The 6-S System
Six practical surgical efficiency interventions designed to help health systems increase planned essential surgery using existing resources.
When surgical systems fail
The 6-S System addresses inefficiency, ineffectiveness, and inequity in surgical care. It helps teams identify delays and make sustainable improvements to operating room performance.
Six interventions. One system.
- Intensive Surgical Service Initiative (ISSI)Focused surgical campaigns to reduce backlogs.
- StreamliningStandardized workflows to minimize turnover time with One OR team, performing One procedure type, in One OR.
- Smart SchedulingAI-driven scheduling adjustments based on case prioritization and operating room availability.
- Stay-OnsMaximizing available operating room time by using all allotted slots.
- Surgical SetsStandardization of essential surgical sets to ensure the right equipment for the right patient at the right time.
- Special StaffDedicated personnel for workflow monitoring and operating room efficiency management.
+OneApp
+OneApp is a web-based application designed to transform how surgical providers operate. Built on the 6-S Surgical Efficiency System methodology, it brings smart solutions directly to operating rooms.