Medline Campaign Targets Surgical Efficiency Gains
The 10 Minutes That Matter initiative highlights how custom tray systems can reduce operating room prep time.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Nursing Jobs
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Medline EMEA has launched the 10 Minutes That Matter campaign, which emphasizes the operational value of time in the operating theatre. The program highlights research indicating that custom surgical trays can save more than 10 minutes in preparation time for clinical teams.
Why it matters
Reducing preparation time aims to alleviate stress and burnout caused by high workloads and complex responsibilities for nursing staff. Improved efficiency in the operating theatre allows teams to shift focus back to direct patient care.
Medline, which employs over 45,000 people globally and operates in 100 countries, has supplied 120 million Sterile Procedure Trays in the EMEA region since 2011. Data from the company indicates these trays save more than 10 minutes per preparation.
The players
Medline EMEA
The European, Middle Eastern, and African division of a large medical supply manufacturer that provides surgical equipment and procedure trays.
The details
Sterile Procedure Trays function by consolidating essential surgical components into a single, pre-packed sterile unit. This design reduces the logistical burden of managing and opening multiple individually packed items. By simplifying the setup process, clinical staff can reduce repetitive prep tasks that contribute to high-stress environments.
Timeline
2011: Medline began delivering Sterile Procedure Trays in EMEA.
October 1, 2026: Medline EMEA launched the 10 Minutes That Matter campaign.
Market Landscape
This initiative follows the ongoing trend of healthcare worker burnout due to administrative and procedural workloads. It aligns with broader industry efforts to optimize hospital supply chains as a means of reducing staff turnover and improving patient safety.
Operations managers should evaluate whether current surgical supply workflows are contributing to staff burnout. Assessing the time-cost of tray preparation may reveal opportunities to improve nurse retention through increased procedural efficiency.
The takeaway
Operational efficiency is increasingly linked to workforce stability in the clinical setting. Consider auditing your current supply procurement to determine if consolidating fragmented tasks could provide your nursing team with additional time for patient care.
Further reading
For more on managing staffing challenges, visit the Nursing Jobs section.
More information
View the sterile procedure trays information to learn more about the product specs.
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