After this session you’ll be able to:

1. Understand how a value-based LEAN process can positively impact the introduction of an enhanced recovery program.
2. Develop strategies to implement use of enhanced recovery protocols.
3. Explain the ways in which enhanced recovery is measured for effectiveness.

Why this is important:

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (named “STAAR” within Advocate Christ Medical Center) is multimodal care focused on the reduction of physiological and psychological stress. Successful implementation requires a multidisciplinary team.

Sikora, Slakey, and their team developed a process that, within 12 months, expanded STAAR to 13 service lines involving more than 300 surgeons and 5,000 patients and made it the standard of care. Learn how they implemented a LEAN process to define value for both the patient and surgeon. Facilities of all sizes can use their layered approach, which includes educational and administrative meetings as well as rounding to evaluate measures of care such as infection and readmission. Find out how to implement an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery program of your own.