PODCAST: DSS and LiveData Enhancing the Surgical Care Journey at More Than 50 VA Medical Facilities
In the following DSS podcast interview, Amy L. Green, a Clinical Systems Analyst at DSS, provides a deep-dive perspective into how the DSS LiveData PeriOp Manager solution is enhancing the quality of care for Veterans who require surgery at more than 50 VA facilities.
With the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) continually focused on executing its mission around the best quality of care for Veterans, there has been a major focus on of the care and safety of Veterans who require surgery.
Thanks to the DSS LiveData PeriOp Manager solution, today more than 50 VA Medical Centers are using this real-time workflow automation solution to coordinate and manage the patient's care on their journey through surgery – from preoperative assessments through surgery to discharge.
Caregivers at these VA Medical Centers (VAMC) are able to track and remind patients to complete labs or consult prior to surgery, or determine if anticipated surgical dates need to be changed. In addition, hospitals and surgical schedulers can easily view and search patients’ preoperative work plans to improve case forecasting, fill surgical blocks, and identify potential cancellations.
Ultimately, this solution helps to improve operating room efficiency, increase access to surgery, and enhance the overall surgical safety resulting in better care of our Veterans – and it’s working.
The Miami Department of Veterans Affairs healthcare facility reported a 35 percent increase in first case on-time starts (FCOS), and a 16 percent decrease in case delays over a 23-month period at the Omaha VA facility. In addition, the San Diego VA facility experienced a 10 percent increase in FCOS in the first six months of using the solution.
Here are some highlights from this podcast interview:
· A high-level overview of the DSS LiveData PeriOp Manager solution. (:53)
· An overview of the VA’s adoption and usage of the solution. (2:24)
· Insights into the results that VAMCs have achieved to date. (6:31)
· How VA leadership is embracing the DSS LiveData PeriOp Manager solution. (7:48)
· How this helps the VA to become a High Reliability Organization. (8:52)
Please click here to learn more about the DSS LiveData PeriOp Manager solution. In addition, click here to learn more about DSS’ comprehensive suite of federal health IT solutions.