Establishing a £2.4m threatre efficiency programme

The aim was to establish, implement and deliver a significant £2.4M theatre efficiency programme in Trauma and Orthopaedics (T&O). This would be achieved through improving ‘in-session’ efficiencies, increasing case-mix and changing individual surgeon list templates.

Given the Trust’s challenging financial position and significant variance of T&O performance to 2015/16 financial plan, this programme was needed to give them the necessary tools to get back on track. Ensuring savings identified in T&O theatres was a real priority.

Improving outpatient clinic efficiency through communication

Once the Four Eyes diagnostic review was complete, 5 specialties were chosen for our first wave of implementation. After the success of this implementation the Trust has commissioned Four Eyes to develop demand & capacity models for the hospital’s outpatient clinics.