Kravitz, Matthew
(2022)
Comparative Analysis of the Leading Methods for Optimizing Operating Room Efficiency and Cost Effectiveness.
Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.
Abstract
Healthcare systems exist in a constant stage of transformation. With increasing pressure to prioritize high-quality care with low-cost, operating rooms within health systems become increasingly targeted for improvement. Operating rooms have become a focal point for providing financial stability since they are the staple for generating payments for the hospital. A hospital that maximizes the efficiency of the operating room will reap the benefits for the healthcare system. Providers are working strenuously to see high volumes of patients, and administrators have immense pressure to keep costs low while maintaining optimal outcomes. This requires working together to find methods and strategies that can help operating rooms function with benefit to both parties.
This paper examines the various methods to maximize operating room efficiency from multiple avenues. The different approaches have varying financial impacts and effectiveness depending on the type of hospital. Rural and urban hospitals have different functionalities and need to maximize their operating rooms accordingly. After reviewing the literature on seven methods used to improve the operating room, a comparative analysis will be conducted based on five essential process improvement (KPI) methods for each technique. Upon learning the roles of each KPI method in operating room improvement methodologies, a leading method will be declared for two types of healthcare systems (rural and urban). Overall, to combat the increasing financial crisis occurring in the United States health system, operating rooms will become the center of attention to maximize the high payments that result from surgical procedures.
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Other Thesis, Dissertation, or Long Paper
(Master Essay)
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| Status: |
Unpublished |
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| Contributors: |
| Contribution | Contributors Name | Email | Pitt Username | ORCID  |
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| Committee Chair | Broom, Kevin | kevinbroom@pitt.edu | kevinbroom | UNSPECIFIED | | Committee Member | Jenna, Carlson | jnc35@pitt.edu | jnc35 | UNSPECIFIED | | Committee Member | Annmarie, Lyons | lyonsa@upmc.edu | UNSPECIFIED | UNSPECIFIED |
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| Date: |
12 May 2022 |
| Date Type: |
Completion |
| Number of Pages: |
39 |
| Institution: |
University of Pittsburgh |
| Schools and Programs: |
School of Public Health > Health Policy & Management |
| Degree: |
MHA - Master of Health Administration |
| Thesis Type: |
Master Essay |
| Refereed: |
Yes |
| Date Deposited: |
12 May 2022 17:09 |
| Last Modified: |
12 May 2022 17:09 |
| URI: |
http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/42919 |
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