Controlled implementation of the 'Code White' model increased surgical volume by 12–25% without significant delays in emergency response.
Does the use of emergency surgery operating rooms for elective cases improve system efficiency without compromising emergency readiness?
Using emergency operating rooms for elective surgeries under a controlled 'Code White' model may increase surgical volume and reduce waitlists without compromising emergency readiness.
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Background: Emergency surgery operating rooms (ESORs) are pivotal components of hospital organization, normally used for emergency surgery (time-dependent disease). However, in resource-constrained ESORs could be occasionally utilized to perform elective surgery. Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze rationale, risk-benefit, and ethical issues about using ESORs for elective cases. Materials and methods: This study was conducted via evidence-based review and policy analysis based on the current literature and real-world hospital practice. Results: Preliminary institutional data and global experiences show that controlled “Code White” implementation can increase surgical volume by 12–25% and reduce waiting lists without significant delays in emergency response when supported real-time oversight. Conclusion: The “Code White” model may improve system efficiency, but careful monitoring and dynamic scheduling are essential to avoid compromising emergency readiness. Future implementation should be informed by real-world experiences from both high- and low-resource settings.
Siciliano et al. (Wed,) reported a other. Controlled implementation of the 'Code White' model increased surgical volume by 12–25% without significant delays in emergency response.