Utilization Fraction of Ambulatory Hand Procedures: Cost-Reduction Through Surgical Instrument Tray Optimization.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Our objective is to evaluate the utilization fraction (UF) of surgical instruments during a commonly performed ambulatory hand surgery case as an avenue for cost reduction, increased operating room efficiency, and systems quality improvement.

Methods

The total number of instruments opened at the start of the case was recorded followed by instruments being divided into those used and not used during the procedure. Total sterile processing costs were estimated at $1.56 per instrument according to data from our institution's central sterilization processing (CSP) department.

Results

Nineteen hand procedures performed by 2 surgeons were included in this study. An average of 120.1 ± 10.9 instruments were opened at the start of each case, while an average of 12.6

SUBMITTER: Onuh OC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11571127 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature