Authors A Reed University of Cape Town E Cloete University of Cape Town G Davies University of Cape Town Abstract

Although it may not seem intuitive, the most valuable contribution most anaesthetists make to a health system daily, regardless of their grade, is the governance of operating room utilisation. It is well known that one of the most expensive resources in any hospital is the operating suite. This area requires expert leadership, most commonly provided by nurses, anaesthesiologists, or surgeons. In South Africa, this role is usually fulfilled by nursing professionals in the private sector, or as a shared responsibility between anaesthesiologists and nursing colleagues in the state sector.

Author Biographies A Reed, University of Cape Town

Department of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, University of Cape Town, South Africa

E Cloete, University of Cape Town

Department of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, University of Cape Town, South Africa

G Davies, University of Cape Town

Department of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, University of Cape Town, South Africa

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