Productive Operating Theatre

These case studies may be useful in finding ways of reducing costs and improving services to patients:

50% + reduction in staff absences 
Implementing Productive Operating Theatre at Gateshead NHS Foundation Trust has helped reduce staff absence by 50% and improved list start times by 83%

Overcoming issues in the management of consumables and equipment
Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has used Productive Operating Theatre to bring together clinical staff and the Procurement team to overcome issues in the management of consumables and equipment.  

 £2 million saving through reductions in waiting lists
Productive Operating Theatre programme has helped University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust achieve a £2 million saving through reductions in waiting lists.

More information about Productive Operating Theatre can be found at the NHS Institute.
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