True or False: Individual pieces of equipment must be assigned to a case before you can schedule it.

The statement is false. In the context of scheduling a case within the Epic OpTime system, it is not mandatory to have individual pieces of equipment assigned to a case before the case can be scheduled. This flexibility allows healthcare providers to set up the initial scheduling of a surgical procedure without having specific equipment designated at that time.

Scheduling a case can proceed based on other essential details, such as the type of procedure and the availability of the surgical staff. Equipment can often be assigned later in the process, ensuring that scheduling doesn't become bottlenecked by logistical details that might be finalized closer to the date of the procedure. This operational flexibility is crucial in busy clinical environments where surgical schedules need to be efficiently managed.