Timely completion of spinal fusion: A multidisciplinary quality improvement initiative to improve operating room efficiency.

Trung DuVidya ChidambaranSetenay Tuncel KaraMatthew FrazierJennifer AnadioSandra GirtenStacy LeviDonna AllenCharles Dean KurthPeter SturmAnna Varughese

Published in: Paediatric anaesthesia (2022)

Application of QI methodology reduced time variation of several tasks and improved timely completion of spine surgery. Beyond the study period, sustained team behavior, adaptive changes, and vigilant monitoring are imperative for continued success.

Keyphrases

quality improvement
patient safety
spinal cord
working memory
palliative care
spinal cord injury