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Review article: Strategies to improve emergency theatres efficiency
International Journal of Surgery Science · 2021 · Vol. 5(3) · pp. 101–105
Ahmed Elshiekh✉(University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust)Mohamed Abdelkhalek(University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust)Ahmed Mabrouk(University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust)Ahmed Mohammad Hassan(University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust)Ahmed Mostafa Ali(Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust)Doha Beltagi(University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust)
Abstract
Efficiency is the optimal use of the available resources. In the case of the theatres, this includes the maximum use of the theatre time allocated to the list. Delays negatively impact the theatres efficiency, but more seriously affects the patient’s safety specially in the emergency setting and can lead to serious patient safety incidents. Multiple strategies can improve the emergency theatres efficiency. In this review article, we will describe the available strategies aimed at increasing the emergency theatres efficiency.
Emergency and Acute Care StudiesHealthcare Policy and ManagementOperating theatresOperations managementBusinessRisk analysis (engineering)Medical emergencyOperations researchMedicineEngineering
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