Santino Estrera, DNP, MBA, MHA, RN, NEA-BC, CNOR

Abstract:

The shifting landscape of healthcare and economic constraints necessitate hospitals and operating rooms (ORs) to improve the management of supply expenses while upholding patient care standards. The quality improvement (QI) project seeks to streamline operational processes and curtail unnecessary expenditures by leveraging advanced data analytics and implementing a two-bin supply delivery system. Key objectives encompass enhancing the supply chain's efficiency, mitigating stockout instances, and optimizing procurement practices. Using Lean Six Sigma (LSS) methodologies to streamline OR supply chain processes, implementing a two-bin supply delivery system, and using data analytics, the QI project demonstrates tangible improvements in OR supply replenishment efficiency. The successful implementation of these strategies also leads to substantial cost savings and fosters a marked enhancement in operational efficacy within the perioperative environment.

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