August 1, 2013
Three-part strategy suggested to improve patient throughput
Efficient throughput—difficult to achieve, yet essential to long-term financial success—is a Holy Grail for OR nurse leaders, who spend much time and energy seeking it. Given all the demands of their role, how can leaders best use their time to gain the most benefit from throughput initiatives? One method is to focus on communication—the underlying component of any successful throughput effort.
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