title: Computerization in the OR.
abstract: This article highlights the process of establishing a computerized scheduling and materials management system in a surgical department. The following facets of the computerization process are discussed: options staff members should consider when choosing a computer system, the importance of scheduling and inventory control, cost savings, how computer systems work when using electronic data interchange and bar coding, and case studies.
authors.affiliation: Ft Atkinson Memorial Health Services, WI 53538, USA. lavern.bird@famhs.org
authors.forename: L J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Bird
mesh_terms: D001071:Appointments and Schedules; D002017:Budgets; D004864:Equipment and Supplies; D008389:Marketing of Health Services; D008421:Materials Management, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009870:Operating Room Information Systems / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012984:Software; D013503:Surgery Department, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration; D013523:Surgical Equipment; D014481:United States