Olivia Cheng
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Olivia Cheng is a leading voice in surgical operations management, with a particular focus on crisis preparedness and system resilience. Her most-cited work, "Operative Shutdown and Recovery: Restructuring Surgical Operations During the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic" (2021, 7 citations), provides a critical framework for how hospitals can rapidly restructure surgical services in response to public health emergencies. This research, which has been cited by healthcare administrators and policy makers, outlines practical protocols for safely pausing elective procedures and then systematically resuming them—a challenge that proved vital during the pandemic's peak. Cheng's contributions extend beyond this single study; she is recognized for bridging the gap between clinical practice and operational logistics, helping to ensure that surgical care remains both safe and accessible during crises. Her work has informed institutional guidelines and sparked further research into adaptive healthcare systems. For students and researchers interested in the intersection of surgery, public health, and operations management, Cheng’s research offers a clear, actionable model for navigating uncertainty in healthcare delivery.
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