How Houston Methodist Reduced Long Turnover Times by 16%

In the operating room, the difference between an efficient turnover and a long turnover isn’t just minutes — it’s patient cases.

Using Apella’s ambient AI technology, the Houston Methodist perioperative team gained a clear view of what was really happening during turnovers for the first time, making it easier to spot bottlenecks, roll out smarter processes, and drive plus sustain lasting improvements.

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Download the case study to learn how Houston Methodist:

  • Cut turnover time by 9.2 minutes (15.9%) for robotic thoracic surgical teams with long turnovers
  • More consistently met the 45-minute goal, leading to fewer delays and less overtime
  • Unlocked capacity for an estimated 18 additional cases per OR per year