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12 2026 Feb21 GI Unit Leadership Course Presentation 8 Neal Kaushal Demystifying Concepts in Endoscopu Unit Efficiency
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Dr. Abdi delivers a comprehensive overview of key operational and efficiency terms relevant to endoscopy units. He clarifies commonly confused concepts like throughput (units/time) versus case volume (quantity), and explains timing metrics such as first case on-time starts, turnover time, and true completion time. Emphasizing the importance of defining terms precisely, he encourages mapping patient workflow—including recovery phases—to identify bottlenecks, which may not always be room turnover but could be post-op space or other factors. Staffing strategies like skill mix optimization, cross-training, and float pools are discussed to improve resource allocation. Equipment aspects focus on reprocessing cycle time, scope-to-patient ratios, and maintaining instrument readiness. Dr. Abdi highlights performance metrics such as KPIs, benchmarking, complication rates, and continuous quality improvement. Financial concepts like cost per procedure, revenue cycle management, and controlling overtime costs are described to optimize unit sustainability. The talk aims to demystify jargon, enabling physicians and leaders to better partner in improving endoscopy unit efficiency and patient care.
Keywords
endoscopy unit efficiency
operational metrics
staffing strategies
equipment management
financial optimization
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