# Keep physicians and staff in the loop

Learn how Apella prevents miscommunication. Stop wasting valuable OR time and ensure staff stays aligned all day long.

Apella Use Case: Streamline Surgeon Coordination with Houston Methodist - YouTube

[Apella Use Case: Streamline Surgeon Coordination with Houston Methodist](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPGAB4mX5L4)

## Eliminate case and staffing coordination bottlenecks

OR days never go as planned. Staff assignments change, case timings shift, and teams need to adjust by the minute. Apella is a dynamic hub for day-of coordination, replacing information silos with real-time alignment.

## Simplify day-of communication

Remove manual back-and-forth with closed-loop mobile alerts that tell clinicians exactly where to be. Powered by ground-truth, real-time data: no extra calls, texts, or follow-ups.

- Automated SMS notifications for  
  pre-op and case events  
- Mobile and desktop accessibility

## Ensure seamless handoffs across teams

Ensure pre-op, OR, and post-op transitions happen smoothly and safely. Apella provides dynamically-updated predictions to help teams stay prepared, even when the schedule shifts.

- Pre-op and post-op boards  
- Dynamic case-end predictions  
- Pre- and post-op location planning

## Close the gap between schedule and reality

Make day-of staffing and case planning decisions with confidence. Apella’s predictive schedule offers a trusted view of how each hour is likely to run.

- Day-of staff planning  
- Hourly room predictions  
- Case coordination tools

## Reduce coordination friction

> Sometimes I found myself waiting around too long between cases, and others I was ending my days earlier than anticipated. That’s a waste of available OR time because I could've seen more patients.

##### Dr. Scott Miller

Orthopedic Surgeon at Health First Hospital

### 30%
#### INCREASE IN ONE SURGEON’S CASE VOLUME

## **Stop losing time** to communication breakdowns