Healthcare Magazine February 2018 | Page 72

NBHC MEDIAN CARDIAC O . R . WAIT TIMES DOWN
WORKING WITH HEALTH SYSTEMS TO REDUCE WAIT TIMES WITHOUT SACRIFICING COST OR QUALITY

NBHC MEDIAN CARDIAC O . R . WAIT TIMES DOWN

44 % *

WORKING WITH HEALTH SYSTEMS TO REDUCE WAIT TIMES WITHOUT SACRIFICING COST OR QUALITY

Like many health systems , Horizon Health Network was faced with a challenge : A growing number of patients with heart conditions was leading to longer wait times to get treatment . Horizon Health Network partnered with Medtronic Integrated Health Solutions to tackle wait times and improve some other key services at the New Brunswick Heart Centre ( NBHC ).
After the first year , the results already exceed expectations . NBHC improved its cardiac surgery internal processes , providing the capacity to be more productive and see more patients . Learn more at www . medtronic . ca / NBHC .
* Data on file © 2017 Medtronic . All Rights Reserved .