The health care environment across the country is undergoing unprecedented uncertainty and change, so it is imperative that hospital leaders develop processes that enhance their organization's ability to adapt to new realities and directions. The key factors in maximizing the utilization of resources to meet community demand involve corporate changes and active support from medical, nursing, professional and support staff. This article describes the methods adopted by one community hospital to improve the utilization of surgical resources, with particular emphasis on the process developed for allocating Operating Room time to support corporate priorities.
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