Optimizing surgical systems for everyONE

What is +One?

+One is a global initiative closing the gap in access to safe, planned essential surgeries by using the existing health workforce and system, better. Through efficiency-focused interventions like streamlined workflows and extended operating room hours, +One expands surgical access without requiring costly infrastructure overhauls.

Our Mission

To empower surgical care providers and hospital systems with proven strategies to increase the number of planned essential surgery by optimising existing resource use, +One case at a time.

Our Approach

We provide adaptable solutions from six comprehensive surgical packages designed to address critical challenges in surgical care delivery, from scheduling to throughput to monitoring and evaluation.

The 6-S System

The 6-S System is a practical framework for improving surgical efficiency and increasing planned essential surgery with the resources hospitals already have.

• Intensive Surgical Service Initiative (ISSI)Focused surgical campaigns to reduce backlogs.
• StreamliningStandardized workflows to minimize operating room turnover time.
• Smart SchedulingData-informed scheduling based on case priorities and operating room availability.
• Stay-OnsMaximizing available operating room time by using all allotted slots.
• Surgical SetsMaking sure the right equipment is ready for the right patient at the right time.
• Special StaffDedicated personnel for workflow monitoring and operating room efficiency.

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