Implementation of Neonpass OR for digital communication and process automation in the operating room
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https://doi.org/10.5327/Z1414-44251041Keywords:
Digital technology, Perioperative nursing, Operating rooms, Hospital communication systems, AutomationAbstract
Objective: To report the implementation process of a digital solution for communication between the operating room and support areas, integrated with the automation of room turnover processes.
Method: Experience report on the implementation of the digital solution Neonpass OR® in a private philanthropic hospital in São Paulo, conducted in two phases: (1) implementation on August 12, 2024, and (2) follow-up until November 30, 2024.
Results: The solution was used in 25 operating rooms, totaling 74,088 activations, involving professionals from nursing, radiology, hygiene, hemotherapy, clinical engineering, and pharmacy. The most frequent requests were directed to pharmacy (24.3%), clinical engineering (17.5%), and the circulating nurse (15.4%), with a median response time of 15 minutes.
Conclusion: The experience with the implementation of Neonpass OR® demonstrated potential to improve communication between the surgical center and support areas, as well as to facilitate the reorganization of workflows related to room turnover, with positive feedback from the involved teams.
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