Abstract
On-time OR first case start times are important in maintaining on-time surgeries. This project used an EPIC Snapboard shared calendar system as a way of increasing communication among nurses and staff involved in pre-operative patient care. Results indicate this shared calendar system improves the number of minutes delayed.
Sigma Membership
Non-member
Lead Author Affiliation
Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas, USA
Type
Poster
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
EPIC EHR, OR First Case Start Times, Snapboard Shared Calendar
Recommended Citation
Rowland, Jennifer; Batiste, Danita; and Cockerham, Mona, "Improving operating room first case on-time starts using the Epic© Snapboard Shared Calendar System" (2019). Creating Healthy Work Environments Event Materials. 39.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/chwe/2019/posters_2019/39
Conference Name
Creating Healthy Work Environments 2019
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Conference Year
2019
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Review Type
None: Event Material, Invited Presentation
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Improving operating room first case on-time starts using the Epic© Snapboard Shared Calendar System
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
On-time OR first case start times are important in maintaining on-time surgeries. This project used an EPIC Snapboard shared calendar system as a way of increasing communication among nurses and staff involved in pre-operative patient care. Results indicate this shared calendar system improves the number of minutes delayed.