Volume : I, Issue : VII, December - 2012

Time–Motion Study to Audit Minor Endoscopy Operation Theatre time Utilization

Dr, Jyotsna Potdar, Dr, Hemant Damle

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Aims: To do medical audit in Minor Operation Theatre time management by Time-motion study. Material & methods:The present Time-Motion study was done to audit Operation theatre time management. The study was conducted in Shrimati Kashibai Navale Medical College & General Hospital, Narhe, Pune(MS). This pilot study was done in minor endoscopy operation theatre of the department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. Timings of various steps starting from patient being taken in OT to shifting out were recorded by an independent observer. The data collected were analyzed by statistical methods. Results: The delay was recorded in all the steps, but significantly so in three steps, namely in a) total procedure time, b) closure to recovery of anaesthesia and c) recovery of anaesthesia to shifting out of theatre. The reasons for delay were: a) procedures done by junior or senior residents, b) anaesthesia managed by anaesthesia residents, c) equipment failure, and d) Supporting staff lacunae. Conclusion: In teaching hospital scenario, training of residents is very important. Hence in initial period, delay in few steps is reasonable. As residents get trained, these delays will be abolished. Keeping equipments in good working conditions is of paramount importance. Presence of senior faculty from the start of the work would facilitate and hasten motion. And also trigger efficiency of supporting staff

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Dr, Jyotsna Potdar, Dr, Hemant Damle Time-Motion Study to Audit Minor Endoscopy Operation Theatre time Utilization International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol.I, Issue.VII Dec 2012

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