Dealing with Surgical Waiting Lists as a result of the Covid-19 Pandemic
Efficiently moving patients from the waiting list to a session list, and then eventually into theatre, involves many connected systems in the wider organisation beyond just the surgical suite. The specific actions and processes that provide a smooth transition from the consulting room to the operating theatre are summarised in this blog.
Effective Operating Theatres Summit
During 2021, a virtual summit was held focusing on the productivity, quality and safety of surgical services in the UK during and beyond the pandemic. The summit focused on the importance of operating theatres continuing to provide surgery as efficiently and safely as possible to manage the backlog caused by the pandemic.