At the onset of the implementation of OneInova, the nursing staff identified several challenges with the process and management of their facility-owned and outsourced surgical lasers. These challenges included inconsistent practices with scheduling cases, documentation of surgical laser procedures and equipment utilization. With each facility relying on its own set of practices, there was a lack of coordination around equipment availability, delivery and vendor management. This affected the nursing staff, as they would assume responsibility for the management of surgical lasers in between and during procedures. These challenges resulted in overall nursing dissatisfaction, surgical case delays and increased costs related to the management of Inova’s surgical lasers. Agiliti performed

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