Using Technology to Tackle Preference Cards
Coral 1 & 2
Performance Improvement
Information
Engaging physicians in the utilization of preference card software can help organizations develop a standard process for improving, maintaining, and optimizing surgical preference cards. Use of this system at Tufts Medical Center has helped keep cards up to date, which has had a positive impact on surgical team members and improved efficiency.
This presentation provides a case study on how Tufts Medical Center benefited by changing its processes for managing preference cards. The results led to increased efficiencies, cost savings, and improved staff satisfaction.
What you will learn
- Discuss the importance of engaging physicians in the preference card process.
- Describe how to develop a standard workflow for preference card maintenance.
- Identify specific features of preference card software.
Take-home tool
A “how-to” approach in better managing preference cards.
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Susan Lewis