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Relocating to a New OR Suite: Practical Observations
Author(s) -
Weiss Yoram G.,
Weissman Charles
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
aorn journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.222
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1878-0369
pISSN - 0001-2092
DOI - 10.1002/aorn.13011
Subject(s) - suite , schedule , flexibility (engineering) , relocation , operations management , patience , perioperative , business , multidisciplinary approach , process management , computer science , engineering , medicine , psychology , management , political science , social psychology , surgery , law , economics , programming language , operating system
Operating room renovation projects usually involve updated technology and processes that can create challenges for administrative leaders (eg, maintaining a surgery schedule during a move) and require staff member adjustments. The perioperative team of a large tertiary care and trauma center relocated from a 35‐year‐old suite to a new suite, which required years of planning, months of training, and weeks of organizing. This article discusses the processes and observations that helped ensure a smooth transition to the new space. Early planning allowed time for leaders to make equipment decisions, develop and test new processes, and train staff members. The actual move required detailed planning, thorough execution, patience, and flexibility to ensure a safe transition. Perioperative leaders balanced operational needs with relocation plans to maintain patient and staff member safety. Open, multidisciplinary communication combined with staff member participation and buy‐in contributed to an efficient, safe move at this facility.