Unlocking OR Capacity: A Framework for Smarter Scheduling

Tools to improve block scheduling and resource utilization aren't new. EHRs have added calendaring features, and point solutions promise advanced algorithms. But can you optimize capacity if the inputs, like case duration and block utilization, are based on incomplete, incorrect, or delayed data?

In this webinar, Travis Tingle from Houston Methodist will join us to discuss the challenges of managing OR capacity and the limitations related to data.

We'll introduce Apella Horizon and show how integrating scheduling, day-of coordination, and process improvement in a complete AI-powered OR optimization platform has led to measurable capacity improvements:

• Two filled cases per OR per month by automating open-time promotion
• 69 fewer delayed minutes per OR on days with misscheduled cases
• 46 percentage-point reduction in late OR days
• Reduction from 60% to 16% in share of underscheduled cases