Switchlane™ PeriOptimization System
Modernizing VA Surgical and Dental Scheduling — Without Disruption.
The Switchlane™ PeriOptimization System is a web-based platform designed specifically for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare environments. It integrates seamlessly with VistA, CPRS, VSE, IIS and CTM, delivering immediate operational efficiencies in perioperative and dental scheduling — without replacing or disrupting existing systems.
Developed through a collaborative initiative with VA clinicians and administrators, Switchlane™ modernizes the perioperative workflow, by improving workload efficiency and simultaneously easing the burden on staff, resulting in improved access to care for our Nation's Veterans.
The Challenge
The VA’s legacy scheduling systems have long struggled with inefficiencies:
- Manual, redundant data entry into multiple systems
- Limited visibility into surgical and dental workflows
- Delays in care coordination and first-case-on-time starts
- Rising administrative costs and staff burnout
Large-scale EHR modernization efforts like Oracle Cerner have faced delays and integration hurdles. The VA needs targeted, modular solutions that improve efficiency today — not five years from now.
The Solution
Switchlane™ PeriOptimization offers a secure, VA-compliant modernization platform that integrates directly with existing systems.
- Bidirectional Integration: Seamlessly connects with VistA, CPRS, VSE, IIS and CTM
- Automated Scheduling: Reduces staff scheduling time by up to 80%
- Visual Tracking: Provides real-time patient progress updates viewable by staff and family
- Audit-Ready Reporting: Automatically generates accurate, exportable reports
- Modular Design: Available for Perioperative and Dental suites
Switchlane™ is already validated as a “Best/Promising Practice” within VISN 4, making it eligible for replication across other VA networks.
SCHEDULING & STAFFING
- Standard forms {Fast Simple Easy} for all surgeons and staff
- Scheduler’s life made easy with advanced drag-n-drop function
- Move cases to a different time or room or date with a finger-touch or mouse drag-n-drop function—Fast Simple Easy
- Surgery Request and Anesthesia Consult Forms intelligently coordinate all Pre-Admission Testing and Pre-Operative activities
- Patient participates in their care with PeriOptimization’s advanced communications to reduce phone calls.
GLOBAL CONTROL BOARD, Patient Trackers and Procedure Display boards
THE OR "FLIGHT CONTROL TOWER"
- Patient Status displayed in stunning, clear large screen monitors
- Track patient location and case status details to enable sophisticated utilization analytics
- Room Status details capture the patient’s journey from ‘wheels in’ through ‘Incision time’ ‘closing time’ and ‘wheels out’ time
- Instantly find an Open and Ready OR for busy tertiary care surgical centers with trauma care
Reports
- Data drives better decisions and PeriOptimization delivers powerful insights.
- Automated reports tracks delays, provider averages, cancellations, and/or utilization.
- Analytics help identify open operating rooms instantly.
- With PeriOptimization reporting isn’t just numbers. It’s actionable intelligence for better patient outcomes.
FETCH COMMUNICATIONS™
A real time text communication platform used for the patient's loved ones to keep them updated before, during and after surgery. This feature reduces stress and keeps loved ones informed of the patient's progress.
- Waiting room boards in legacy systems are made obsolete with PeriOptimization’s robotic virtual medical assistant, “FETCH”
- “FETCH” communicates with the patient’s designated contact
- “FETCH” reduces stress and keeps loved ones informed of patient progress
- “FETCH" enables social distancing to keep patients and their loved ones safe
- The patient’s “best friend” keeps working with the patient at home, after surgery, to provide reminders on activity, dressing, wound care, medication and hygiene for optimal recovery
MANAGE YOUR BUSINESS
OPERATIONS ON THE GO
PeriOptimization can fit in the palm of your hand. Designed with you in mind, our systems components are integrated with our web-based software, so you can keep an eye on stuff while on the go on any device.
Discover how Switchlane™ can modernize surgical and dental operations across your VISN or facility.
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All necessary regulatory documentation, instructions for use, published studies, patient education tools, etc. (as applicable) can be provided upon request by contacting cs@spartanmedical.com or (888) 240-8091. We are available at any time to meet with providers and staff to answer any questions about Spartan Medical’s entire portfolio of advanced medical solutions.
