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T
urnover
time is
money.
And
when
you're looking at your
bottom line, every-
thing comes down to
one big question: How
fast can you get the
room ready for the
next case while main-
taining the highest
standards of patient
safety?
It's a delicate balanc-
ing act, but it's one
every OR team needs
to be thinking about.
Improving turnover
time takes collabora-
tion, critical thinking
and an honest evalua-
tion of all the things
you could do better once a patient has left for recovery and another
patient heads into to the OR. Here are 6 tips that will help keep those
turnovers moving:
Mike Morsch | Associate Editor
Room Turnovers: Life in the Fast Lane
6 tips to maximize efficiency, ensure safety.
• ON THE SURFACE Using disinfectant wipes with a shorter dry time is more effec-
tive than using microfiber cloths to clean surfaces.