Discover how Inova redefined operating room access and efficiency by tackling long-standing barriers in perioperative scheduling. Join Thomas Brehmer, Client Outcomes for Operating Rooms at LeanTaaS, as he moderates a practical and insightful discussion with:

• Jane Yang, Director of Operations, Perioperative Services, Inova
• Kelly Connolly, Senior Director, Surgery Service Line, Inova
• Caity Butler, Manager of Centralized Scheduling, Inova

This session opens with a candid look at Inova’s complex challenges: optimizing OR scheduling to maximize access, elevating operational metrics through block management governance, and improving data transparency for data-driven decisions. Learn how Inova enhanced their already strong performance to achieve superior results—evolving from solid processes to an advanced, data-driven approach with integrated real-time tools that empower staff at every level. 

The outcomes? Inova rapidly saw measurable gains in access to open OR time, stronger utilization of prime time, and compelling financial impact—results that surpassed expectations and are sure to surprise. The panel will share how change management, real-time visibility, and optimized scheduling workflows paved the way for these achievements—while keeping the most impressive statistics under wraps for the live discussion.

Hear frontline stories, culture shifts, and the keys to sustaining improvements in a dynamic environment. Walk away with practical inspiration to unlock capacity, drive change management, and realize the true potential of your released OR time—as well as discover the hero metrics that made Inova’s journey stand out.