Pre-Op Pitfalls: Investigating Delays in Surgical Start Times at A Large Medical Center
Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting
Published online on July 10, 2025
Abstract
Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, Volume 69, Issue 1, Page 1576-1578, September 2025.
This study investigates an overlooked contributor to operating room (OR) delays: the pre-operative (pre-op) phase. As a critical step requiring multi-divisional coordination, identifying systemic breakdowns during this phase may streamline surgical care. ...
This study investigates an overlooked contributor to operating room (OR) delays: the pre-operative (pre-op) phase. As a critical step requiring multi-divisional coordination, identifying systemic breakdowns during this phase may streamline surgical care. ...