I've written a lot about Surgical Preference Cards recently because I think it represents a great opportunity for hospitals to increase efficiency, eliminate waste, and ultimately save money. So, I've tried to distill my thoughts into 6 steps that Hospitals can take to optimize their process. In a nutshell, they are:
- Create Accountability
- Cleanup the Card Database
- Analyze the Items
- Create Cross-Comparisons
- Establish Visual Controls
- Ensure Sustainability
Obviously there is much more to each of those steps, so please read my latest whitepaper.

