683 Improving CEPOD Efficiency: The ‘Golden Patient’

Abstract Aim Delayed start times in the CEPOD theatre were observed locally and a ‘Golden Patient’ initiative was proposed, whereby patient is identified day before as first case for following day. We aimed to increase percentage of list patients sent 08:15. Method conducted retrospective analysis on each between 18th May 2021 8th August timings recorded. introduced concept 9th 2021. The proposal included prospect using recovery holding bay prior 08:00. A second 28th October Results Prior intervention 0 08:00 12 (14.6%) Following introduction 17 (21%) 31 (38%) Sending earlier whole post sending 08:15 appears occur consecutive days, suggesting proactive team duty. Conclusion has been success be most productive with can see clear obvious change but there still room further improvement. hope engrain into our local culture, show improvement sustain this over time.