Learn how a surgery center worked with an experienced partner to create a patient-centric facility focused on delivering high quality outpatient care in the Chattanooga, Tenn., community.
The Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Surgery specializes in orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine surgery and interventional pain management. The state-of-the-art outpatient surgery facility spans 37,500 square feet on 4.3 acres of land. With a total investment of $18.5 million (plus an additional $6+ million in equipment and robotic technology), this cutting-edge ambulatory surgery center is revolutionizing specialized orthopedic care in the Chattanooga, Tenn., region. | Credit: Lindsay Lowe, Maycreate
Building an ASC from the ground up is no simple task. For those considering embarking on their own new build journey, learning from a center that has successfully navigated this process can provide valuable best practices and insights.
The Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics Surgery Center (CSMOS), located in Chattanooga, Tenn., was faced with an increase in demand for outpatient orthopedic procedures, causing them to evaluate their current footprint and operations. The independent surgeon group and their administrative team made the decision to build a new surgery center from the ground up to improve access to care within their community. CSMOS was able to partner with Stryker on a comprehensive technology solution to outfit their new surgery center.
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Here are some of the key lessons learned from CSMOS’ new build journey:
Stay focused on the patient: The patient should be at the heart of all major decisions that are made about the surgery center’s design and flow. By keeping the patient top of mind, efficiencies can be gained, resulting in a better overall experience for all involved.
Select a technology partner with experience: Stryker was selected as a technology partner because of their deep expertise in the new build process and the broad product portfolio the company can provide. When asked why Stryker was chosen, Becky Farmer, CEO of Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics said, “Stryker, in my opinion, came in heads above everyone else we were interviewing, simply because it was very organized and easy to get in front of the physicians exactly what was being offered... they brought a lot of experience to help guide us. This is what I was looking for in a partner.”
Integrate cutting-edge technology: The team found that Stryker offered innovative solutions for orthopedic surgeries. Dr. Miller of Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics said, “Stryker stood out as a partner for us because we felt like their wide range of products available to us from the pre-op area, to the surgery suite, to all the equipment, that we could just have one vendor that was high quality that could streamline our process.” One of these products was Mako SmartRobotics™, which combines three key components: 3D CT-based planning, AccuStop™ haptic technology, and Insightful Data Analytics, into one platform that has shown better outcomes for total knee, total hip and partial knee replacement patients, as compared to manual procedures.1-3
Streamline communication: A critical key to success for any new build project is ensuring all parties stay aligned to an ever-changing timeline. According to Amy Smith, Administrative Director of Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics, “the project was so big, we were afraid that if there were too many hands involved, that pieces of information would get lost in translation.” Stryker provided CSMOS with a dedicated Program Manager, to help keep their project on track and to provide peace of mind every step of the way.
Plan for the future: Opening was the first step for CSMOS, as they plan to continue to grow and advance their care offerings in the future. The partnership with Stryker will allow them to deliver on this vision, as Stryker is committed to continued investment in their portfolio of products and services with a goal of making healthcare better. According to Dr. Chad Smalley, Medical Director of Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics, “Stryker's there for a collaboration for the long term and to drive the success of the facility as a whole.”
Stryker’s ASC business partners with new and expanding surgery centers like CSMOS to create a tailored solution designed to meet the unique needs of every facility.
References:
1. Illgen RL, Bukowski BR, Abiola R, et al. Robotic-assisted total hip arthroplasty: outcomes at minimum two-year follow-up. Surg Technol Int. 2017;30:365-372.
2. Kayani B, Konan S, Tahmassebi J, Pietrzak JRT, Haddad FS. Robotic-arm assisted total knee arthroplasty is associated with improved early functional recovery and reduced time to hospital discharge compared with conventional jig-based total knee arthroplasty: a prospective cohort study. The Bone and Joint Journal. 2018;100-B:930-7.
3. Kleeblad LJ, Borus T, Coon T, Dounchis J, Nguyen J, Pearle A. Midterm survivorship and patient satisfaction of robotic-arm assisted medial unicompartmental knee arthroplasty; a multicenter study. The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2018:1-8.
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