Same Day Surgery in the US; Findings of Two Inaugural Leapfrog Surveys 2019

Same Day Surgery in the US; Findings of Two Inaugural Leapfrog Surveys 2019. Washington DC: Leapfrog Group; 2019.

Ambulatory surgery centers (ASC) are established venues for surgical care despite lack of engagement in assessment to ensure their safety. This report analyzed a variety of components related to high quality ASC services and found them lacking in appropriately skilled clinical staffs, patient communication processes and safety practice implementation.

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