Improving Quality and Safety In Your Endoscopy Unit: On-Demand | October 2022 OLQUALOCT22-Improving Efficiency in the Endoscopy Unit

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In this video, the speaker discusses the importance of improving efficiency in the endoscopy unit, defining efficiency as the use of available resources to maximize the production of goods and services in healthcare. They highlight the lack of literature on efficiency in endoscopy and discuss the limitations of existing research. They emphasize that reducing procedure time does not enhance efficiency and instead focus on improving operation flow and staffing. They outline a framework for achieving efficiency, including the goals, key elements (facility, staff, IT, and metrics), and how to sustain changes over time. They delve into each category, providing recommendations for optimizing the facility layout, standardizing procedure rooms, utilizing IT tools, and tracking relevant metrics. They also discuss the importance of workflow processes, patient and physician factors that affect efficiency, and suggest strategies for improvement. The video concludes by emphasizing the importance of strong leadership and a supportive organizational culture.

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Neetika Srivastava, MD

Keywords

efficiency

endoscopy unit

healthcare

operation flow

staffing

facility layout