Stryker Reveals ‘OR of the Future’

Stryker has unveiled its “OR of the Future”—a model operating room in the company’s Flower Mound facility.
 
The model OR provides an interactive experience to conceptualize new OR design and technology. It is designed an integrated to help boost protection against infection and increase cleanability, all while using intelligent tech and time-efficiency components.
 
“Some of the challenges hospitals face in maximizing safety and uptime of their ORs are very complex and require new thinking about design, workflow and future-proofing,” Tommy Van Galder, VP and CM of Stryker’s Communications business told the press. “We’ve learned a lot from our 30 years of OR planning, design, and installation experience, plus a rich legacy of product innovation, to evolve OR design and integration.”
 
The “OR of the Future” includes:
Integrated software and equipment, including Stryker’s iSuite and Advanced Digital Healthcare portfolios, to drive predictable and repeatable OR staff behavior
Materials and methods designed to support infection prevention and cleanability, such as laminar flow and the elimination of Velcro
Technology that provides more personalized patient care by generating continuous, actionable data and insights from devices
Pre-built ceilings and walls to save time and cost during construction
Future-proofed design elements, such as modular wall panels, designed for easier access to electrical when new technology is added in the future
 
“The OR of the Future transforms the traditional operating room into a modern, state-of-the-art environment. Seeing this model OR allowed us to envision a space that empowers surgical teams and allows them to focus on what matters most—delivering quality, best-in-class patient care,” said Jenny Niblock, chief clinical officer of Citizens Medical Center in Kansas.
 
“The floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall experience of the OR of the Future showcases best-in-class products and what a partnership looks like with Stryker as your integrated OR provider,” said Van Galder. “This is about showing how high-performing ORs can look, feel, and perform—and working together with you to establish realistic goals, timelines and deliverables that make that a reality.”