Trish Delgrosso

Surgical Directions' Merlin software reduces OR white space, increasing block predictability and case volume by 25%.

Data-driven strategies use Merlin software to optimize block and flip room allocations for surgeons

Effective flip room allocation requires comprehensive resource management to facilitate efficient turnover times.

Achieving optimal productivity in flip rooms requires a careful balance between the number of cases and type, targeting an adjusted utilization of 65%, or six to eight cases per day. Surgical Directions advises limiting longer…

Effective flip room allocation criteria rely on data, including case length and OR setup time.

Block redesign helps allocate flip rooms fairly, aligning OR resources with surgeon qualifications.

Improved flip room policies helped a community hospital double OR efficiency and case volume.

Long cases in flip rooms can lead to OR inefficiencies, costly downtime, and lost revenue opportunities.

Flip rooms allow surgeons to book two rooms concurrently, enhancing efficiency and maximizing OR schedules.