International Journal of Clinical Research

Objective To improve the efficiency of the operating room by optimizing nursing processes, reducing unnecessary steps, minimizing waste of human resources, and standardizing nursing operations, thereby enhancing the professional skills and service quality of nursing staff. Optimizing nursing processes is beneficial for strengthening communication between medical staff and patients, increasing patients understanding and satisfaction with surgery, and reducing risks during surgery, thereby enhancing surgical safety. Methods In line with the actual situation of the hospital, a comprehensive and detailed operating room nursing process manual was developed to provide clear operational guidelines for nursing staff. Nursing staff were divided into several teams, each responsible for a certain number of surgeries, ensuring that every nursing staff member could proficiently master their work content. Regular professional training for nursing staff was conducted to improve their skill levels. Results After optimizing the operating room nursing process, work efficiency significantly improved: the working time of operating room nurses was effectively utilized, and surgery scheduling became more rational. The professional skills and service quality of nursing staff were noticeably enhanced, and patient satisfaction increased. By strengthening communication and collaboration, the relationship between medical staff and patients became more harmonious, and patients confidence and satisfaction with surgery were further strengthened. Conclusion By developing a detailed operating room nursing process manual, implementing team-based nursing responsibility, reinforcing training and assessment, strengthening team collaboration, and involving patients in preoperative preparation, the quality and efficiency of operating room nursing work can be effectively improved, providing patients with safer and higher-quality nursing services.

Elderly; Operating room nursing; Surgical safety