Standard operating procedures und OP-Management zur Steigerung der Patientensicherheit und der Effizienz von Prozessabläufen

Abstract

Financial pressures have led the way more efficiency in health care management. To decrease hospital costs a more proficient use of personal resources is required. The drive to increase efficiency with the concomitant increase in workload can cause a reduction in quality of patient care and of patient security. A professional operating room (OR) management and the introduction of standard operating procedures (SOP) have helped to optimise workflow in and around the OR. OR management can control an efficient workflow and generate data concerning performance, costs and quality. SOPs lead to a standardisation of workflow in the OR and in patient treatment modalities. This guaranties a high quality in patient care and more safety despite an increase in work-load.

Multifunctional Use of an Operating Theatre: Is Floor Drainage Posing an Increased Risk of Infection?

“…Various procedures, e.g. parallel induction of anaesthesia [7] and introduction of standard operating procedures [8], have improved operating theatre organization and efficiency, leading to reduced cost of surgery. However, research to optimize operating theatre efficiency is still increasing [9].…”