Abstract

The purpose of this project was to evaluate the barriers that prevented consistent operating room first case on time starts (FCOTS). Our intervention involving accurate documentation, morning huddles and case reviews, resulted in improved rate of FCOTS by 66%. The project is ongoing, aimed at tracking sustained improvement over time.

Author Details

Kimberly A. Edwards-McLean, BSN, RN (1); Tina L. Cuthrell, BSN, RN (1); Wendy R. Eisner, MSN, RN (2); Rodger Melson, BS (1); Ralitsa S. Maduro, PhD (3); Merri K. Morgan, DNP, RN, CCRN (3) - (1) Surgical Services, Sentara Careplex Hospital, Hampton, VA, USA; (2) Oncology Administration, Sentara Careplex Hospital, Hampton, VA, USA; (3) Sentara Quality Research Institute, Sentara Healthcare, Virginia Beach, VA, USA

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Sentara Careplex Hospital, Hampton, Virginia, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Evidence-Based Strategies, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Process Improvement, First Case on Time Starts, FCOTS, Staff Education

Conference Name

Nursing Education Research Conference 2020

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International,National League for Nursing

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2020

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First case on time starts: Improvement and sustainability through nursing and staff education

Washington, DC, USA

The purpose of this project was to evaluate the barriers that prevented consistent operating room first case on time starts (FCOTS). Our intervention involving accurate documentation, morning huddles and case reviews, resulted in improved rate of FCOTS by 66%. The project is ongoing, aimed at tracking sustained improvement over time.