Application of a quality control circle to reduce the wait times between continuous surgeries
摘要
Purpose: To investigate how to shorten patient wait times between continuous ocular operations and to evaluate the influence of a quality control circle (QCC) on operating room management. Methods: QCC management was established to conduct activities. Clinical data were collected to analyze the causes of long wait times between continuous surgeries. Effective measures were undertaken correspondingly. Results: The staff from QCC actively undertook measures that would significantly shorten patient wait times between continuous ocular surgeries (P<0.05). Conclusion: Multiple measures, such as setting up a QCC, enhancing the arrangement of surgical procedures, establishing effective communication channels, optimizing human resources, and integrating the use of instruments, can effectively shorten patient wait times between continuous vitreous or retinal surgeries.
