Author(s): Alan D. Kaye (Editor), Charles J. Fox III (Editor), Richard D. Urman (Editor)
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication Date: 4 Oct. 2012
Edition: New
Language: English
Print length: 301 pages
ISBN-10: 110701753X
ISBN-13: 9781107017535
Book Description
Effective management of the OR is critical in all clinical settings, where ensuring that policies, systems, staff members and teams are efficient, safe and cost-effective is paramount. Operating Room Leadership and Management is a comprehensive resource for physicians and administrators involved in the day-to-day management of operating rooms in a hospital setting or smaller-scale facilities. Topics include: • OR metrics • Scheduling • Human resource management • Leadership • Economics • IT management • Quality assurance • Recovery. This practical, evidence-based text is written by leaders in the field of OR management and is relevant to medical directors, administrators and managing physicians. Specific nursing considerations, preoperative patient evaluation, financial performance measures and pain clinic management are also discussed in detail. Operating Room Leadership and Management enables all OR managers to improve the efficiency and performance of their operating rooms.
Editorial Reviews
Review
‘This book really widens your understanding of the dynamics of a successful surgical practice and will be extremely useful for different healthcare professionals with career interest in this field.’ Anesthesiology
‘… an excellent and thought-provoking reference for physicians considering leadership roles in the hospital or physicians frustrated with operating room (OR) inefficiencies … The profession will be inspired to make new and creative changes to improve OR efficiency and anesthesia practice.’ Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia
‘This book provides an excellent platform and springboard for the discussion and effective resolution of divergent and oftentimes conflicting issues as they relate to operating room and hospital administration and management. To operate a safe, efficient and cost-effective medical facility, this book provides … the critical information. It is a must-read.’ Nano Khilani, Biz India
Book Description
Practical resource for all healthcare professionals involved in day-to-day management of operating rooms of all sizes and complexity.
About the Author
Alan D. Kaye, MD, PhD is Professor and Chair, Department of Anesthesia, Louisiana State University, New Orleans, LA, USA.
Charles J. Fox III, MD is Director of Perioperative Management Fellowship and Associate Professor of Anesthesiology at the Department of Anesthesiology, Tulane Hospital and Clinic, New Orleans, LA, USA.
Richard D. Urman, MD, MBA is Assistant Professor of Anesthesia, Harvard Medical School, Director, Procedural Sedation Management and Safety, Co-Director, Center for Perioperative Management and Medical Informatics, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA, USA. In addition, he serves as Chief Executive Officer of the Institute for Safety in Office-Based Surgery, an independent nonprofit organization.
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