The surgical scheduling system is linked to the dashboard, which displays the patient demographics along with the medical conditions of each

Dr. Stega describes one instance where Optimium assisted a perioperative department in improving coordination among teams within different departments within surgical services. Traditionally, the staff (primarily RN’s and NP’s) faxed information from one department to another, resulting in delayed scheduling of surgical procedures and increase in inefficiency. Optimium implemented OPTIMI$ER within the client’s existing infrastructure with no disruption or changes to existing EMR, or scheduling system. Due to the ability to integrate with their existing systems, OPTIMI$ER was able to provide real-time patient schedule changes, allowing staff to always no when a schedule moved and action needed to be taken to assure case could go on time. Schedule changes are updated on the dashboard, enabling nurses to keep track of the number of patients ready for surgery as well as the ones who were removed from the schedule.

Currently, Optimium is working on two expansions to the OPTIMI$ER workflow application. The first is an electronic board to replace the old “grease board”. The OPTIMI$ER OR Manager will provide all information on a case by case basis to large screens located strategically in and associated with the surgical suites. It will update all data associated with each case to include staff, special equipment, etc. The second application is OPTIMI$ER™ for Medical Oncology Infusion Centers. Focusing on readying the patient for infusion similar to the processes associated with readying a patient for surgery. “We will continue to focus on improving medical workflow tools and interaction among the departments in care organizations to enhance care delivery and improve the financial well-being of those organizations,” concludes Vicki.