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How a Hospital Cut Surgical Turnover Time by 50 Percent
Episode 69 of The Operations Podcast dives into the surprisingly high-stakes world of operating room turnover — the 30-45 minute scramble between surgeries that costs US hospitals over $20 billion annually in lost revenue. Lucas and Luna examine how Cincinnati Children's Hospital slashed turnover time from 40 minutes to under 18 by applying Toyota's takt-time principles to the OR, using a 'pit crew' model and an actual stopwatch. They unpack the specific changes: moving supplies to standardized carts, creating a dedicated turnover team, and holding 15-second daily huddles…
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