Friday 24 January

Projects

We have undertaken work for pan-governmental institutions, UK government departments, regional and local government groupings, individual public sector organisations, private investor groups, charities, established companies and start-up businesses.

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We have successfully completed over 200 projects ranging from small rapid reviews, to larger, process review, change and delivery assignments in both the domestic and international markets.

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Crystal Blue collaborates with academic institutions, other consultancy groups and professional organisations both internationally and across the UK to ensure we provide our clients with the best support and most up to date research findings.

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Crystal Blue is a network-based consultancy firm led by directors Tessa and John Crilly that has been providing high quality economic and financial consultancy to public and private sector clients for over 15 years.

Efficiency Review of Operating Theatre Hub

Client: NHS Acute Trust
Lead contractor: Crystal Blue Consulting Ltd

Description
The Trust was concerned that its newly designed operating theatre hub was not showing the efficiencies it was expected to produce. The project involved a full operating review of the theatre processes including scheduling, timings, procedures (pre & post operative) and staffing. Data on the entire operation was modelled and benchmarked against efficiency criteria. Staff (medical & non medical) views were collected, workshops undertaken and the final report presented to the board.

Services provided
Operational workflow analysis, benchmarking, statistical analysis, workforce planning, workshops, presentations and report writing and the provision of tools to track and measure performance.

Highlights
In our post project audit the Director responsible reported that the major efficiency improvements seen in the intervening year were attributable to the project.