The Problem In today’s operating room environment, healthcare professionals are confronted with significant challenges due to the prevalent use of stacked step stools to manage height disparities among team members. This makeshift solution not only introduces inefficiencies into surgical workflows but also raises critical safety concerns. Moreover, the necessity for horizontally stacked steps to accommodate ancillary foot pedals further complicates the situation, exacerbating ergonomic discomfort and disrupting the seamless collaboration needed in high-stakes surgical scenarios.

Our goal is to identify and implement a more effective, ergonomic solution that addresses these issues, ensuring that all team members can perform their roles safely and comfortably, while maintaining optimal workflow efficiency.