While many firms provide generalist leaders, hospital surgery departments require specialists to really understand the service’s specific needs. “We work with many hospitals that see a leadership transition as a priceless opportunity to transform the service,” said Alecia Torrance, RN, BS, MBA, CNOR, Senior Vice President of Clinical Operations at Surgical Directions, in a company news release. “Our interim directors and managers are able to bring a fresh perspective and make the tough decisions that enable the OR to improve dramatically.”
At one medical center, the company helped increase on-time starts from around 75 percent to 95 percent and reduced room turnover time by 30 minutes.
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