Standardize room turnover before speeding it up
Create a reliable operatory turnover standard before measuring speed or blaming individuals.
The reframe: reliability comes before speed. Define the current best way Write the sequence that should happen every time: clear sharps, remove barriers, disinfect, reset tray, restock, verify instruments, seat next patient. Keep it practical enough to use. Make exceptions part of the standard Dental days are messy. A useful standard includes what to do when a cassette is late, a drawer is empty, or a room is needed for an emergency. Audit the process, not the person A miss is data. Ask: was the standard clear, were supplies available, was staffing realistic, and was the team trained? Only after…
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