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Parallel processing and related provision and location of spaces supports increase efficiency by allowing two processes to be conducted simultaneously in separate locations (e.g. induction in an induction room and room turnover in the OR).

DESIRED OUTCOMES/CITATIONS

Improve efficiency              

Peer-reviewed (empirical study)

Sandberg et al., 2005
Sandberg, W. S., Daily, B., Egan, M., Stahl, J. E., Goldman, J. M., Wiklund, R. A., & Rattner, D. (2005). Deliberate perioperative systems design improves operating room throughput. Anesthesiology: The Journal of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, 103(2), 406-418.

Best Practice report (non peer-reviewed)

Agarwala et al., 2013
Agarwala, A., Levine, W. C., Germain, B., Makabi, M. A., Rattner, D. W., Tenney, D. L., Dunn, P. F., & Berger, D. L. (October 2013). Innovative Surgical Suite Design Improves OR Efficiency. Presented at the American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting.

Peer-reviewed (best practice, design guidelines, or literature review report)

Hirsch, 2008
Hirsch, R. (2008). The hybrid cardiac catheterization laboratory for congenital heart disease: from conception to completion. Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions, 71(3), 418-428.

Peer-reviewed (empirical study)

Bayramzadeh et al., 2018
Bayramzadeh, S., Joseph, A., Allison, D., Shultz, J., Abernathy, J., & Group, R. O. S. (2018). Using an integrative mock-up simulation approach for evidence-based evaluation of operating room design prototypes. Applied ergonomics, 70, 288-299.

Peer-reviewed (best practice, design guidelines, or literature review report)

Rostenberg & Barach, 2012
Rostenberg, B., & Barach, P. R. (2012). Design of cardiovascular operating rooms for tomorrow's technology and clinical practice—Part 2. Progress in Pediatric Cardiology, 33(1), 57-65.

Peer-reviewed (empirical study)

Torkki et al., 2005
Torkki, P. M., Marjamaa, R. A., Torkki, M. I., Kallio, P. E., & Kirvelä, O. A. (2005). Use of anesthesia induction rooms can increase the number of urgent orthopedic cases completed within 7 hours. Anesthesiology: The Journal of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, 103(2), 401-405.

Peer-reviewed (best practice, design guidelines, or literature review report)

Rostenberg & Barach, 2011
Rostenberg, B., & Barach, P. R. (2011). Design of cardiovascular operating rooms for tomorrow's technology and clinical practice—Part one. Progress in Pediatric Cardiology, 32(2), 121-128.

Improve movement and flow              

Peer-reviewed (best practice, design guidelines, or literature review report)

Rostenberg & Barach, 2011
Rostenberg, B., & Barach, P. R. (2011). Design of cardiovascular operating rooms for tomorrow's technology and clinical practice—Part one. Progress in Pediatric Cardiology, 32(2), 121-128.

TYPE OF STRATEGY

Task Organization Built Environment

Support spaces for extra equipment, instruments, and supplies that are in close proximity to the OR improve OR utilization.

DESIRED OUTCOMES/CITATIONS

Improve movement and flow              

Peer-reviewed (empirical study)

Young & O'Regan, 2010
Young, R. S., & O'Regan, D. J. (2010). Cardiac surgical theatre traffic: time for traffic calming measures?. Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, 10(4), 526-529.

TYPE OF STRATEGY

Technology Built Environment
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