Publications by authors named "John Rugg"
Article Synopsis
- The project aimed to reduce lost operating room (OR) time caused by last-minute surgery cancellations, which can be costly and distressing for families.
- Key strategies included improving communication with families, ensuring adherence to fasting rules, and making decisions regarding patient health ahead of the surgery day.
- After implementing effective preoperative instructions and reminders, the average time lost due to cancellations significantly decreased from 5.7 to 3.6 hours and overall from 6.6 to 5.5 hours per day across all surgical services.
