teams need in one solution. Intra-operative efficiency Single-touch access 4K resolution with 3D support (8K ready) Intuitive drag-and-drop control Staff communication and focus Collaborative video conferencing Two-channel streaming and HD recording Zero-latency routing Total customer…

In OR management, matching supply and demand patterns is a critical requirement. On the supply side, organizations need staff with the right skills, ORs, anesthesia coverage, and the necessary equipment. On the demand side, teams must juggle procedure volume, different types of procedures, timing, and expected duration. OR downtime issues…

The operating suite is a key revenue driver for hospitals, making prime-time OR minutes a critical resource that needs to be carefully managed. But effectively scheduling and managing this complex department is a tremendous challenge. Perioperative leaders are continuously striving to improve utilization, grow surgical volume, keep surgeons satisfied, and properly align resources to…

Standardizing the utilization of medical supplies and equipment can have multifaceted benefits, impacting both cost savings and clinical workflow.1 Standardization efforts may prove to be especially beneficial when implemented in capacities with wide product variability, such as hemostats. Hemostatic agents play a crucial role in surgeries. By allowing surgeons to…