Role of preop clinic in OR efficiency
What role does a preoperative clinic play in addressing medical problems that could cause delays or cancellations if patients aren't assessed until the day of surgery? In a new study, researchers conducted a 3-month retrospective review of records of more than 5,000 patients seen in the preop clinic at Brigham…
What works to smooth preop process?
Three organizations describe steps they've taken to improve their preoperative processes. Close ties with MD offices Piedmont Hospital Atlanta500 beds, 21 inpatient and 8 outpatient ORs24,000 cases per year A close relationship with physicians' offices keeps the preop process on track at this urban facility. The relationships were forged 15…
CMS revises rules on H&P and more
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule Nov 27 revising certain parts of the Medicare hospital conditions of participation. The rule covers histories & physicals (H&Ps), authentication of verbal orders, medication security, and postanesthesia evaluations. The revisions, effective Jan 26, 2007, apply to inpatient and…
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