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Advanced Operating Room (OR) Management Programme
WHY THIS PROGRAMME MATTERS
Operating theatres are high-value, high-risk environments where performance depends on coordination, leadership, workflow control, safety systems, and data-driven decision-making.
This programme strengthens the critical coordination layer within facilities—equipping Theatre In-Charges to function as system leaders, not just clinical supervisors.
Fix the system. Improve the outcomes.
WHO SHOULD APPLY
This programme is designed for:
Theatre In-Charges
Senior Perioperative Nurses
OR Managers / Coordinators
Emerging nurse leaders in surgical services
Designed for those who drive theatre performance.
WHAT PARTICIPANTS WILL GAIN
By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:
Strengthen OR governance, coordination, and accountability systems
Optimize theatre workflow and operational efficiency
Reduce cancellations, delays, and surgical backlog
Enforce infection prevention and sterile systems
Improve emergency and trauma theatre readiness
Use data for performance management and decision-making
Lead multidisciplinary teams effectively
Design and implement practical OR improvement interventions
DELIVERY MODEL
The programme will be delivered through a structured three-phase model: a pre-course facility baseline diagnostic, a two-week intensive onsite training, and a capstone Facility Improvement Project supported by mentorship and follow-up guidance.
This approach ensures that learning is grounded in real institutional challenges and translated into practical, measurable theatre improvement interventions.
Blended Training + Facility Improvement Model
Before the onsite training, participants will complete a structured facility baseline diagnostic to establish a clear understanding of their current operating theatre environment. This assessment will help identify existing system strengths, operational gaps, and priority improvement areas that will inform the training experience and guide the capstone Facility Improvement Project. Includes:
- facility baseline assessment
- theatre workflow review
- identification of gaps and bottlenecks
- priority improvement area selection
Participants will undertake a structured two-week onsite training programme designed to build core operating theatre management capacity through an interactive and practice-oriented learning experience. This phase will create the space for participants to engage with key concepts, share facility experiences, test practical approaches, and strengthen confidence in applying theatre management tools within their own institutional settings. The onsite phase will combine:
- Expert-led sessions
- Simulation-based learning
- Case discussions
- Peer learning
- Practical exercises
- Applied theatre management tools
As the final phase, participants will develop a practical Facility Improvement Action Plan focused on a priority theatre management challenge identified through the facility baseline diagnostic and strengthened during the onsite training. This phase will help participants consolidate their learning and translate programme concepts into a clear, facility-relevant improvement roadmap. The capstone will include:
- Facility Improvement Action Plan
- implementation roadmap
- measurable improvement targets
- presentation/review of capstone output
- Monitoring and follow-up plan
All
Module 1
Module 2
Module 3
Module 4
Module 1: OR Systems, Governance & Nurse-Led Leadership
• OR systems and theatre nurse leadership • Surgical safety standards • Theatre governance and accountability
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Module 2: OR Operations, Workflow & Performance Optimization
• Theatre workflow and flow control • Operating list planning and coordination • Turnover time optimization •…
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Module 3: Theatre Safety, Infrastructure & Clinical Systems
• Infection prevention and sterile systems • Equipment and inventory management • Emergency and trauma theatre management
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Module 4: Leadership, Data & Theatre Transformation
• OR performance indicators • Theatre dashboards • Reporting, advocacy, and improvement leadership A complete system toolkit…
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CURRICULUM & COMPETENCY
FRAMEWORK
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Modules
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Teaching Blocks
SIMULATION-BASED SYSTEMS TRAINING
This is a simulation-based training programme focused on real-world operating theatre scenarios, including:
Workflow breakdown and system redesign
Emergency case interruptions
Equipment failure response
Conflict and multidisciplinary team coordination
Data-driven operational decision-making
Train in real scenarios. Lead with confidence. Deliver under pressure.
THEATRE WALKTHROUGH & OPERATIONAL SYSTEMS REVIEW
Participants will undertake a structured review of operating theatre systems and workflows designed to connect programme concepts with real-world theatre operations.
Activities include:
Theatre workflow and patient flow analysis
Theatre workflow and patient flow analysis
Review of equipment readiness and utilization systems
Assessment of infection prevention and safety practices
Analysis of communication and coordination processes
Practical application of theatre performance improvement principles
CAPSTONE PROJECT
The programme culminates in a capstone project, where participants translate learning into measurable improvements at facility level.
Participants will:
Identify priority operational problems
Conduct root cause analysis
Define KPIs and targets
Implement and track interventions
Real problems. Real solutions. Real results.
FACILITY TRANSFORMATION WITHIN 90 DAYS
Within 90 days, participating facilities can expect:
Improved case start-time adherence
Reduced cancellations and delays
More structured and efficient operating list management
Clear coordination roles and accountability across teams
Functional performance dashboards for real-time monitoring
Visible improvements in performance, service delivery, and patient flow.
SCN-Ghana OR Community of Practice (OR-CoP)
Participants become part of a growing national network of Theatre In-Charges, perioperative leaders, and operating theatre managers committed to continuous learning and performance improvement.
Benefits include:
Continuous peer learning
Cross-facility benchmarking
Case-based problem solving
Ongoing expert advisory support
Professional networking and collaboration
Access to future learning opportunities
Learning continues. Performance compounds.
EXPECTED IMPACT
Participant-Level Impact
Increased confidence in theatre leadership and management
Enhanced capability in theatre operations and workflow management
Improved problem-solving and decision-making capability
Stronger leadership, communication, and coordination skills
Improved use of data for performance improvement
Institutional-Level Impact
Improved theatre efficiency and workflow reliability
Reduced delays and cancellations
More structured operating list management
Stronger accountability and coordination systems
Improved theatre performance monitoring
Enhanced patient safety and service quality
System Level Impact
Expanded network of trained theatre leaders
Enhanced inter-institutional Learning and Knowledge exchange
Stronger mentorship and peer-support systems
Increased benchmarking and shared learning opportunities
Promotion of operational excellence across theatre services
Contribution to surgical systems strengthening efforts