Dedicated In-Between Case Cleaning for Surgical Readiness
Our Operating Room Turnover Support Program is designed to help healthcare facilities improve between-case turnaround efficiency while maintaining consistent cleaning quality and adherence to healthcare standards.
By providing dedicated, OR-trained staff focused specifically on in-between case turnover tasks, this program supports surgical teams, reduces variability, and helps operating rooms return to a ready state efficiently and reliably.
Who the Turnover Program Is For
The program is built for hospitals and surgical centers where between-case turnover affects the day's schedule. It is a fit for:
- Perioperative directors and OR managers responsible for case flow
- EVS leaders who need staff focused only on OR turnover
- Infection prevention teams looking for a consistent, documented process
For top-to-bottom terminal or scheduled cleans, see Operating Room Deep Cleaning & Disinfection.
Purpose-Built Support for OR Throughput
Between-case turnovers are critical to maintaining surgical schedules and case flow. Variability in staffing, competing priorities or inconsistent processes can lead to delays and inefficiencies.
Our program is structured to:
- Support faster, more consistent OR turnovers
- Allow clinical teams to focus on patient care
- Improve workflow coordination between cases
- Support infection prevention standards
What the Turnover Support Program Includes
Dedicated OR Turnover Staff
- Staff assigned specifically to OR turnover support
- Trained in OR environments, protocols and workflows
- Integrated with facility policies and perioperative leadership direction
Structured Turnover Workflow
- Repeatable, standardized turnover process
- Cleaning and disinfection of high-touch and high-risk surfaces between cases
- Equipment and surface cleaning performed per manufacturer and facility guidelines
- Coordination with anesthesia, nursing and EVS teams
High-Touch Disinfection Enhancement (Optional)
To support infection prevention initiatives, an optional enhancement may include the targeted use of UV-based disinfection technology on high-touch surfaces between cases, where appropriate and approved by the facility.
- Used as a supplement to manual cleaning, not a replacement
- Applied according to manufacturer instructions and dwell times
- Focused on defined high-touch zones
- Integrated into existing turnover workflows
How a Turnover Program Gets Started
- Consultation: We review your surgical volume, room layout, schedules and goals with OR leadership.
- Scope and workflow: We define the turnover scope and document a standardized workflow aligned with your facility policies.
- Training and staffing: Dedicated staff are trained in your OR environment, protocols and workflows.
- Pilot: The program runs as a pilot in selected operating rooms, with supervisor oversight and quality checks.
- Review and scale: Staffing levels, schedules and scope are adjusted to your facility's needs.
Compliance & Safety Alignment
All services are delivered in alignment with AORN guidelines, CDC infection prevention guidance, OSHA standards, and facility policies, including:
- AORN guidelines and recommended practices
- CDC infection prevention guidance
- OSHA standards
- Facility-specific policies and procedures
Training, oversight and documentation are built into the program to support consistency and accountability.
Ideal Applications
- High-volume operating rooms
- Facilities seeking improved turnover consistency
- ORs experiencing throughput constraints
- Surgical departments looking to support increased case volume
- Facilities exploring enhanced infection prevention strategies
Program Oversight & Documentation
The Turnover Support Program includes:
- Defined scope and workflow documentation
- Staff training and competency tracking
- Supervisor oversight and quality checks
- Coordination with OR leadership and perioperative teams
Optional reporting and program metrics may be incorporated based on facility needs.
A Scalable, Collaborative Approach
This program is designed to complement existing EVS and clinical teams, not replace them. Staffing levels, schedules and scope are tailored to each facility's surgical volume, layout and operational goals.
Why Partner with 6 Log Solutions
If your facility is exploring ways to improve OR efficiency, consistency and readiness between cases, we welcome the opportunity to discuss a pilot Turnover Support Program tailored to your operating rooms.
Contact us to schedule a consultation or learn more.