Reducing Late-Arriving Surgeons to Improve On-Time Surgery Starts
Author Information
Author(s): Ida Jonathan B., Schechter Jamie H., Olmstead John, Menon Archana, Iafelice Mary Beth, Sawardekar Amod, Leavitt Olga, Lavin Jennifer M.
Primary Institution: Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
Hypothesis
Can a quality improvement initiative reduce late surgeon arrivals and improve first-case on-time starts?
Conclusion
A structured approach to communication and accountability can significantly reduce late surgeon arrivals and improve on-time surgery starts.
Supporting Evidence
- Late surgeon arrivals decreased by 45% after implementing the new framework.
- First-case on-time starts increased from 66% to 72% post-implementation.
- Statistical process control charts showed significant improvements in both metrics.
Takeaway
This study shows that if surgeons arrive on time, surgeries can start on time, which makes everything run smoother and happier for everyone involved.
Methodology
A quality improvement initiative was implemented to track and provide feedback on surgeon arrival times over a 24-month period.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in self-reported data from surgeons regarding their late arrivals.
Limitations
The study was conducted at a single institution, which may limit the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
Surgeons from a tertiary pediatric hospital, including 83 staff surgeons and various specialties.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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