How did one hospital enhance its Central Sterile Processing (CSP) department to implement change and improve long-term service delivery? Read our latest case study.
Most OR leaders are experienced nurses but often lack financial management skills. This article identifies five key areas where better financial understanding can improve OR results, enhance performance, and meet hospital executives' expectations.
Inefficient surgical case times can lead to significant revenue loss and poor patient outcomes. Long average case times, often due to factors like disorganized setup or delays in patient transfer, negatively impact hospital economics and…
Surgical Directions is excited to introduce "Leading with Purpose: Strategies for Effective Healthcare Leadership," a new guide by Jill Schwieters, Senior Managing Director. This guide provides actionable strategies for enhancing leadership in healthcare by focusing…
Turnover time in the OR is crucial for efficiency and revenue, but many leaders overlook its impact. Extended turnover affects labor costs, surgeon satisfaction, and OR capacity. Addressing this issue requires a multidisciplinary approach. Read…
Supply chain issues in the OR— such as running out of critical items and expired inventory—create significant challenges for surgeons, nursing staff, and hospital administration. These problems lead to wasteful spending and higher OR costs,…
Hospital ORs drive financial performance, but many hospitals struggle with underutilization and high costs. The key to improving OR efficiency lies in addressing the misalignment of OR leadership. Learn more about how engaged physicians create…
How can you streamline evaluation of your complex anesthesiology contracts to focus on crucial details such as termination terms, exclusivity clauses, and financial arrangements? Facilitate regular discussions with your anesthesia group to ensure clear, actionable…
Explore a pathway to achieve improvement in your Central Sterile Processing (CSP) department. Read how we put these process steps into action in this white paper.
Maximizing perioperative services is critical for hospitals' financial recovery post-COVID, with over 95% of hospital executives highlighting it as essential. However, less than half feel well-positioned to achieve this goal. Surgical services, which generates over…