The team leading the way for theatre improvements

A new team of Theatre Academy Leads at LUHFT are working innovatively to improve theatre utilisation and efficiency across LUHFT.

Launched by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside, this approach supports an effective system-wide theatre productivity programme. Nine LUHFT colleagues will work with teams across each site to create sustainable changes to the running of theatres. Together, they will focus on improving scheduling and pre-operative assessment, reducing on-the-day cancellations and improving theatre start times.

Speaking of the new Theatre Efficiency Programme, theatre lead Sean Stamper says: ‘‘Increasing efficiency within theatres is a big project requiring a huge team effort."

Improved theatre utilisation and efficiency forms part of our wider improvement plan, which outlines the changes we’re making in both operational performance and financial sustainability. This programme provides a holistic approach to ensuring our theatres are value driven, to improve staff experience and patient care.