OpenBlue Operating Room

Designed to Think Ahead for Operating Room Efficiency

OpenBlue Operating Room Optimization improves efficiency by optimizing operating rooms when they are not in use—ensuring compliance while delivering measurable cost savings.

How is the role of the hospital evolving?

Healthcare is evolving rapidly, with technology transforming how hospitals are used and how care is delivered. Research predicts that by 2040, only 20% of healthcare treatments will take place in hospitals, increasing the need to optimize energy consumption, care processes, and space utilization. In this changing landscape, maintaining the stability, safety, and compliance of operating rooms and other critical environments is essential—supporting efficient hospital operations, an optimal patient experience, and environments designed for healing through intelligent building solutions.

Operating rooms: a high Impact energy challenge

Operating rooms are 3–6 times more energy intensive per square foot than the hospital, while hospitals already consume nearly three times more energy than average commercial buildings. Low utilization rates, strict regulatory requirements, financial pressure, and sustainability goals make operating rooms one of the most complex environments to manage—driving the need for intelligent optimization that reduces energy waste without compromising safety or compliance.

How does the solution support real-time otpimization

Optimize energy use in operating rooms with a smart solution

Operating rooms are among the most energy‑intensive spaces in a hospital. A smart, data‑driven solution helps optimize environmental conditions in real time, reducing unnecessary energy use while maintaining performance, safety, and compliance.

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Achieve 40% energy savings per operating room with OpenBlue Operating Room Optimization

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Proven operational savings you can rely on

Deliver proven operational savings through a reliable approach that balances efficiency gains with clinical and regulatory risk.

< 1 year payback with a 100% Opex model—no capital investment required
30–90 seconds to adjust air changes, meeting environmental standards and regulations
Measured energy savings when operating rooms are not in use, without compromising patient safety or compliance
Smart, integrated algorithms that continuously maintain compliance and minimize operational risk

How does solution improve efficiency without disruptin clinical work

How it works

Detects room status automatically

Combines sensors, schedule data, and algorithms to determine occupancy safely and accurately.

Adjusts OR conditions when vacant

Air changes, temperature, and ventilation scale back to safe, compliant levels — no clinician action required.

Restores ready conditions instantly

OR is returned to fully compliant status before staff re-enter, even for unscheduled cases.

Tracks savings and system health

Cloud dashboards show real time energy savings, value creation, and room level performance.

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140+ years of innovation in building performance and healthcare technologies.

Recognized in 40+ global sustainability and technology awards, including BIG Machine Learning Award and Verdantix IoT Leadership.

Provider of the world’s largest portfolio of smart building technology.

Achieve savings without burdening clinical staff

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Operating Room Optimization FAQs

What is OpenBlue Operating Room Optimization?

OpenBlue Operating Room Optimization is a software driven solution designed to reduce energy consumption and operating costs when operating rooms are not in use, while maintaining full clinical readiness and regulatory compliance.
How does the solution reduce energy costs without impacting patient safety?

The solution intelligently adjusts HVAC conditions based on occupancy data, surgery schedules, and real time room status. Environmental standards are continuously met, ensuring patient safety and compliance while eliminating unnecessary energy use.
Is the solution compliant with healthcare regulations and standards?

Yes. OpenBlue Operating Room Optimization supports compliance with Joint Commission, ASHRAE, and CSA standards, including quick start ventilation to ensure operating rooms are always ready for use.
Does this require clinical staff to change their workflows?

No. The system is fully automated and operates without clinical intervention. In room displays and manual overrides are available if needed, but day to day workflows remain unchanged.
How can hospitals measure performance and savings?

Cloud based reporting provides real time visibility into gas and electricity savings, system health, and operating room performance—from individual rooms to an enterprise wide view—across multiple BAS systems.