Achieving optimal productivity in flip rooms requires a careful balance between the number of cases and type, targeting an adjusted utilization of 65%, or six to eight cases per day. Surgical Directions advises limiting longer cases to maintain efficiency across OR resources. Learn more in the Leveraging Data-Driven Solutions for Optimizing Flip Rooms white paper.
Key Takeaways
- Flip rooms should achieve a combined adjusted utilization rate of at least 65% to be considered productive.
- Physicians typically need six to eight shorter cases per day to meet this threshold.
- Longer cases lasting 3 to 4 hours reduce overall room efficiency and may not justify flip room use.
- The type and length of cases directly influence whether flip room setups are appropriate.
- Aligning room allocation with case mix helps maintain performance benchmarks across the OR.
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