Optimize OR Utilization: RUSH's Practical Tips for Success - Boosted Prime Time Utilization by 4%

Monday, December 16th, 2024 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CT

As hospitals face growing demand for care, enhancing operation room efficiency without having to embark on costly expansions is a pressing priority.

Chicago-based Rush University Medical Center has achieved significant gains in OR utilization through data-driven strategies, boosting prime-time utilization by 4% and block utilization by 12% across their surgical suites along with a 4.5% increase in prime-time case minutes.

In this session, a Rush leader will discuss how the hospital tackled long-standing OR challenges to deliver measurable improvements. Registrants will gain best practices from Rush's data-driven framework to apply within their own organizations.

Key learning points:

Data-driven strategies to tackle common operational challenges, such as block-time allocation and scheduling inefficiencies
Develop a collaborative approach to ensure data transparency
Build a structured framework to improve block utilization and scheduling by leveraging accurate data and diverse stakeholder input