EP.TU.216Golden Patient Protocol: A Closed Loop Audit

Introduction Identifying a ‘Golden Patient’ the proceeding day improves emergency theatre efficiency and overall operating capacity. Aim Use this strategy to improve theatre efficiency in our Regional Plastic Surgery Department. Methods Cycle one: Interventions: Cycle two: Cycle three: Results Cycle one: Cycle two: Cycle three: Conclusions Use of the ‘Golden Patient’ protocol improves emergency theatre efficiency with subsequent effect on overall operating capacity.