“Scheduling errors and miscommunication are key contributors to OR delays and cancellations,” Mr. Mele told Becker’s. “Providing complete case communication to those who need it and a holistic view of a case at each step of the way is essential to keeping OR cases on track.
“This requires breaking down the silos between surgeons, schedulers, anesthesiologists and medical reps. Deploying a cloud-based surgery coordination hub gives everyone involved in a case one central place where they can look at and share all case-related information,” he said.
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