Children's Nebraska Operating Room Utilization Improvement

This case study details the implementation of the iQueue for Operating Rooms solution at Children's Nebraska, a full-service pediatric healthcare center. The document outlines the challenges faced by the facility, including low utilization of operating room (OR) block time and limited staffing resources. It describes the need for a solution that would provide accurate block usage data and facilitate the easy claiming of open OR time. The iQueue system was launched in phases, beginning with a validation period that fostered trust among surgeons. The case study presents the various modules deployed, including features for analyzing, collecting, and exchanging OR time. It reports significant improvements following the implementation, such as a 12% overall increase in volume, a 25% improvement in release proactivity, and a 4% improvement in overall block utilization. The results indicate that the solution effectively addressed the capacity challenges and enhanced operational efficiency at Children's Nebraska.