OT Management

Coordinated Surgical Workflows

Care18 keeps the entire surgical journey organised from booking to post-op care. By connecting surgeons, anaesthetists, nursing and inventory, the system ensures clear scheduling, accurate tracking and smooth handovers across teams.

  • Centralised theatre scheduling
  • Clear surgical team coordination
  • Accurate implant and consumable tracking
  • Linked pre-op, intra-op and post-op
Surgical team preparing for an operation in theatre
Introduction

What is Operation Theatre Management in Care18?

Operation Theatre Management digitises surgical workflows to minimise delays and maintain clear records. From theatre scheduling and surgical team assignments to procedure notes, implants and consumables tracking, every detail stays linked to the patient. Post-op orders flow smoothly to wards for continued care.

  • Theatre list and slot scheduling with conflict checks
  • Defined roles for surgical teams and support staff
  • Structured pre-op, intra-op and post-op documentation
  • Implant and consumable tracking with traceability
  • Direct handover to IPD and nursing after surgery
Medical team coordinating around surgical procedures

Key Benefits

  • Reduced Theatre Delays

    Clear scheduling and readiness checks help keep theatre lists running smoothly.

  • Improved Team Coordination

    Assigned roles and timely updates keep everyone aligned before and during surgery.

  • Accurate Resource Tracking

    Implants, consumables and time are recorded against each procedure.

  • Safe Post-op Continuity

    Post-op orders and notes flow directly to the receiving ward and nursing team.

Core Features

Key Features

  • Theatre Scheduling

    Plan elective and emergency surgeries with theatre lists, slots and conflict avoidance.

  • Surgical Team Management

    Assign surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses and support staff to each case.

  • Pre-op & Procedure Notes

    Capture structured pre-op checks and detailed procedure notes in one record.

  • Implants & Consumables

    Track implants and consumables used with clear linkage to the procedure.

  • Anaesthesia Tracking

    Record anaesthesia type, monitoring details and key events during surgery.

  • Post-op Orders & Handover

    Issue post-op orders and structured handover notes to IPD and nursing.

How it works

Operation Theatre Workflow in Care18

From booking to handover, each step keeps surgical care organised and traceable.

  1. 01

    Surgery Booking

    Book elective or emergency cases with required details and priority.

  2. 02

    Pre-op Preparation

    Complete pre-op assessment, consent checks and team assignment.

  3. 03

    Intra-op Management

    Track procedure steps, anaesthesia, implants and consumables in real time.

  4. 04

    Post-op Recovery Handover

    Issue post-op orders and handover to recovery or ward with full notes.

  5. 05

    Closure & Documentation

    Finalise procedure records and link outcomes to IPD and billing as needed.

Security & Compliance

Security Built Into Every Layer

Hospital data deserves enterprise-grade protection. Care18 is designed with security at its core — access control, encryption, auditability and recoverability.

  • Role-Based Access Control

    Every user sees only what their role permits, down to the field and report.

  • Encrypted Data

    Encryption in transit and at rest for records, attachments and backups.

  • Audit Trails

    Immutable, timestamped logs of who changed what, when and from where.

  • Secure Authentication

    Password policy, multi-factor options and session control for sensitive actions.

  • Cloud Backups

    Automated, encrypted backup schedules with retention policies you control.

  • Disaster Recovery

    Documented recovery procedures, standby infrastructure and restore testing.

Use Cases

Who Benefits

  • Elective Surgeries

    Structured booking and preparation to maximise theatre utilisation.

  • Emergency Surgeries

    Rapid scheduling and team mobilisation for time-critical cases.

  • Multi-specialty OT

    Manages multiple theatres across different specialties with shared visibility.

  • Day Surgery

    Coordinates short-stay procedures with planned discharge from recovery.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Theatre lists are scheduled by date, theatre and time slots, with conflict checks to prevent double-booking of resources or teams.

Keep Your Theatres Running Smoothly

Book a free demo to see how Operation Theatre Management coordinates teams, resources and care from booking to recovery.