After this session you’ll be able to:

1. List the elements of creating a compelling business case in a perioperative environment.
2. Discuss how a business case format can be used to convince administration and surgeons to invest in a smoke-free environment.
3. Describe the effectiveness of an organized voice in successfully approving and implementing a smoke evacuation program.

Why this is important:

While the hazards of surgical smoke exposure have been proven, creating a business case for a smoke evacuation program can be a daunting task. You must first understand the purpose of the business case and then compile the evidence to convince others that a smoke evacuation program is critical. Kay Ball will describe the components of a business case and guidance for creating a well-structured, organized written document or verbal presentation that provides logic and justification for a smoke evacuation program. After the business case is accepted, plans are made to implement the program. You’ll leave confident in your ability to follow a step-by-step process for creating a business case for a smoke evacuation program.