Digitizing surgical workflows reducing staff strain
Acıbadem Maslak Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey, previously relied on manual management of patient surgical data, placing a heavy administrative burden on staff and frequently requiring OR nurses to work overtime. By implementing an OR Integration system, the hospital has successfully transformed its surgical workflow, resulting in significant, measurable improvements from staff satisfaction to improved quality care. [1]
Manual data handling to a single easy-to-use interface
Prior to the implementation of the Tegris OR integration system (for video routing and device management) Acıbadem Maslak Hospital lacked an integrated IT system for its surgical workflow. The only data technology in the operating room was a limited solution for endoscopes. Patient data registration and core tasks like maintaining the surgical safety checklist were done manually.
Tegris is a complete solution. It connects everything and gives us different options to integrate video, manage data and operate various devices within the operating room.
Streamlined workflows boost efficiency
Some benefits were apparent from day one. Nurses found they needed to move around less to set up equipment, manage cables, operate multiple remotes and recharge batteries. The easy management of operating room equipment allowed them to focus more on patient care.
According to Serpil, surgeons are now more satisfied because they receive the information they need both during and after surgery. In the past, they had to wait two or three days for the right patient data. Serpil explains that the surgical department team is young and highly receptive to innovative solutions that simplify their work.
This not only adds a layer of control for us, it also reduces risks of errors and improves patient safety.
Efficient OR setup enhances nurse satisfaction
Nurses are more satisfied because they can quickly set up the operating room according to specific surgical procedures and surgeon preferences. They no longer need to move equipment to the same extent and can use predefined presets to assign the required video signals to the monitors. This helps them get ready on time for the next surgery and leaves more time to focus on the actual procedure and patient care.
Rapid access to medical records and operation data means that the hospital now gets paid faster by private medical insurance companies. As a result, the hospital has saved money while also improving overall data security. Nurses no longer have to work routine overtime at the end of their shifts to catch up with data management.
Measurable improvements with OR Integration
The integration of Tegris at Acıbadem Maslak Hospital has transformed surgical workflows, leading to improved patient care, reduced costs, and higher staff satisfaction. By streamlining OR processes and automating data management, nurses now spend more time on patients instead of administrative tasks. This has not only enhanced efficiency but also eliminated routine overtime, improving work-life balance.
Tegris OR Integration
One platform, for each operating room
Seamlessly managing video, data, and devices, Tegris redefines how
surgical teams collaborate across all environments while supporting
patient safety.
It provides one modular platform for all needs
– from Ambulatory Surgery Centers to advanced Hybrid ORs.