Biomedical subjects
Publications and source records attributed to E M Madrid.
Managing the renovation of an operating room is both challenging and rewarding. Good organizational and negotiating skills are needed for dealing with all of the various individuals and groups you will encounter as the project unfolds. Developing an operational plan will assist you to ensure your department continues to function in an organized and efficient manner throughout the project.
There is a common body of knowledge that must be familiar to all when interpreting architectural plans. Although health care practitioners may be experts in their own field, they may be unfamiliar with facility planning and design and therefore lack understanding of how to communicate effectively with the architectural team. The information provided is intended to familiarize nurses and other health care professionals with basic terminology and to provide an understanding of how to identify areas, structures, and dimensions on architectural plans.
Construction and renovation of an operating room suite is an expensive and challenging project. Perioperative managers must use their knowledge and expertise to ensure that the vision of the facility is realized. Managers may be unfamiliar with facility planning and design and lack understanding of how to communicate effectively with the architectural team. Important items to consider and how to avoid costly errors are discussed.
Moving toward an electronic record is both challenging and rewarding. The implementation of a computerized scheduling and management system for the operating room is evaluated. Components of the system include Scheduling, Personnel, Supply, Intraoperative, and InSight modules.