65 - The Gigafactory Approach to Surgeon Onboarding; Perioperative Steering Reimagined

Description: In the heart of Austin, Texas, our outpatient ambulatory surgery center is pioneering a revolutionary approach to surgeon onboarding, inspired by the efficiency and scalability a Gigafactory. With four operating rooms, eleven service lines, and over fifty surgeons navigating through our center, the challenge of scaling our operations seems daunting, especially as we continue to onboard more surgeons and prepare to launch a new medical center. However, in our "Decade of Possibilities," we are leveraging our healthcare superpowers to meet the growing demand for outpatient surgery.

To address this, we have reimagined AORN's Perioperative Steering Committee charter, aligning it with our current state initiative to onboard 10-15 surgeons every year for the next five years. Our approach automates workflows, integrates organizational departments, and fosters collaboration to function as a cohesive unit. It also serves as the foundation for key organizational initiatives, including capital request processes and value analysis strategies. By implementing factory-like processes, we streamline the onboarding of hundreds of physicians across various specialties, ensuring consistency and excellence. This method allows us to rinse and repeat successful strategies, adapting them to the unique needs of each specialty.

As we transition into what will become the UT Medical Center hospital, our gigafactory-inspired model not only enhances efficiency but also embodies the innovative spirit of Austin. Join us as we explore how this approach is transforming surgeon onboarding and setting new standards in healthcare delivery.