An agile standardized work procedure for cleaning the operating room

Purpose: This research aimed to reduce the turnover time (non-operative time) in operating room (OR) at a US Northwestern hospital. Design/methodology/approach: Data collection consisted of observation and interviews aides, circulating nurses, surgical techs identify causes delays long turnovers. It was determined that could be divided into two stages: cleaning setting up for next surgery. The team met with staff (aides) create standard procedure stage. decided an agile would allow process completed same way effectively any number people ranging from 1 3. flexibility accounts who are complete considers some them only available during portions stage due multiple turnovers or duties.Findings: reduced by 2.2 minutes (15.7% total deviation 3.30 minutes. A decrease variability represents more consistent turnovers, creating predictable times scheduling surgeries future.Originality/value: proposes novel approach standardized work quickly adapts workers available. (ASWP) allows every people.