Abstract
Operating room renovation projects usually involve updated technology and processes that can create challenges for administrative leaders (eg, maintaining a surgery schedule during a move) and require staff member adjustments. The perioperative team of a large tertiary care and trauma center relocated from a 35-year-old suite to a new suite, which required years of planning, months of training, and weeks of organizing. This article discusses the processes and observations that helped ensure a smooth transition to the new space. Early planning allowed time for leaders to make equipment decisions, develop and test new processes, and train staff members. The actual move required detailed planning, thorough execution, patience, and flexibility to ensure a safe transition. Perioperative leaders balanced operational needs with relocation plans to maintain patient and staff member safety. Open, multidisciplinary communication combined with staff member participation and buy-in contributed to an efficient, safe move at this facility.
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