Choosing the right technology for your operating room isn’t just about features—it’s about outcomes. From turnover times to block utilization to case costing, hospitals and ASCs need tools that drive measurable improvements in efficiency, quality, and revenue.
This guide equips you with 25 essential evaluation questions to ensure your OR technology investments deliver on performance, value, and long-term scalability.
Performance and Efficiency
- Can the platform provide real-time visibility into case progress and room status?
- Does it measure turnover times and highlight delays automatically?
- How does the system identify bottlenecks in patient flow?
- Can the solution help reduce late starts and cancellations?
- What benchmarks or efficiency metrics does the tool track to measure OR performance over time?
Scheduling and Utilization
- Does the platform improve block utilization and release unused time?
- Can surgeons and schedulers self-serve block requests and notifications?
- How does the technology handle last-minute schedule changes?
- Does it provide predictive analytics for accurate case duration forecasting?
- How are flip room opportunities identified to maximize throughput?
Communication and Collaboration
- Does the tool enable real-time communication between surgeons, anesthesia, nurses, and schedulers?
- Can it integrate with existing hospital systems?
- Does it support SANDPO readiness tracking (Surgeon, Anesthesia, Nursing, Documentation, Patient, OR)?
- How does the platform improve handoffs and coordination during turnover?
- Does it foster a data-driven, collaborative culture across perioperative teams?
Insights and Decision-Making
- Does the solution provide predictive insights rather than just retrospective reports?
- Can it compare case costs across surgeons, procedures, and locations?
- How are surgeon preference cards managed and optimized digitally?
- Does the platform surface variability in case performance to highlight improvement opportunities?
- What dashboards and analytics are available for executives and OR managers?
Financial Impact and ROI
- How does the platform help reduce non-labor costs (supplies, implants, disposables)?
- Can it quantify the revenue impact of added surgical cases enabled by efficiency gains?
- Does the technology deliver measurable cost savings per OR minute?
- Are there success stories or case studies demonstrating ROI in similar hospitals/ASCs?
- What is the total cost of ownership, and how does it compare with alternative solutions?
Start Building a Smarter OR Today
Asking the right questions ensures your OR technology investment delivers on efficiency, cost reduction, and revenue growth. With AI-powered insights, real-time decision support, and predictive analytics, Leap Rail helps hospitals and ASCs move from data-poor to data-rich environments, driving confidence, collaboration, and better patient outcomes.
Want to see how your OR measures up? Schedule a demo with Leap Rail and discover how to put these 25 questions into practice.